This morning came with weird weather, on the edge of a storm. I did laundry and lounged awaiting time to go to the cue to cue rehearsal at the theatre. I have mixed feelings about it because I’m excited to be a part of theater again and also worried about the sound part of it all because we didn’t have anything provided yesterday so that I could make sure that it would work in the system which I’ve never used before. I got there early and made sure all of my lighting special effects from backstage were set up and all the extension chords were taped down, hidden and out of tripping way. I had brought my MEC self inflating mattress from my motorcycle camping days to use as a mat to lay on behind the row of trees at back of set. Things got a little complicated at one point because the sound wouldn’t work properly. Fortunately the gentleman I have been trying to get to assist me with that showed up at that point and I was able to pass him off to the crew who is working in the booth and go back to my spot backstage. my tech director position involves having people who know what to do, I just need to be able to assist when necessary and step away so that they can learn and not just have me take over. Sanjay, who is also in the show handled things in his usual calm demeanor and together he and the new recruits pulled off a very smooth tech once it all became accessible. We started late but it went for the most part, quickly. I had fun doing my part although I will find it hard on my body being back there for that long. I will have to work my way out to a position to stand and stretch when I can. It honestly was great and there were many smiles. I am responsible for the stars, the aurora Borealis and resetting a few set/pro pieces. It’s nice to be a wee cog in the machine. I hoe there will be a recording so I can see it.
There was a beautiful sky tonight
triumphgal 