Work Ethic in Theatre

Now I'm a bit crazy when it comes to work ethic. I'll work myself beyond the point of exhaustion and usually end up injured or sprained and whatnot. What I don't understand are the people who literally don't care. We have an intern here at OST who has had writ problems since the 2nd week she got here and has done nothing but complain and try to get the company to pay for her medical bills. When she got onto my service as my assistant, I knew her acting routine going in. I showed no sympathy, but was kind and clear in stating that this was her contract and this is what was expected of her. She has continually disappointed me and continually complained. She is now being let go by the end of the week and we are in the process of training her replacement, another intern, and instead of being grateful(it's her desire to go home), she is being a bigger bitch and making it more difficult to let things go nicely and one good terms. I am trying my best to understand her but she doesn't want to do theatre for a living, so why did she take this job from someone else who does? I know once me and Kelly get into our respective "grooves" things will be great, I just wish I had found a better way to work with this girl for future reference, for I am bound to run into this situation again.

Maybe I was Meant to Hold You in These Arms

I know, I know. Irish folk music about love and life. My name all over it. I know, I know. Marley is right now making fun of me because at first I said no. These guys though....good. I haven't connected to new music in a long time and these guys just. It's insightful and being in a long distance relationship, the lyrics are able to vocalize the feelings and words I have trouble to do so. I think everyone should at least give a listen, at least once.

It's a New Day

So earlier today I tried to move my blog to another web service and it failed to feel as good as this one does, So I've decided to stay here. I want more for this blog beyond angry rants. I want to share my growth and my further understanding of my own existence. Share my experiences in an unlikely career and with a love thats full of passion that has yet to temper or fade. So here's to blogging and letting people in. I'll still have a few rants, I am who I am, but hopefully more insightful things to say as well.

Phill

Don't Sink the Boat, You Built to Keep A Float

So Hamlet is open. All's Well first dress is Sunday. My wrists hurt. My knee aches and is stiff. My whole cast is getting or is sick. I need sleep like I need oxygen. I'm actually loving my job. I'm in love with my girl. I"m seeing Flogging Molly in little over a week. Their song "Float" is more poignant right now to me than ever. I keep working for a light at the end of a tunnel, but I'm starting to realize that my particular career isn't about a light at the end of a tunnel. It's a juggling act to keep everything up in the air and keep everything going. Float if you will. You can use the end of a show's run as a goal but right after that show ends, the next one starts so its more of a continuous work ethic and constant vigilance. Batman without the cool super-villains. Well Hamlet School Show calls.

Phill