I forgot to mention that I am finally getting my braces on in September! This is good news. However before that happens I have to have extractions done. I am going to the oral surgen and getting put right out for that since they have to remove THREE freaking teeth. This is to be done September 7th, only the week before school starts. Need I say I am scared witless? :S
oh and P.S. I will probly not be smiling much at anyone until the said braces are on and you can't see where the missing teeth should be :P
Thursday, August 25, 2005
So rehearsals have started once again for Spirit Walk. 3 nights a week, and though it's a fair time commitment I really am loving it. Oh it's not all fun. there is stress and challenges, but I have come to the conclusion that it really is good for me. I am having to do things which, while I know I am capable of, I am not necessarily very comfortable with. Having to be in control of situations and people who, as often as not are twice my age, and that can be a little intimidating. However, after last year it is easier, and it keeps getting easier. Having to call up the random missing rehearsal people and be like Why weren't you at rehearsal, running scenes with people who aren't necessarily the best listeners, directing in the absence of John or Catherine, these are some of the things involved with being stage manager which are a challenge for me, but in a good way. This role, and the support I have from the people behind the production like my director john, assitant director catherine, and producer katrina, are really helping me become more confident in myself and my abilities. It's helping me learn better how to make people listen to me. Yes I can do it when I need to but I don't often want to do it unless I have to. So being in a situation where I have to take charge; where I need to be vocal and assertive in order to help make a successful production, in order to do my job right, really provides me with a good oppourtunity to polish up these skills which I will need not only if I'm going to be a successful teacher and actor, but successful in anything. There are a lot of wonderful people in this show, but quite frankly there are people who I get the feeling don't take me seriously. Whether it's because I'm only 22, or not the most imposing person physically, or they don't think I have the personality for the job or what, I don't know. But those people are the ones that make it most difficult to try and take control of the rehearsal from, it's not there job but they like to be in charge or centre of attention. With each rehearsal where I push myself to meet the challanges like that, it gets a little easier. I really feel that this production is helping me to grow as a person, and although I don't always enjoy the challanges presented by it, I am very glad to be involved with it. And the faith, support, and encouragement of John, Katrina, and Catherine is greatly appreciated.
