Finally Friday!

It's been a long week. Really don't know why - just has been. Lots and lots of homework this week, perhaps that's the reason. I finished up my scene shop hours last week, so that's out of the way -- yay me!

Also, I got the great news that my Senior Project proposal was approved. I'll be "developing, implementing, and coordinating the publicity/marketing" of the Spring '08 production of the musical Peter Pan. It will be produced in Young Auditorium (the university's presenting theatre) which has a capacity of 1300, instead of Barnett Theatre, which we usually use for musicals, that has a capacity of 412. It's exciting that we'll be in the large theatre because of the rigging for the flying of Peter Pan. YEAH! Both the students and staff are excited about this opportunity. The UW-W Theatre/Dance Department hasn't done a show there for many years.

Here's the objective statement from my proposal:

The location of this production poses a special challenge; a larger capacity house requires a different approach to the publicity and marketing plan. It is my desire to tackle this project as it will give me an opportunity to strengthen the skills I have already obtained through participating in the publicity efforts of events in Barnett and Hicklin Studio Theatres and apply them to a larger capacity house. This project also supports my ultimate goal of owning a theatre and will give me a healthy insight into what it takes to promote events on a larger scale.

Even though the show won't take the stage until late February of 2008, I'm already starting the project. There hasn't been an audience survey completed in many years, and as a way to understand the audience, I'll be conducting a survey this semester at all three events: two plays and a dance concert.

Need to get working on homework ... class in an hour and a half ...

BRRRRRR!!!

It is 1:45p and -4 outside …. I know it’s winter, but I’ve gotten a little spoiled. heehee The good thing is there is only six or so weeks left of it.

So far - so good with school. I’m now two weeks into the semester and things are going as planned. At 5:00p yesterday I completed 27 of my 40 hours that I need to work in the scene shop and will be finished by the end of the day Thursday…. Yeah! It’s been a completely different experience this year. I'm liking it. Perhaps, I’ve proven that I can read a blueprint or know how to use the different tools, but I’ve actually had “projects” like building stairs and making/covering/priming flats (walls) this semester and haven’t been a “grunt” that does all the crappy jobs. But then again, there are new people in the theatre program for that. ; ^ )

As far as work goes, I finally put my notice in at the bowling alley – last day is Wednesday. It’s just been too many hours to keep up with the homework and keep my sanity. There were some horrific spots last semester and I don’t want that to happen again. The belt might need to be tightened financially, but my car should be paid off in the next month or two so that will help.

Okay.... break time is over … time to get back to Shakespeare and The Tempest. Thank heavens for Cliff Notes! It's like reading it twice, but at least I'm understanding the details. : ^ D