When I graduated from grad school my goal was to stay in the area to perform and teach. One of my professors suggested to go that route instead of falling back on my administrative talents. My time in the Bay area has actually been a mix of all three. It has been a struggle largely because there has been mostly administrative work and little creative work. And let's not get started on the financial rewards.
Today was solely performance and teaching. Well, rehearsal and teaching orientation. And on the way home I was happy. I would love to say that I am finally in a good place, but that may be jumping the gun a bit. I will say that on am certainly on the path to life being good.
While I had a questionable performance experience with The ChatRoulette Show last week, I had a fun time at FrontLine's benefit a week ago. And even though we just started rehearsals for The Real Thing yesterday, it feels really good. I am excited about performing again. Table work made me giddy and the people in the room are all talented and happy to be there. Better yet, my director brain was not engaged. I was thinking completely like an actor. I left rehearsal and I headed to the orientation for the first of two 2-week camps with Cal Shakes. The vibe was so positive. It was a complete community.
It made me realize that I made a good decision about my summer. While teaching at UC Davis for both summer sessions and the potential job at UC Berkeley would have paid me more money, I am so glad I decided to do the show with Livermore Shakes and piece together the camp teaching at Cal Shakes and MTC.
The only sucky thing is that gas is getting more expensive and there is going to be lots of driving.
In the meantime, there are some things I am grateful for:
1. sweet lap cats
2. an open bottle of wine
3. free coffee at the hotel where we rehearse
4. sunny skies
5. enthusiastic people
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