The Europeans left - sniffle - and I had to say goodbye to Casey. Its funny because I truly thought I would hate Casey. I have shamefully spent a great part of the last year hating Casey. I didn't know Casey, but I had heard things about Casey and knew she was dating Batman - and that was al enough for me to hate her. (Ironically - turns out she had broken up with Batman in June, and he had been lying about their continuing relationship for over six months! When she "broke up" with him in February again, it was more of a reiteration of the fact, and a - I'm never speaking to you again because you are creepy than a heart breaking break-up. The whole thing is so fucked up.) But in reality Casey is an intelligent caring talented young woman - full of vivacity and life - witty insight - and good book recommendations - and a partner is the crime of eating huge amounts of desserts! She has turned out to be one of the best friends I could hope for during the six weeks she stayed, and unexpected but brilliant surprise. We went for a very long walk through central park, discussed the arts and their role in society, etc... It was a good talk, and I think we both got a bit misty at the end. Goodbye is always sad, but she will be back. In June I believe.
Before that, I e-mailed a bunch of theatres inquiring about their availability and costs for our "senior showcase." I also e-mailed some of the UM MT patrons that I know asking for advice, and hinting at monetary help. So that was overall quite productive. I recruited Kat to help with the grunt work, such as ordering postcards and helping with mailings. She is super good at that kind of stuff. After I hear back from the theatres, I can set a date then approach choreographers, etc... about donating their time to make all of us performers look fierce!
Charlie and I are going to meet tomorrow discuss fundraising options. The project should cost about $3000, which isnt THAT much considering, but still more than either of us have. We are considering charging people to be IN the showcase, which I actually don't think is a heinous idea. I think people would do it actually - but that is still approx $100 a person is we have 30 people to break even. Fun fun fun - this is always the FUN side of theatre.
Also, all my dance teachers are currently out of town, except Jana. (I saw her showcase yesterday, btw, with kat, cara, and my friend Drew. It was very interesting...the first three pieces were very "jana' - music akin to Apocalytpica, angsty circular movements, dark lighting, etc... The last piece reminded me of "The Wild Party" by Joseph Moncure March - completley UN Jana. My friend Dan was in that piece, and I have never seen him dance better so that was exciting.) Anyways, all my dance teachers are out of town - so I am FORCING myself to take tap. Because - dammit - if the words "do you tap" are the only thing standing between me and a JOB - why on earth would I not do everything in my power to tap. If Yoda can take me to dinner, I can tap! That's all I have to say.
And I am so loooooking forward to taking a LOOOOOONG hot bath afterwards, and reading THE TALES OF BEEDLE BARD which I have found chilling on my nightstand in the doggie house. Something to look forward to!:) And maybe it will cure this stupid rash that my leftover vanos doesnt seem to be helping! BLARGHLEBOTS!
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