November Update

This week is all about substitute run crews.  I’m running followspot for Grey Gardens at Northlight Theatre and Stage Managing for Chicago Kids Company.  Both are short runs, but is nice to have something steady for a couple weeks, and I’m enjoying all the people that I’m meeting at each job.  December is all about load ins and focusing, the big one being the Scottish Play at Chicago Shakespeare.  Should be fun…

Big Step

The craziness of the last week has finally calmed and I’m settled into my new apartment.  Things are slow for work this week, but that will pick up next week.

I started up a Netflix account so I can catch up on movies I’ve always wanted to see, but more importantly finish The West Wing.  I started off the account by finally watching Scarface.  It didn’t live up to hype for me, but Pacino gave one hell of a performance and the last 20 mins offered up the intensity I was waiting 2 1/2 hours for.  My roommate is letting me read Watchmen, and already hooked after reading only one chapter last night.  And now I’m pumped for the movie.

Here and Gone

Opened A Wonderful Life last night.  It was a long process but I was ultimately happy with my work and the production. I’ll delve into more after the big apartment move tomorrow.

Last Night in Lincoln Square

After a very slow transition to Chicago and an equally slow first few weeks here, my time in Lincoln Square has certainly served its purpose.  When I get back I’m moving to a nice place in a better location and I have made a lot of new contacts and job opportunities that I will take advantage of when I get back.

Tomorrow I leave for a short stay in St. Louis before I head up to the Quad Cities to design A Wonderful Life.  Going into this production I’m hoping to really collaborate with director and other designers to put on a quality production within the limitations of the space and production schedule.  I’m confident that the material and the artists will be strong, so I will do my part to enhance the audience’s experience and be a positive partner in the technical process.