First Rehearsal Reflections!

         Yesterday was the first day of Beauty and the Beast rehearsals! It was pretty nerve-wracking to take charge of such a big room filled with my peers, but the whole evening went very smoothly. I had been working all of this summer and the first week of classes to prepare for the first rehearsal and the fact that everything was ready to go and worked well made me feel fantastic. I won’t lie, preparing to stage manage has been very stressful. However, listening to the affirmations from the acting company and my fellow production team members, as well as watching the cast rehearse their first songs, has made it all seem so special and worth it. This is one of the most challenging jobs I have taken on in the arts and I am very proud of myself for what I have done so far and will continue to do.

    That said, it is true that my days are getting busier and busier, especially with rehearsals lasting until 10pm (11pm in the near future). I have found it hard to make time for classes, work, rehearsal, stage management preparation, homework, cooking/eating, and sleeping. It sometimes feels like there just aren’t enough hours in the day to take care of everything that I am committed to – and it is only week two! However, I have found some nuggets that have been helpful in keeping me calm. I do my best to put my daily to-do list in order of what is most important – sleeping and food are at the top, since I cannot function for my other tasks if I don’t take care of my health. Second is definitely getting to all of my classes and doing homework. First and foremost, I am here at ONU to be a student, so my classwork must be a higher priority. Third is my work for Beauty and the Beast – which includes my stage management prep work as well as rehearsals. More often than not, I found that viewing my stage management work as homework helps me to keep it on my mind and get it done. My work schedule is pretty low on my list, since my boss was kind enough to let me lessen my work schedule during the course of the show. Keeping my priorities in mind is what helps me to not get overwhelmed. And when I do get overwhelmed – which is inevitable and has already happened a few times – I allow myself to vent to people that I trust. Talking out my frustration usually helps me release tension, or at best, come up with a solution. This entire process will certainly be a growth period for me and force me to learn some important lessons! 🎭

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  1. HallieSeptember 1, 2021 at 12:21 PM

    Hi Emily! I really enjoyed reading about your preparation for the production. I can understand that with rehearsals picking up that you may start to get overwhelmed with your other obligations. With sorority recruitment, I am so overwhelmed trying to manage everything. With the help of others and taking time to yourself, you might find yourself not as stressed out! I hope your production goes well!

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  2. L.WallsSeptember 1, 2021 at 7:31 PM

    Hey Emily, I liked reading your post, especially because I don't know much about preparing for a play. Im sure it is very nerve racking having to take charge for such a big event. I'm sure your days are getting super busy, but I feel like it will be super amazing to see how it ends and how all your hard work and long days paid off!

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  3. Annaleia AltstaetterSeptember 9, 2021 at 1:50 AM

    Emily, I find it so inspiring and courageous that you have the confidence to preform in front of large group settings when performing your shows. I can barely present in front of my design class which only has 6 other students so I envy you haha! I am so glad that your first rehearsal went so smoothly. :)

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  4. UnknownSeptember 16, 2021 at 10:45 AM

    I like that priority list. It is important that we, as your teachers and faculty colleagues remember that about our students. Well said!!

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