All my buddies have left the building!!!!!!!!!!
(enter sigh of relief)
The show is up and running now. We had a better night last night, thank goodness.
Today we did understudy rehearsals and they were actually quite fun and now I have a whole weekend off. I cannot begin to tell you how happy that makes me.
Tomorrow we move and I think once I actually unpack I'll start to feel a lot more settled and at peace with this whole "adventure".
So worry not friends, I'm perfectly fine.
Love you all
Cmax
Friday, 29 April 2011
Thursday, 28 April 2011
OPEN
We have opened. We are also still rehearsing.
Some is understudy work and the rest working notes that have already been worked. Ugh.
There are some rumours regarding the future of the production, but I'm not sure how imminent those changes would be.
Today is my day off. I tried hard to avoid work, but in the end I needed to get a bit of work done for tomorrow. I might be all talk when it comes to setting healthy work boundaries. I am usually very clear at the start as to what my work boundaries are, but at the end of the day they really don't seem to count for much. I just do what needs to be done and expect a thank you. I get frustrated when work is given to me because others are tired or sleep deprived. Not that I doubt everyone's exhaustion on this show, but I'm not the exception to that, it just doesn't impact my work. Maybe it should.
Perhaps one day I will be a well adjusted and balanced individual who doesn't mistake work for an identity and doesn't measure their worth by their time card. If my friends weren't also workaholics, I'd ask for their advice. ;)
I did do other stuffs today.
I slept some, packed some and hung out with my Kamloops roomie for a bit. We went through some Winter Session 02 memorabilia and discussed the things that have stuck almost 10 years later. Its funny what sticks and what doesn't. I didn't really go to WS to learn communication skills, but for me, in the end that has been the greatest gift of that program. It helps me deal with conflict better than most (which is why I tend to get stuck with conflict resolution in the workplace). My Kamloops roomie, E, is a mom of 2 small children and I love to watch her parent; cause I can see those same communication skills at work.
E and I are moving this weekend! YAy! I love moving! This isn't my house; so I'm trying to control my packing OCD as best I can. E is more of a wait till the move day, throw it in a box, go, kind of mover. This seems to work for her; so that's what we're gonna do.
talk again soon. peace
Cmax
Some is understudy work and the rest working notes that have already been worked. Ugh.
There are some rumours regarding the future of the production, but I'm not sure how imminent those changes would be.
Today is my day off. I tried hard to avoid work, but in the end I needed to get a bit of work done for tomorrow. I might be all talk when it comes to setting healthy work boundaries. I am usually very clear at the start as to what my work boundaries are, but at the end of the day they really don't seem to count for much. I just do what needs to be done and expect a thank you. I get frustrated when work is given to me because others are tired or sleep deprived. Not that I doubt everyone's exhaustion on this show, but I'm not the exception to that, it just doesn't impact my work. Maybe it should.
Perhaps one day I will be a well adjusted and balanced individual who doesn't mistake work for an identity and doesn't measure their worth by their time card. If my friends weren't also workaholics, I'd ask for their advice. ;)
I did do other stuffs today.
I slept some, packed some and hung out with my Kamloops roomie for a bit. We went through some Winter Session 02 memorabilia and discussed the things that have stuck almost 10 years later. Its funny what sticks and what doesn't. I didn't really go to WS to learn communication skills, but for me, in the end that has been the greatest gift of that program. It helps me deal with conflict better than most (which is why I tend to get stuck with conflict resolution in the workplace). My Kamloops roomie, E, is a mom of 2 small children and I love to watch her parent; cause I can see those same communication skills at work.
E and I are moving this weekend! YAy! I love moving! This isn't my house; so I'm trying to control my packing OCD as best I can. E is more of a wait till the move day, throw it in a box, go, kind of mover. This seems to work for her; so that's what we're gonna do.
talk again soon. peace
Cmax
Monday, 25 April 2011
Q-to-Q
Well folks we're in the final push, the 11th hour (more like the 14th hour today).
I've had a few verrrrrrrrrry long days, some parts expected, others not.
Here are some fun bits
- our lighting console does not have a fade function, so all the cues are snap cues. boo
- I had to resort to working on the set using only my leatherman
- I had a G-d mic that I got to use all day to yell at people and occasionally damn them to hell
- Our lovely designer had to wing his design; so our q-to-q, I was just guessing
Can I just say this. PMs or TDs, really shouldn't be optional positions when planning to put on a show. This whole, 'well I'll do this, you can do that and we'll catch it all' business is really, really (and unnecessarily) stressful and does not save money in the end. Hire a PM/ TD.
Rant over.
We open Tues. YAY! and then I'm hoping things will settle a little bit. It doesn't look like I'll be over to Van in April though, :( My kamloops roomie, E, and I will be moving this upcoming weekend; so I'll have to try to get away the following weekend.
We're still deciding where we will be moving too, but I don't care too much; so I'm feeling surprisingly easy going about the situation. I need transit, and laundry, and not a basement (cause they are generally full of spiders and I'm hoping to miss spider season this summer).
I'll let you folks know how that goes and where I end up.
Well, I should get back to work. I've got 1more lengthy day tomorrow and tons of prep to do before then.
talk to you soon
peace
Cmax
I've had a few verrrrrrrrrry long days, some parts expected, others not.
Here are some fun bits
- our lighting console does not have a fade function, so all the cues are snap cues. boo
- I had to resort to working on the set using only my leatherman
- I had a G-d mic that I got to use all day to yell at people and occasionally damn them to hell
- Our lovely designer had to wing his design; so our q-to-q, I was just guessing
Can I just say this. PMs or TDs, really shouldn't be optional positions when planning to put on a show. This whole, 'well I'll do this, you can do that and we'll catch it all' business is really, really (and unnecessarily) stressful and does not save money in the end. Hire a PM/ TD.
Rant over.
We open Tues. YAY! and then I'm hoping things will settle a little bit. It doesn't look like I'll be over to Van in April though, :( My kamloops roomie, E, and I will be moving this upcoming weekend; so I'll have to try to get away the following weekend.
We're still deciding where we will be moving too, but I don't care too much; so I'm feeling surprisingly easy going about the situation. I need transit, and laundry, and not a basement (cause they are generally full of spiders and I'm hoping to miss spider season this summer).
I'll let you folks know how that goes and where I end up.
Well, I should get back to work. I've got 1more lengthy day tomorrow and tons of prep to do before then.
talk to you soon
peace
Cmax
Saturday, 23 April 2011
ridiculoops
sigh...........
I'm grateful to have a lovely Kamloops roomie, but seriously......
sigh............
I miss Vancouver.
I love theatre, but not drama.
I know I'm funny about rules, I get annoyed easily, I criticize quickly and can be a real pain in the @ss, but you've never seen me angry. Not this kind of angry.
I am not a doormat (not like you ever thought I was), but I also don't stand idly by and watch others treated as such. Do not expect diplomacy in the face of injustice, you wont get that from me.
I know your kind, and you make me sick to my stomach.
sigh...............
I'm grateful to have a lovely Kamloops roomie, but seriously......
sigh............
I miss Vancouver.
I love theatre, but not drama.
I know I'm funny about rules, I get annoyed easily, I criticize quickly and can be a real pain in the @ss, but you've never seen me angry. Not this kind of angry.
I am not a doormat (not like you ever thought I was), but I also don't stand idly by and watch others treated as such. Do not expect diplomacy in the face of injustice, you wont get that from me.
I know your kind, and you make me sick to my stomach.
sigh...............
Tuesday, 19 April 2011
Stay positive
be positive, be positive, be positive, be positive.....
This too shall pass,
really its closer to 5months now than six
be positive, be positive,
Something good will come of this, trust your gut, wait for it
wait for it,
You're learning
You're learning to be more flexible, more adaptable, more durable, more self sufficient
You know yourself well enough to know, you only learn the hard way;
so trust these lessons will stick
be positive ... be positive
suck it up princess,
do your job.
This too shall pass,
really its closer to 5months now than six
be positive, be positive,
Something good will come of this, trust your gut, wait for it
wait for it,
You're learning
You're learning to be more flexible, more adaptable, more durable, more self sufficient
You know yourself well enough to know, you only learn the hard way;
so trust these lessons will stick
be positive ... be positive
suck it up princess,
do your job.
Thursday, 14 April 2011
sleepless in Kamloops
I had big plans last night to get a bunch of sleep in after a long week. Not so much.
For those of you who know me (and I assume that would be pretty much everyone reading this blog), you know that I can't stand to watch violence on TV, never mind listen to it through the bedroom wall. The walls where I am staying are thin, granted, but they were fighting so intensely next door, that said walls were actually shaking. When it reached the point of furniture breaking, I phoned the police and then spent the next 20mins relaying the play-by-play from my ear-to-wall espionage.
The police came. Things got quiet. They left. And then there were people poking around outside my suit. I opted to rig up my computer to film the door and then decided to try to go to sleep. I ended up getting very little.
I have this much to say about violence. It sucks.
and to my neighbours, I hope you're alright and shut the f@#kety, f&*k up.
Today is my day off. Much needed and well deserved. Its been a long first week of rehearsals and I anticipate much of the same for the upcoming week before we open. Today I did some shopping in Kamloops, ooo la la. I bought a black scarf (cause the theatre is sooooooo cold!!) and a bamboo cutting board for meat free cutting. As a side note, on my travels I came across some very realistic plastic wine and martini glasses at superstore. Kitchen Korner be damned!
I then had coffee at starbucks, cause it reminds me of home (and cause I'm mad at Tim Horton's for the moment). And now that I'm back home I'm going to entertain psycho cat for a bit, watch Biggest Loser and write on my blog. check.
Just so everyone knows, my phone is sorted now, same number, but unlimited long distance and no roaming; so I expect to start chatting more on my phone. (I promise to try and answer if you phone me)
As for free time. I might be able to sneak away for a couple of days at the end of April; so if you live in the Vancouver area, speak to L, she will be coordinating my social calendar. Thanks L.
I am also looking into getting a camera while I'm staying here and would love input if folks have any suggestions for a non-camera person such as myself. That way I can capture all these lovely kodak moments of my adventure and add them to my scrapbook.
So with that, I'll sign off. I hope you are all fairing well on your own adventures.
Peace
Cmax
For those of you who know me (and I assume that would be pretty much everyone reading this blog), you know that I can't stand to watch violence on TV, never mind listen to it through the bedroom wall. The walls where I am staying are thin, granted, but they were fighting so intensely next door, that said walls were actually shaking. When it reached the point of furniture breaking, I phoned the police and then spent the next 20mins relaying the play-by-play from my ear-to-wall espionage.
The police came. Things got quiet. They left. And then there were people poking around outside my suit. I opted to rig up my computer to film the door and then decided to try to go to sleep. I ended up getting very little.
I have this much to say about violence. It sucks.
and to my neighbours, I hope you're alright and shut the f@#kety, f&*k up.
Today is my day off. Much needed and well deserved. Its been a long first week of rehearsals and I anticipate much of the same for the upcoming week before we open. Today I did some shopping in Kamloops, ooo la la. I bought a black scarf (cause the theatre is sooooooo cold!!) and a bamboo cutting board for meat free cutting. As a side note, on my travels I came across some very realistic plastic wine and martini glasses at superstore. Kitchen Korner be damned!
I then had coffee at starbucks, cause it reminds me of home (and cause I'm mad at Tim Horton's for the moment). And now that I'm back home I'm going to entertain psycho cat for a bit, watch Biggest Loser and write on my blog. check.
Just so everyone knows, my phone is sorted now, same number, but unlimited long distance and no roaming; so I expect to start chatting more on my phone. (I promise to try and answer if you phone me)
As for free time. I might be able to sneak away for a couple of days at the end of April; so if you live in the Vancouver area, speak to L, she will be coordinating my social calendar. Thanks L.
I am also looking into getting a camera while I'm staying here and would love input if folks have any suggestions for a non-camera person such as myself. That way I can capture all these lovely kodak moments of my adventure and add them to my scrapbook.
So with that, I'll sign off. I hope you are all fairing well on your own adventures.
Peace
Cmax
Tuesday, 12 April 2011
Top 10
K; so I am finding myself grumbling along as trudge to work and back and have realized that I need an attitude adjustment. Here are 10 good things (in no particular order) about Kamloops.
1. I always get a seat on the bus
2. My neighbours actually say hello to me and treat me... well... neighbourly.
3. There is a lot of sky here, usually blue too.
4. It is very quiet at night
5. The bus drivers are friendly, ask me how my day is going and ask me where I'm from (cause I'm clearly not from here, apparently)
6. There is a lack of pretension generally speaking
7. There are very few by laws
8. I get to be the educational spokeswoman for vegetarianism
9. I am learning to cross big roads without the assistance of a crosswalk and I feel wild and reckless!
10. No one knows me here; so I get to be whoever I want without explanation
1. I always get a seat on the bus
2. My neighbours actually say hello to me and treat me... well... neighbourly.
3. There is a lot of sky here, usually blue too.
4. It is very quiet at night
5. The bus drivers are friendly, ask me how my day is going and ask me where I'm from (cause I'm clearly not from here, apparently)
6. There is a lack of pretension generally speaking
7. There are very few by laws
8. I get to be the educational spokeswoman for vegetarianism
9. I am learning to cross big roads without the assistance of a crosswalk and I feel wild and reckless!
10. No one knows me here; so I get to be whoever I want without explanation
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