Making A Living

After several attempts we finally had the big “career in the theatre” seminar with our Production Manager today.  I have yet to decide if the whole discussion was helpful or just depressing.  I’ve been told many times from professors that its hard to make a living in the theatre, so that was old news.  However, the PM did put a personal spin on the discussion, touching on his own problems with relationships, money problems, and having to choose work over family.  I’m certainly in no hurry to start a family and I’ve learned to live on the little money I’m earning right now, so the big picture doesn’t seem very challenging so far.  But as I start to look for jobs, or begin grad school, I will keep today’s discussion in the back of my mind.

Tomorrow is the first day I will be on acceptance letter watch.  Its been over a month since my interview at Yale, and I havn’t put much thought into the the situation besides thinking about what I will do if I don’t get accepted.  Its really crazy to think that the next 3 years of my life come down to a letter that will come in the next few days.  I saw Oscar Wilde’s A Woman of No Importance at the Yale Rep last week.  The play was ok but I’ve come to expect a little more out of Yale productions.  The show was student designed and it showed.  The set was a green proscenium with gold trim and a match portal.  Each Act had its own plug for the portal and furniture, but the whole thing just didn’t work.  The set didn’t evoke high society and completely clashed with the furniture and gorgeous costumes.  The lighting design was solid but not spectacular.  I’ve worked with the LD a few times and he’s a nice guy, but I don’t think there was much for him to work with.  Once again, I’ve come to expect a little more from their productions.

Baseball is back.  The start of the season has always been exciting because it means my birthday is soon and summer is not long after.  I’m playing in a couple of fantasy leagues this season, including one with my co-workers at the theatre.  Hopefully I don’t completely neglect my teams and finish in last place again.  And best of luck to fellow St. Louisan Tyler Hansborough in the final four.