On Tuesday, I built a cottage, a book shop, a pub, and a castle. What did you accomplish on your day off?
Actually, my wife and I assisted in the touring production of Beauty and the Beast at the beautiful Bicknell Family Center for the Arts on the campus of Pittsburg State University. Our day started at 7:30 a.m., unloading five semi-trucks - props, sets, costumes, lights, luggage, musical instruments, and sound equipment. While my wife was recruited to the costume room - repairing tears and pressing wrinkles, I spent the better part of my day constructing the elaborate (and heavy) sets.
Actually, my wife and I assisted in the touring production of Beauty and the Beast at the beautiful Bicknell Family Center for the Arts on the campus of Pittsburg State University. Our day started at 7:30 a.m., unloading five semi-trucks - props, sets, costumes, lights, luggage, musical instruments, and sound equipment. While my wife was recruited to the costume room - repairing tears and pressing wrinkles, I spent the better part of my day constructing the elaborate (and heavy) sets.
A little before showtime, I was needed in costuming. Backstage, I was in charge of costumes for four of the men in the cast. These actors played various roles in the production - villagers, gargoyles, cutlery, and even the beast stuntman who gets "stabbed" and falls to his presumed death. With a couple of quick changes, and several costume changes, I am happy to proclaim that my part of the show went without a hitch. Whew!
After spraying and rehanging all of the costume parts - multiple vests, breeches, pants, vests, aprons, shoes, knee pads, elbow pads, gargoyle claws, hats, a muscle suit, and more - we finally walked out of the Bicknell Center at 10:30 p.m., and we're looking forward to another day, today.
Here's to doing things that give you positive experiences and glimpses at uniqueness. I like doing things that most people will never do. Certainly, working on stage and back stage at a nationally-touring musical is one more.
After spraying and rehanging all of the costume parts - multiple vests, breeches, pants, vests, aprons, shoes, knee pads, elbow pads, gargoyle claws, hats, a muscle suit, and more - we finally walked out of the Bicknell Center at 10:30 p.m., and we're looking forward to another day, today.
Here's to doing things that give you positive experiences and glimpses at uniqueness. I like doing things that most people will never do. Certainly, working on stage and back stage at a nationally-touring musical is one more.
What's next? I'm not exactly resting over my Spring Break. Now, I have to keep preparing for this Sunday. I will preach for a congregation in Columbus, Sunday morning (Sermon title: Fishing with Nets), and I preach here in Joplin, Sunday evening (Sermon title: Dove on Fire).
