playing catch-up
Our first full-swing week of performances went exceedingly well from my vantage point. The cast is settling into their performances, the run time is getting tighter, and the pacing is evening out. 99% of that is getting accustomed to an audience and their reactions. The other 1% is relaxing enough to enjoy the work.
My personal routine is falling into place as well. The pre-show work is methodical and steady, and there is sort of a zen thing when I’m in the theater before everyone arrives. I still love the set every time I look at it, and sort of foolishly beam with pride. It wasn’t my invention, but as part of a team we made that happen. Damn good feeling.
While the performances were great, outside of the theater my life isn’t used to doing four shows a week yet. It’ll take another week or so to fit everything together to where I don’t even notice the time flying by. The only problem is the to-do list in my house is exceedingly long and approaching the danger zone.
My unpainted bedroom is laughing at me every time I lie down to sleep. There is still a mess in the living room that I have to deal with, and my kitchen has seen better days. Not to mention the gigantic television box still on my balcony and I have yet to plan the garden for my back deck.
So tonight, if I don’t collapse, I’ll be playing catch-up.