So it’s been a whoooole semester and im here to check in once more!!
This fall I worked as a sound designer for These Shining Lives! It was great and I even participated in the talkback as an underclassmen!!! And apparently I did really well according to my previous Dramatic Literature professor. It was exciting getting to see everything come together from production meetings to opening day!! And I got to meet a whole bunch of the freshmen who are honestly so talented!
I also worked on Titus Andronicus as a part of the Wardrobe crew and got work on quick changes for the first time and oh shit there were SO MANY QUICK CHANGES. I think we ended counting 24 in the first 5 minutes alone? On this crew, my designer and master started calling me the Blood Master since I had to have a condiment bottle of zesty mint mouth blood in my apron the whole time. I’m not opposed to it lmaooo. I got to work with some of my friends and even my roommate who ASMed the show. Even though that show ruined EVERYONE for a good 4 months, I miss it :(
I have started my internship process! My first resume will be sent to Dallas Children’s Theatre I think? So I won’t be working shows with my friends on campus this summer if I can get a nice paid internship, which I’m kinda bummed about, but eso sí qué es. So if anyone has any advice for tech theatre internships, pls send it my way! I’m hoping for costume or lightning since that’s were I have the most experience and interest! It’s a bit scary moving into the “””real world”””” but I hope my excitement can outweigh it when the time comes.
I have also continued my auditorium technician job! I’ve worked on two versions of A Christmas Carol, a Vienna Boys Choir show, and 2nd City Comedy. And I’m having such a good time working with these people! I’ve made some great connection just by being there to be a load in/out crew. And I’ve learned so much by just being on the job in the theatre. Getting paid well above minimum wage doesn’t hurt either ;)
Both fortunately and unfortunately, the theatre dept is getting a new building which means we have to be moved out of our current building and auditorium by May. Which also means we will be without a dedicated performing space for about a year and a half to two years...... I don’t know how that’s going to work but i guess we’ll make it happen, we always do. I just feel bad for the sound and light and projections tech to have to work with the other shitty shitty auditorium spaces that are definitely NOT MADE WITH THEATRE IN MIND. As someone who is now interested in costuming and makeup and wigs n such, it’s a bit easier for me and my colleagues to pick up house and move, but it’ll still be difficult for all of us :/ so if anyone has any ideas on how to make moving house easier or on how to use outdoor spaces as performance areas, pls lmk. we need all the help we can get
But, that’s just my winter break update! I’m making new friends with more and more people as I apply myself more and more. And I’m really happy with where I’m at at this point. At this point I feel confident and capable in most thing and that feels really good.
