Weeks 3 and 4: So this is my wit’s end

by brian
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 4:03pm (PST)

Now you have to understand, I usually am really good at handling stress. I found out this week that I am not as good as I thought I was.

We started tech week this week: The work is not hard for me, in fact I find myself almost enjoying taking care of and setting out all the props. I put too much pressure on myself and need to stop comparing myself to other ASMs that have had more experience than I have. I am doing my best and we are going to have a wonderful show.

On the lighter side, I am certainly taking advantage of my time off. Last Monday, one of my good friends from Reno came up and we had lunch.

On the 4th a bunch more friends from Reno came up and we got to hang out on the beach for a couple hours before I had to go back to rehearsal, the morning rehearsal rescheduled because everyone was late due to 4th of July traffic. I was graciously given the night of Independence Day off and I went to a wonderful BBQ. We listened to the Reno Philharmonic and watched the fireworks.

Today I am just enjoying the day as much as possible before I go to CAMBIO tonight. I went to this spa in town where they gave us free L&L BBQ, one of my favorite restaurants in Reno. It was pretty awkward because I was the only intern with a bunch of Equity actors. A lot of the actors are really nice, but I have yet to get into a friendly standing when they are in a large group.

But the best part of the week was when I realized yesterday that I don’t think I have to move the props back and forth from Sand Harbor anymore.

Performances are coming up this week and I am just hoping things will fall into place and everything will be great.

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