Time

Yeah. I have a lot of it now.

And yet I'm still being unproductive. It's funny-- I think I'm actually more productive when I am running from morning to night on various excitements as two musicals at the same time plus academics plus music lessons plus college apps plus OH MY GOD.

I'm not entirely sure how I managed to pull off two shows simultaneously. Now, granted, I had a fairly small role in Willy Wonka, meaning I could focus the majority of my efforts on Sweeney, but I still had a significant role that required a lot of my time and attention. It's... pretty strange. And I've gotta say that I'm fairly proud of myself for balancing my entire life (with, of course, the possible exception of chemistry) and managing to pull through. :)

But now I go into a slump that lasts through January. That's not to say that I don't have significant things going on-- I have a voice recital, senior choir concert, Select, NHS, and a lot of things between now and February. But, generally, I have a very significant amount of time back in my life. But what to do with it? I've already caught up on all my favorite TV shows on Hulu, and have managed to sink a few hours into this new Facebook game called DataWorm (which is effing addicting.) Perhaps I can work on some scholarships.

Speaking of scholarships, I got accepted into CSU! This is very exciting, because it's the first college that has sent me a letter of acceptance. I don't find it completely surprising, but it still came as a shock. I have had a nasty habit this year of forgetting I'm a senior. This was the first metaphorical nail in the coffin of my childhood.

Wow. That sounded bleak. Think of this nail as a positive happy nail made of cotton candy and sunshine, and the coffin is a magical coffin that will transport you to lands of wonders and you'll have a more accurate vision of my life. :)

But yes. CSU is, of course, comparatively inexpensive. Especially when you compare it to such prestigious academies as NYU (which I'm kind of over... for now.) But I want to get scholarships to cover my tuition and possibly room and board (which is actually pretty expensive) so that I can use what's saved in my college fund for future conservatory fun at the Manhattan School of Music. Then Eric gets his MM and lives the rest of his life as a loving opera/Broadway star and dies, having fulfilled his dream.

So, I suppose I'll do that a little bit too. :D

I certainly have the time.

Miracle (The Sweeney Todd Post)

So... since Sweeney Todd is over, I'm going to have a lot of time on my hands.

Which is good, because my chemistry final isn't going to ace itself. Actually, it's probably not going to be aced at all, regardless of my own actions. But that's why I'm pursuing a degree in Vocal Performance. :)

But I digress.

This show has been one of the favorite shows I've ever participated in. I can't say that I'm entirely sure how Sweeney was pulled off. Let's look at the factors.

1. It's an extremely difficult score

2. We had no money

3. Our director was brand-new. She had never directed a musical in her life.

4. THS has had a history of people who simply don't show up for rehearsal.

It's a miracle, to say the least. But we pulled it off, and we pulled it off really freaking well. I can't even begin to explain it, but our costumes were excellent, our set was phenomenal, the orchestra was good, the acting and singing were prepared and ready, and there was an overall positive attitude throughout the entire cast and crew. I haven't been in a drama production at THS that has had such a good feeling throughout it. Even during tech week, things went fairly smoothly. The show came together so well, when it shouldn't have.

Sweeney Todd has been quite an undertaking-- vocally, mentally, and... physically. I have never been more exhausted by a show... but then again, I have never been so inspired or contented by a show (possible exceptions include Aida and pretty much everything choir-related.) The fact that a show about a serial killer can be so inspiring is... well... inspiring. :)

The part of Sweeney Todd is one of my dream roles. In fact, it's my second-highest dream role, trumped only by the Phantom of the Opera. So, it's understandable that I was fervently excited when I got the role. However, I was very wary about the show itself. I had actually talked to our director personally about my worries as far as orchestra and tech-stuff go, because I didn't want this show to fall through. But, miraculously, everyone, from Chorus to Lovetts, took on their respective roles and met their respective challenges. I'm almost afraid to pinch myself, in case I'm dreaming.

If you're reading this and you are a Sweeney cast/crew/pit member, you rock. And I love you forever. Thanks for making this the best senior musical EVER.

And... if you didn't see it... it pretty much sucks to be you. :)