To be in theater you have to have a tough skin, I forgot this very important piece of information. I've been stage managing a show and we're about to open.

The show is simply amazing. The story, the actors, the lesson all are powerful. I'm absolutely honored to be a part of a show that deals with such a powerful story. The play follows a woman who's overcome domestic violence through her spiritual practice. It also follows a man who's lost his wife to breast cancer, helping him find his way again.

Working on a show that is homegrown is like working for a nonprofit. The mission is genuine and typically the goal of the organization is to help but there's always the challenge of wearing many hats. That's where I find myself now with this production. We have a small staff to get everything done and its very part time for most of us so getting all of the work done (props, blocking, scheduling, production meetings) is a struggle. People get tired, agitated, loose patience. Through all of this you still have to focus on the show, giving your all to put on a show that is the absolute BEST! With non-profits you are reminded of the mission when you get to the point of frustration or even as far as quitting. With a play you don't always have people who are invested in producing a story but I definitely am.

You can't take things personal because we're all here to produce something amazing. That road to making it happen has bumps for everyone that come at different times. So when someone gets testy take it as this....they're just trying to put on the best show possible.

Goodnight.