Let me give you the lowdown.

So, we start tech tomorrow for Crazy For You. (AHH!)

I've come to the conclusion that it is entirely impossible to do this show without the process being completely, well- crazy! Pretty much everything you could throw into a show to make it difficult, this show has it. (40 actors, a ginormous set, huge production numbers, tap dancing, cues in the triple letter range, etc.) And then you add on top of that a director that was in China for 2 weeks, a generally rambunctious cast, a non-cooperative collaboration with the Schwob, and things are bound to get sticky.

Lately I have been feeling alot of negativity surrounding this show... and to be honest last night it really hit me how upset it made me after I heard a comment someone made, insinuating that they didn't care about their perfomance and that they were not going to do their best. I was SO mad. Because you know what? I love performing. I love being on stage. I love being in musicals. I honestly love this show. Yes, its cheesy and the plot may be contrived... but I just love the music, the time period, and the style of the show, because it's just FUN. I was really excited to do this show when it was announced, but at the start it was met with negativity from others, just because it's not a trendy, dark, contemporary musical.

And you know after auditions I maybe did not get the role I wanted, but I did get a very good role that I've grown to love over this process. I am not the person that gets cast in every mainstage, and I understand that I just don't fit alot of the shows we do here. But this is my thing....and I feel like it's my time to shine- and it just is a shame when people aren't putting their whole effort into it because I feel shortchanged, honestly. Because every single time I go on stage to rehearse, I give my absolute all. And I am working hard out there, as are many others in the cast, of course! But then- I feel like there are certain people that come across as they don't care and that just bugs me so much, because if you don't CARE...then WHY are you here? Why would you even be in theatre if you don't enjoy it with all of your soul and being? And why would you not do your best? I don't understand that at all. And it makes those that do care seem shortchanged because if everyone is not giving their all, then the show is not going to be the best that it could be.

Contrary to the negative opinion some like to swirl about this show, it is going to be an awesome show overall. It really is unlike anything I have ever seen CSU do... I really think people will be surprised at the talent our department has! I'm actually pretty proud of it... but lately I just am getting more and more frustrated with the negativity that surrounds it. There is no use for that here. This is an educational theatre setting, and we need to all learn to be mature and make the best of our situations. I just wish people would have more fun while at the same time taking it seriously. I know it will all come together wonderfully. It's just a stressful time for everyone right now what with starting tech week, and one-acts, and general auditions next week, and homework assignments, etc... But I really can't wait for the show to open because I know that it is going to be so much fun! =]