Vivian (![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif){kind=small} vivo_loveme) wrote,@ 2008-04-11 00:58:00 |
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It's late.
I've gone 4 days with 3-4 hrs of sleep.
But I have to write about this before I forget it all...
We just finished our Texas Revue show at Main Mall. I just got home, it's almost 1am. I am blown-away by how quickly it came and went! It's hard to comprehend that we spend ALL year planning this talent show but it's a lot of work. Every moment tonight was worth it.
Luckily it didn't rain during the day, it all cleared up and it was SUNNY, breezy and beautiful. I was out there all-day, between my two classes, checking up on the stage and sound crew. Then we had rehearsals from 5-7:30 and the show at 8!
The whole day was INTENSE to say the least. Getting through rehearsals quickly, moving everyone on and off, getting all the acts ready at the right time, coordinating sounds and light cues, equipment and making sure everyone was where they were supposed to be.
We set out 1,500 chairs...EVERY SEAT was filled the entire night. Not to mention hundreds of other people sitting and standing in every inch of Main Mall. I couldn't be more pleased with the number of people who came! And they seemed to REALLY enjoy the show.
Of course I spent the whole show making sure we followed the schedule, each act was present, hunting people down, running around asking and answering questions, making sure people were taking care of their tasks, running around solving every little problem. It was stressful but of course, also a rush for me.
Andrew, our stage manager (and one of my logistics committee members) is a freaking FRESHMAN, but he ran the entire show! He's a "theater kid" so we entrusted him with the job of Stage Manager this year because the lady we usually hire was booked. He's honestly a gift to our committee in every way. He was much more patient with every act and their demands than I could ever be. At one point, in the middle of everything going on, he took off his headset, threw down his binder and ran onstage to help us get a band and all their equipment off. I'm so glad he and I are going to be the chairs next year. If tonight proved anything at all, it's that Andrew and I are going to a badass team!
TJ and Pamelagrace and their rap/song! So amazing.They got everyone on their feet and singing along. Alpha Phi Alpha and their stepping! "Peanut butter jelly time!" Everyone stood up and rushed the stage for their performance. It was crazy. Redefined Dance and their hip-hop routine! They need to be on America's Best Dance Crew. ABSA and their skit! So hilarious! Everyone was great but those were my favorites.
Another show on Saturday night! I can't wait for my family and friends to see it!
It's such a good feeling to see all of our hardwork turned into the real thing.
I've gone 4 days with 3-4 hrs of sleep.
But I have to write about this before I forget it all...
We just finished our Texas Revue show at Main Mall. I just got home, it's almost 1am. I am blown-away by how quickly it came and went! It's hard to comprehend that we spend ALL year planning this talent show but it's a lot of work. Every moment tonight was worth it.
Luckily it didn't rain during the day, it all cleared up and it was SUNNY, breezy and beautiful. I was out there all-day, between my two classes, checking up on the stage and sound crew. Then we had rehearsals from 5-7:30 and the show at 8!
The whole day was INTENSE to say the least. Getting through rehearsals quickly, moving everyone on and off, getting all the acts ready at the right time, coordinating sounds and light cues, equipment and making sure everyone was where they were supposed to be.
We set out 1,500 chairs...EVERY SEAT was filled the entire night. Not to mention hundreds of other people sitting and standing in every inch of Main Mall. I couldn't be more pleased with the number of people who came! And they seemed to REALLY enjoy the show.
Of course I spent the whole show making sure we followed the schedule, each act was present, hunting people down, running around asking and answering questions, making sure people were taking care of their tasks, running around solving every little problem. It was stressful but of course, also a rush for me.
Andrew, our stage manager (and one of my logistics committee members) is a freaking FRESHMAN, but he ran the entire show! He's a "theater kid" so we entrusted him with the job of Stage Manager this year because the lady we usually hire was booked. He's honestly a gift to our committee in every way. He was much more patient with every act and their demands than I could ever be. At one point, in the middle of everything going on, he took off his headset, threw down his binder and ran onstage to help us get a band and all their equipment off. I'm so glad he and I are going to be the chairs next year. If tonight proved anything at all, it's that Andrew and I are going to a badass team!
TJ and Pamelagrace and their rap/song! So amazing.They got everyone on their feet and singing along. Alpha Phi Alpha and their stepping! "Peanut butter jelly time!" Everyone stood up and rushed the stage for their performance. It was crazy. Redefined Dance and their hip-hop routine! They need to be on America's Best Dance Crew. ABSA and their skit! So hilarious! Everyone was great but those were my favorites.
Another show on Saturday night! I can't wait for my family and friends to see it!
It's such a good feeling to see all of our hardwork turned into the real thing.
