We had rehearsal every night last week. What they call “tech week.” We called it “hell week” in high school. We had to be there at 6:30 every night, I don’t know why since we didn’t start rehearsing until well after 8. Luckily the show’s short, so we made it out of there at a decent time.
Opening night was Friday and it was pretty awesome. Bryan’s mom even won the 50-50 raffle. They had food after too :) I asked Bryan if he wanted any, he says no. Then I tell him I already paid for it and suddenly he’s starving.
The worst part of the show has been having to wear makeup every night. I guess I don’t really have to wear that much since the theater’s small, but once I put on a little, I might as well go all out. I did have a reaction to something I wore yesterday. My face is all itchy today. I was wearing it longer yesterday than I have been, since the show was in the afternoon, not at night like the others. I feel like it may be the makeup remover though.
People were asking me if I’m going to audition for the next show. Unfortunately I can’t because of the stupid strike duty crap. Odds are they won’t strike, but I can’t very well disappear for 6 weeks if they do. That wouldn’t be right. And then I have another assignment for the end of the summer, then Carolyn’s wedding and then Rachi’s. I’m going to be a busy girl next year.
Next week is our Holiday Extravaganza End of the Year Recognition Event at work. Trying to balance delegating and making it appear as if I’m still in charge. Either way, it’s going to be pretty awesome. My biggest challenge will be trying not to eat everything in sight.
Speaking of which, we had a little holiday party after the show yesterday. I ate very little before the show, so I was starving by the time I got home and proceeded to stuff my face. Besides feeling sick to my stomach, and my head cold that developed Saturday afternoon, it was a good time.
HAHAH about Bryan’s reaction to the food you’ve already paid for.
Wow, you really are going to be busy next year, 2 weddings? Crazy.
I’m glad the show and opening night went well! :) Sorry to hear about the bad reaction to the makeup/makeup remover though. :(
Wow that sounds like a lot of work, but food is always a good reward!!
Oh I remember the days of tech week. Trying to squeeze every last perfection into the show before it is seen by an audience. I am so glad you got through it and that the show’s opening went off without a hitch :)
Glad the show and opening night went well! Food is always good. I’m glad you managed to get food, I find during events I find it difficult to eat and I’m always the one really hungry.
I’m sure you can keep away from the food!
I hope your head cold is gone now. Sounds like you did have a lovely time. I remember having to cake on the makeup when I did my dance performances, and it was just very uncomfortable. xP