First Impressions

Holy smokes. I don't know why I feel so overwhelmed already. I think there is a stigma associated with Mask Club that is causing a little panic in my heart. I try to let it go, but sometimes, I look at everything I have to do, and I wonder if I'll be able to do it...then I think, OF COURSE I CAN!

I really think that I have a strong desire to not suck. I think that desire is strong enough that it will propel me to success with my play. I think that I have chosen a work that I love, and I have cast actors that I love, and I have a crew that I love, so really, this should be that difficult!

So far, I've spent hours cutting the script, which really is terrible. I have a hard time cutting things out of something I love so much. I knew I would feel this way, which is why I looked for a shorter play to direct, but I just couldn't help myself when I started investigating this play.

I've cut, re-analyzed, cut, re-analyzed, cut, and re-analyzed. It won't stop, I think, until probably about two weeks before the performance. But hey, it's fun.

Other than cutting, I've spent a lot of time working the schedule. It's going to be nuts. My schedule is crazy, and so are the schedules of my actors. Luckily, my stage manager is wide open :). Dorky smiley face.

I have to say, that after I added Lauren to the crew, my life has gotten easier. Talk about a HUGE load of my shoulders. You shouldn't have to do this project alone. No one should subject themselves to that kind of pain and agony.

I look forward to the challenge, and to the creation of something I know that I will love, but I'm still nervous. Next stop: blocking.