The Flowers That Bloom in the Spring

Hello, dear readers. :) So, this entry will blur the lines a wee bit. The week summary and the thought melt into each other. I'm sleepy. Bear with me.

Tonight was closing night/strike of The Mikado. It was a lot of fun, but it was sure a lot of work. Here is a basic run down of what I did each night. 

5:35 p.m.: Get my little buns to the Heritage Theatre
6:05 p.m.: Supervise make-up application of the chorus girls. I.e., draw on eyebrows, smooth out streaky white patches, blush cheeks, ect.
6:45 p.m.: Begin putting on wig caps and wigs. Usually were ready in the same order each night, which was funny AND helpful.
7:30 p.m.: Top of show.
7:50 p.m.: Assist with wigging and dressing of principle girls. I.e., lacing cumberbund/corset things and pinning pillows and capes.
8:20 p.m.: Watch the last of "Big, Black Box."
9:15 p.m.: Act I finale, do chorus fan choreography.
9:25 p.m.: Move set during intermission.
9:40 p.m.: Fly out various things.
9:45 p.m.: Wander around and chat until Finale.
10:20 p.m.: De-wig/costume principle girls.
10:35 p.m.: End of night


This was a great experience. It was a big learning experience on many, many, many a vase and jar. I mean, different levels. (I'm still stuck in G & S mode!!) On the practical side of things, I got LOTS of wigging experience. I had only attempted it once before this, and it was in a classroom setting. Now, I'm a pro! :) It also taught me to be patient and that sometimes, even when you think you know the best, you have to go along with what other people want. I am also grateful for the friendships I was able to develop and create during this process. It's always interesting to see how relationships grow and evolve during the rehearsal/performance process. You may think you know a person, but when you are constantly pinning silk kimono-type things shut, that's when you REALLY know them.

I think my favorite parts of all of this, however, were all of the little moments that happened outside or backstage rather than the actual show itself. I loved running lines and songs with people. I loved the side conversations backstage and in the dressing rooms. I loved the Disney/90's music sing-a-longs with the chorus girls as they got ready. I loved being asked questions all the time. I loved the way the girls all looked like little porcelain dolls with their false eyelashes. I loved the accidental 3 car dance party at a stop light that happened last night. I loved quoting lyrics and lines off the top of my head to create statuses encouraging people to see the show. And, most of all, I loved spending crazy amounts of time with my favorite people. What a great way to end a fantastic school year and prepare to begin another chapter of my life. Again, I am so grateful for this experience. For my final G & S quote, I would simply like to say that it has definitely filled my life with merry sunshine.  

Pish-Tush, Katisha and Kjersti-Puck :)

Several Little Maids from School