Opening night for Radio TBS went really well. Our biggest problem was that our starting pistol did not go off, but it was okay, the gun itself got the point across...plus, there were a lot of old people...and it probably would have given them heart-attacks.

I was very very nervous... I am shook A LOT... my biggest problem was trying not to laugh... I did okay... but I have bite marks and white and dark red chunks on the inside of my cheeks from biting them so hard...

After the show, Mike, Elicia and Wanda out asst to the SM's and I headed to Brewbakers... however, the Garden Street Plaza is 2 doors down, and they were holding the Dia-De-Los-Muertos festival, or 'Day of the Dead' and Carole was running the entrance and told the guy to stamp our hands and let us in.... so we stayed there instead of going to Brewbakers. It was so neat, it's like a Mexican Festival type thing, so there was lots of corona and mexican food... we had tacos...and then Elicia and Mike made their way up to the dance floor for a slow song... after that song Mike came back and I ran up to dance with Elicia and Carole and several others. It was a lot of fun considering we were all so tired... though, I think most of the people were drunk... the tequila was really strong. I did not try it, but I did smell it, augh, they even said it tasted awful...Okay then DUH why the hell are you drinking it then? Don't answer that...

Today my mom and dad took a private jet to Vegas with some friends to see the Jimmy Buffett concert... I am totally jealous.

This morning I met with my English teacher at starbucks to discuss my research paper... then I ate and went to the SPCA off-site to help set...but when I got there they were already set up so I only stayed for an hour.... then I went home... and sat down at the computer to start my paper...or continue what I had rather... but the next thing I remember is waking up laying on the couch with my cat lying next to me...so I got up and looked at the clock...it was about 1:15pm... so I got up and went to my bed and decided to lay down for a little longer... well, I did not expect to 'nap' for another 5 1/2 hours!!! The next thing I know Dakota, my dog, was nudging my arm with her nose... my first impulse was to roll over to the middle of my bed, but instead I sat up and looked at her... then I noticed the clock... 6:44PM... OH shyt!!! So much for my 5:30pm call!!

So, I got up, put on my matching sweatjacket and my shoes and headed down to the theatre...my goodness did I... or do I feel like crap! My stomach felt like it was in knots, and my head hurt and my insides were all shuddery, and my face was red hot and I felt like I could spit fire.... I think it might be a kidney infection....either that or I just caught a bug.... either way... I just hope I feel better by tomarrow...

When I got there the director was outside and said they were getting worried... I really don't do that much...and I feel bad when people say thanks for what I'm doing...because I really do not do that much...I have a very very minimal role and I change a few sets...

When I walked into the greenroom I went and put my makeup on and then went into the dressing room and changed and sat there for awhile... There are 2 dressing rooms, and the one I was in, the smaller of the two, I share with only 2 other actors: Elicia and Debbie W. I like Debbie, she's SO nice, I really like working with her. After I changed I sat on the couch and she came in to change... she talked to me and asked me what was wrong and I told her I did not feel well, etc, etc, and she felt my head and said I deffinetely had a temp... Oh well, the show must go on.... then she went out and people started asking where I was and stuff and she told them... They were talking about me like I wasn't around....then Elicia came back and started asking questions.... I really did not want to talk...and so she told me if I wanted asprin is was right next to me in her bag... though, I did have my own in my bag.... She did offer to find someone else to do my set changes, but the whole point of my doing them is because no one else could... I told her it was my job, and I would do it reguardless....

I didn't feel well through the entire show.... and having to eat in every scene did NOT help... I am sure the director will metion it tomarrow...or maybe not...if she knows I didn't feel good... better to not eat much than to shovel it and throw it up.... blah...

Even sitting here now I feel kinda sick...and tired...yet I can't seem to sleep....

Home alone...kinda freaks me out...but I have my dogs...and the doors are locked... Dakota is good about letting me know when people are outside our house...and sometimes when there are people outside period.

From what I have heard the plan for after the show tomarrow is to go to one of the actors houses and have a BBQ...spouses invited too....or something like that... I really like all the people I work with... but it's so akward....they are all old enough to be my parents, and some are old enough to be my grandparents... and sometimes they treat me like that... I mean yea, I guess it is nice to be noticed because your the younin'... but not all that often... It's always, "We gotta look out for the youngins' " well, I hate that, treat me like an adult, I am not your normal teen, my mind is a lot more mature than a typical teenager and I would like the respect I deserve. Don't get me wrong, I do get respect especailyl since I am pulling double duty as co-SM and acting...but sometimes the youngin' thing comes in at the wrong time...

You Are 28 Years Old

Under 12: You are a kid at heart. You still have an optimistic life view - and you look at the world with awe. 13-19: You are a teenager at heart. You question authority and are still trying to find your place in this world. 20-29: You are a twentysomething at heart. You feel excited about what's to come... love, work, and new experiences. 30-39: You are a thirtysomething at heart. You've had a taste of success and true love, but you want more! 40+: You are a mature adult. You've been through most of the ups and downs of life already. Now you get to sit back and relax.

Well, I am gonna try to go to sleep....

Tomarrows show is at 2pm... well, technically 3pm because of the time change... 12:30 call... we'll see if I make it this time....

And don't forget, "Fall back" time change!!! 2 nite!!!

Ohhhhhh, and before I go...if you would like to see the picture and the article that was in the paper for the play I am working on... go here: http://cityguide.visaliatimesdelta.com/fe/Arts/20051028-2217137.asp


Good night!

Techie

Well, this mornng I got up and was at work by 7am... I worked until about 11:45...went home and showered...then ran to the store and then went over to Elicia's house. There we made "apple pie-a-la-mode carmel apples"....

Once we got the carmel thick enough... we dipped them and then put them in a freezer for a moment... then we pulled them out ...and well... they stuck to the wax paper... we pulled the paper off to the best of our ability...but we decided that what the cast didn't know would not hurt them... so then after finally getting the white chocolate melted enough... we dipped them again....then we rolled them in a mix of brown/white sugar and nuts.... then put them in the freezer.... and then she helped me carry them to my car to go home... This whole process took about 2 1/2 hours...

Now I have to decorate the cellophane bags...


So, un-conciously my mind is screaming "It's opening night!!!! You have an audience tonight!!! You are FREAKING OUT!!!! AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

But really,.... I am not thinking about it...not worried ....that is until I begin thinking about it... I can feel my face get SUPER hot and my tummy starts to hurt and I get this pounding in my head and my hands begin to shake and my arms feel numb....and if I don't stop talking about it I am going to have a panic attack....

Okay, so, I better go...

Techie

On fridya I got to bring the kittens home for the weekend, they are fun, and adorable... I really wsnted to keep one...but that didn't happen...oh well....

Saturday I went to work....then during my lunch break I went down to the theatre and helped with lights.... then back to work....then went home and mowed the lawns.... my exercize for the day.... I really should work out... but when do I have the time?

I ended up getting Sunday off, woo-hoo!

I was able to sleep until about 8:30am because my father decided to trim the trees right outside my window... I couldn't really say anything, but good grief, it the situation was reversed I would have been yelled at.

I got up...showered....then headed down and was at the theatre by 10:45am... Mike and Elicia were just heading up to the booth to program lights into the board... I got a mini "this-is-how-you-input-ques" lesson... but I will get to full "quickie" crash course for the next show. Around 11:30am the director got there and then left to go get paint so we could paint the stage and the manger after our tech rehearsal.

The actors were supposed to get there about 1...and they did....we were also supopsed to start about 1....but we didn't....we started about a quarter to 3!!!! "Technical difficulties" lol.

Once I got on headset, one of the actors informed me that the costumer was there and needed me when I had a moment...well I really didn't have a moment anytime....but I figured I might as well run back to the greenroom and get it out of the way-- quickly....

Well THAT didn't happen....

She had come down so I could wear the fat suit while they stuffed it... Oh boy...THAT was fun.... *rolling eyes*

After a while they had it pretty much down...so they helped me put on my costume and wig...and even some makeup to go show the director.... well... when i walked out, we were in blackout... I walked to the side of the stage... and the dirctor said "Uh... I think there is something on stgae I need to see, can we have some lights, please."

The moment those lights came on, I had never felt worse .... I mean, it was funny for all the other actors... but omg, I felt horrible in the stupid suit whith the equally gawdy costume, wig and makeup...

Fortunately, knowone realized it was me until I walked into the light... and they got a good view.... Elicia said, "wow! I did a double take, I did not even realize that was you, I thought, who is THAT?"

I was like that is the nicest complement ever!

So, after standing on stage in blinding lights, I sat of the egde.... though I do not think the laughing ever really subsided very much... I felt awful.... to make matters worse, the costumer said that she was going to run to the store to get tights and be right back, and not to take the suit off because I would just have to put it right back on.....

WELL, after an hour of sitting still and feeling like I was going to pass out from the heat I took it off....and she still never came back....that kinda irritates me...

Anyway, we got things pretty squared away with tech stuff....

When we were done, we practiced our curtain call and the director told, Mike, Elicia and I that she was too 'sick' and did not feel well and wanted to paint the stage Monday, tonight, AFTER rehersal....which would be around 10 pm....

I walked over to Elicia and said You know what. We may be tired now after being here since 10...(it's was only about 5:45...), but how much MORE tired are we going to be tomarrow after not only working all day, but then doing rehearsal...she agreed but really did not say much....

So, after all the actors left, the 3 of us and the director locked up and went to our cars, the director left.... and Mike said, "Well, I wanted to do it today..." ... so I told him the same thing I told Elicia...and he said, "Well, then lets go in and do it, and then after we will go have dinner."

And so we did.

Afterward Mike went to get cigarettes and Elicia and I went ahead to this Mexican resturant to get a table. It was actually really good food! I had chile reainos...(I know that is spelled wrong)..... Yummy!

It was a nice dinner and I got to talk to them....outside of our constant capping games. Lol.

Tonight we have rehearsal...6:30 call...7:30 curtain...

Did I mention that I not only have to have help putting on the fat suit, but in putting my costume on too?

Anyway...

So I am "majoing" in liberal arts... well... I was thinking....maybe, I could stay and extra year at COS and get another degree... I was thinking...maybe a degree in Marketing? It sound skinda interesting... and what if teaching turns out not be be what I thought? Though, I might freak my mom out if I said that....

But what happens if and when I decide I don't want or don't like to teach, shouldn't I have a fall back? Marketing is a soild and practical field.

Any input?

Well, thats all for now... I am going to go and do my homework...

Techie

Who knew that matching number balls on a card could be SO addicting!?

I love this game....Lottso! Last night I was up until 12... Every time a game would come to an end I'd say to myself... "Okay Ash, just one more...but only ONE..." I played so many game I went to a rank...hahaha....

Rehearsal last night....well....it was stressful....okay I guess until it came time to move our sets.... but I won't get into that...

Rehearsal tonight went well... I had to begin eating on stage today... it's really weird... I am always so self concoius about eating in front of others... I am constantly wiping my mouth and face and such... but the director, Sharon, stopped our scene... she wants me to hold the spoon for my cereal like a shovel and chew with my mouth open...

I have not done that since I was like...2..! I tried...but the food almost fell out of my mouth... then little things would happen and someone would crack up and I would begin laughing... I really need to work around it because I CAN NOT laugh during a show... the cast showing any signs of humor causes the show to lose it's credibility... well, at least that is what the script says...

So...today, I went to the hardware store after school and when I came out...I found an egg splattered across the hood of my car, Goodie! I spend like...20mins scrubbing it off.... then at home... when I was unplugging my laptop I electrocuted myself...

I also had to work today....it went okay.... I got to play with the kittens...they are so cute!

School tomarrow...but no work... :-D yay!

But I best be off to bed, I have to get up about 6:30 for class...

****BLACKOUT****

techie

Tonight... I am going to miss rehearsal....
Though....my director did say it was okay....
But this will be the first rehearsal I have missed since June... heck...did I even miss any for Laughing Wild? Hmm...maybe I didn't...and that would mean that I have never missed one...

Anyway, I am getting my hair permed tonight...maybe I will get un-lazy and post a pic...haha...

So, for opening night I usually do something for my techies...and actors.... for Laughing Wild I made cookies for the techs and gave flowers to the actors.... for Crucible I made up cookies bags for techs and actors and I am trying to figure out what to do the Radio TBS... I was thinking about making pumpkin shaped cookies and bagging them in treat bags and then putting them in homemade bag/box thing with candy around it... but I was thinking that maybe instead of cookies I would do candy or carmel apples....Now I am not sure which to do...

I am tired of making cookies...but would it take longer and be a bigger hassle to make the cookies or the apples?

I'd make them the Thursday afternoon before...either that or the Friday AM of the show...

Any suggestions?

Techie

Aye... the things I do to help people out... Sometimes I think I am too felxible when it comes to rearranging my schedule for the benefit of others...but what's done is done... and though I complain....when get my next paycheck...well the end of the month one... I will be quite pleased...

See, the way the days of the month work out...the Arts Market ends up in an odd week, and I have to work that weekend....not only do I have to work but I have 2 shows... no way I could do all 3... so I asked "C" a girl I work with if she would mind swapping me weekends... she said yes... Sweet! I thought...everything is great.... WELL, when you ask for a favor it is 100% likely that you will be asked to return the favor... little did I know...I would do my favor time before I even got MY favor...

See, where I work C and I switch off every other weekend....well, I worked this past weekend and she asked me to cover next weekend...that that was fine.... 2 weekends ina row not too bad... however I have to work the following weekend too.... Which sucks...big time... getting up at 6 am for over 21 days straight really takes a toll on you...and I will be feeling it... So... I work the next 3 weekends, and if that was not bad enough I have to work Christmas Eve and Christmas day.... they fall on Sat/Sun and now, since we will be switching weekends in November I get the Christmas shift...Oh well... I will live...

So, my next 4 weeks are goign to be packed...as far as the weekends are concerned... This weekend I work... next weekend I work... the following weekend I have a show Friday night, Saturday night and Sunday matinee... (Lucky us Daylight Savings Time Kicks in Saturday night and we have to be at the theatre at 12...well, really 1..but because of the time change it will feel like 12.....) Anyway, the following weekend... I work Friday (as usual) Then I go home and shower and head straight to the theatre for a show...then home to bed around 11, get up and have to be at Arts Market by 10am.... (Winter hours are much longer because not as many people show so the longer we're open the more time the artists have), then Elicia, Mike and I will leave around 4:30-ish to go home and shower and then it's back down to the theatre for a show and then straight back to Arts Market to break down....then back home....then up the for Sunday Matinee.... I don't mean to complain...because the truth is, is that I LOVE doing this and I would not trade it for anything....well...as far as AM and doing shows goes...work still sucks...

Last night, Monday, we had rehearsal.... it went okay...but I called for line 2x! OMG, I totally thought I had the stupid scene down! Guess I thought wrong... I mean I KNEW ALL my cues... I knew exactly where to talk...but I could not remember for the life of me, so instead of just sitting there I called for line.... I felt so dumb...

Did I ever mention that one of our actors quit? Well, now I did...but her repleacment already knows her lines! OMG.... well, granted she does ot have that many lines...probably the same size part as mine...maybe a little bigger...but wow...

So, the Elvis sock puppet looks good so far.... (I voulnteered to make it for the show....but I recruited my mom to make it for me) She's doing a great job, he looks so funny! I mean... he looks good, the fact that it is an Elvis sock puppet is funny, haha!

So, I am totally thinking about getting a perm....Who, when, where, are my only questions... I was hoping if maybe a certain someone could squeeze me in...or vice versa pending my schedule co-insiding with how her back feels, maybe we could work something out. *cough*cough* Please? I can buy all the stuff. I just want it so I don't have to curl and mess with my hair to look good...or decent rather.... Anyway...

LOTS of homework to do.... 3 essays to review and rip apart for my classmates....and a research paper to start....and a test to study for...Hmm...sounds fun...


Oh and Carolyn, we saw Corpse Bride. It was a good movie, but I did not like it. Not my cup O tea.

TEchIE

I hate it when people cancell plans at the last minute...and if it's not their fault... that's okay...but it's still hard to not be a little uneasy...

I was supposed to go to the game with MnE last night...well...Mike called me at work and said that my aunt had called Elicia and told her she bought tickets to a concert... Motley Crue, so obviously she went with my aunt to the concert...and Mike said that he and I would go to the game.... He called back later and said that Tom, my aunts boyfriends, his daughter was on the opposing teams cheer squad so that we'd go with him... he called back later saying Tom decided not to go and that he had to do something at work and so no go on the game.... Fine....

Lucky for me...after moping for an hour....I got online and Jessi, my best friend and SCICON sistuh was online... we got together... decided to go see a movie... we parked in the parking garage and started walking down...(while she is on the phone with her b/f trying to find me a date) so then we go pick him up...he fails to bring a buddy and the night is realyl akward. Jess felt bad...

I could not believe the guy she was dating... not her type...and I told her... after she asked that is... she agreed....but I understood why she was dating him....

Anyway....

Wednesday at rehearsal we found out that one of our actors quit...she was not going to be able to learn the lines...okay...fine...but we open three weeks from yesterday.... and with only 10 rehearsals in that time...it's not looking good...mainly because only 4 left are prompting rehearsals... and the last few are tech... and those are not for the actors...

However we DID find a replacement...the director took her a script on thursday...and I, along with a couple other actors are going to meet at the theatre at 5pm on monday with the new actor and run our scenes... the director will not be there....but that's okay...I'm the one with the notes she will need anyway... and I have keys to let them in too... I even know the code to the alarm... which is good since it will go off when the door is opened...

Luckly the part is very small and will be easy for a veteran actor to learn quickly.

Well... I gotta get back to work....

Techie

Things are going okay at the theatre.... I have my lines down...for the most part... it's retaining them that's the problem... I have such a small part I should have them down...but I am coming along...slowly...but surely... One of my scenes the other actor does nto have any of her lines memorized... So, last night.... we sat there... I'd give a line...she'd call for a line...prompter would feed her the line, she would say the line, I would say a line... and it would repeat... finally, about half way through the scene the director said "That's it, just come down and we'll do notes..."
She was pretty pi$$3d.... Otherwise things are going okay...Elicia showed me how to turn the light board on and pull up certain lights....

My dad is in the hospital...back stuff...not too sure what is going on. I called him, again, this morning and he said they were going to do an MRI and some other test that he might/probably come home today...though they said the same thing yesterday....

Mike e-mailed me, and said that we'd work on programing lights soon..... and that even though Whitney was probably going to lose he wanted to go to the homecoming game on Friday, and wanted to know if I wanted to go.... that would be kewl....he said he talked to Elicia about it and she said it would be fun.... I told him as long as she did not give us too much crap about going to MW, (She went to RW and Mike and I went to Whitney) that I would go...joking of course... lol.

Well... I best be off to work... I have to make money somehow...

Techie