I'm sad, but relieved as well. Things can get stressful during a show, and I feel like it's magnified times 10 from the director/administration viewpoint that we all had. We went out on a good one, guys. It was a great show. Thank you all so much.
though the stress n work 24/7 for the show was a bit exhausting at times, I would do it again in a heartbeat. it was both an enjoyable n great experience to work on such a great show with you all. everyone really pulled through, and it showed.
last post until next year: performing arts is a odd creature. you work hard, sweat, stress, cry, but also laugh, bond, and ultimately create something that has never existed before. think about it. several months ago this piece of art was nonexistent. now it lives on in many memories...forever. when the performance is done, there is an empty void in those who created. thus the motivation to create again. i hope all of you have many more opportunities to do something similar in the future.
a job well done to all of you. i agree with that man of many words, dr. pibl; i'm thankful i could be part of your experience.
Oh - and this show lives on, and will live on, forever. The CTC flag is in the DR. We're among the legends. This show will be talked about for a long, long time. I think it's really, really special that we wrote and directed the first full-length, unified Spring Play in the history of the school. It's an amazing thing. Oh, and it was GOOD. :) Mr. Burns called it the best senior show EVER in class today. He thought it was very well written and executed.
So last blog about Confidentiality only it's not so confidential anymore! I'm kind of sad to see it go to be honest, as cliche as it is this show was/is my baby we raised it from page to stage, but at the same time I'm really happy that we made a whole bunch of people laugh until they A. cried or B. Peed their pants for 3 straight nights! I mean we got 3 shows instead of the usual 2 which i think already says something and then to have Mr. Burns praise the show so highly in English this morning kind of made my day. I agree with pibl (no e) in saying that the stress tears fights laughter disagreements practical jokes it was all worth it and I would do it again in the blink of an eye. Look what we did! seriously 10 people managed to write a show and had it make sense and not only that but we made something special and amazing. I'm so glad i got to do this with all of you, most of whom i've known since 6th grade (wow). I'm gonna miss this not gonna lie but it was the experience of a lifetime and i'm glad i shared it with everysingle one of you! Much love y'all xoxo Lena
So this is it. We did it. We took something that was originally nothing but an idea and made a masterpiece. On that first night after the show when I went in the tech shop and told everyone that I've never been that proud in my life, I wasn't lying. I wasn't just proud of the actors though. I was proud of all of us. WE did it. Even though the actors were the ones on the stage bringing our visions to life , we all know that there is so much more to a show, and that was us. The most rewarding thing about this experience was that I didn't feel that moment just that first night. It was like every time that show finished I felt even better than the night before. Sitting in class today listening to Mr. Burns say that that was the best student written play he's seen on the Pennington stage blew my mind. What we accomplished was something amazing- something that 90% of people will never come close to accomplishing. We made something real (albeit, zombies were involved). Thank you to all of you, because without you guys I wouldn't have been able to feel that sense of pride that I still feel and always will knowing that confidentiality started as nothing more than an idea and became something magical. Today in class when I said that my favorite thing about Pennington Drama was that a diverse group of people come together and always make magic as soon as the lights come up, I wasn't lying. But in our experience, we made magic all year, and it really hit me when I got to sit and watch that magic reveal itself on stage. Thank you all and remember how we created something as spectacular as this play was from just an idea that we took a chance following. Don't be afraid to take that chance in the future, because you all kind of taught me not to be.
That was it. Almost a year of preparing for last week has come and gone. The moment we never could have conceived would arrive came and then went. So small a moment in time will hold a huge place in our hearts and our lives, I never want to forget it. We need a photo together, a memory frozen on Ms. Houston's desk of many things to remind what happens when 10 slightly mad, but very enthusiastic and dedicated seniors put their heads together. But what made Confidentiality so great? Was it the comedy? the movies with Nick and Eriks? Crazy Jimmy's Glasses? Mr. Lipinski's voice? The Sour Belts? Mr. Gordon's 2nd Computer Monitor, the revolving bookcase? the tech shop? No, it was none of those things because it was all of those things and more. What we did was capture the reality of high school. The bullies who want to be hero's, the graffiti on men’s bathrooms, the young children who have no idea about the horrors abut to befall them in a year or two, getting into college, people who feel isolated, and people who never realized that they liked the guy with the girly scream. But we also put in deep and meaningful messages inside ridiculous moments. We captured that all and no one can take it away. But perhaps the greatest thing is that we made a family by making it one play, rather than 10 people feuding over actors, we had one creation we all equally cared for and in doing so, we know each other better and I feel...good, like a part of something I've always wanted to be in, but never known what it was. Now though, I do know. In five years time we should all meet again, have some "Saki" and for the first time, dare to taste chicken Tortilla Casserole. I think our achievement can be put it in similar words spoken by Winston Churchill: "Never in the field of Pennington Drama was so much owed by so many to so few."
Today, I was talking to Joey McNeil about the show. He said he really enjoyed it, but was disappointed when he didn't see me (and the rest of you) on the stage. He asked me if I was upset that my last show I wasn't in. He thought I'd be disappointed that I wasn't performing on stage. I told him that I really enjoyed just directing and being able to watch my own creation every night. It really is special and moving to watch something you created on stage. Houston - you are blessed to have that privilege. I love acting so much, and I don't think I could ever give it up for good. But watching your direction on stage and having an audience enjoy it is truly amazing. This was one of the best experiences I've had in theatre. Thank you all.
Thanks, everyone for everything. I've enjoyed it all, even when I was cranky, annoyed, or coming on strong with the Houston/Harding beat down! It was a genuine pleasure working with all of you and I'd love to do it again one day.
Sorry with Mct's it was just craziness but i have to say that working all of you has been a true pleasure I think my only regret is that i could not of been closer with all of you during my time at pennington because i do not know a better group of people then all of you. as emotional of a time as this is for all of us and i know it is for me after 7 years of memories it is just crazy that it is winding down this project represents so much to me as a person and i would justlike to thank all of you for making it be so great when i couldntbe there thanks again,
I say Chaps, jolly good show what!
ReplyDeleteIt was really good!!!! Everyone did a really great job. I am proud of them. Some of them are even better than they were before.
ReplyDeleteIT WAS MIND BOTTELING like when it's so awesome your thoughts get all twisted up like in a bottle?
ReplyDeleteI really didn't want this to end and now I'm extremely sad that it is over.
ReplyDeleteI'm sad, but relieved as well. Things can get stressful during a show, and I feel like it's magnified times 10 from the director/administration viewpoint that we all had. We went out on a good one, guys. It was a great show. Thank you all so much.
ReplyDeletegreat show, was surprised by the audiences reaction. over all this was a great experiences and it was a honor to work with you all.
ReplyDeletethough the stress n work 24/7 for the show was a bit exhausting at times, I would do it again in a heartbeat. it was both an enjoyable n great experience to work on such a great show with you all. everyone really pulled through, and it showed.
ReplyDeleteit was great every night, mr berns came up to me afterwards and told me it was one of the best student written shows he had ever seen.. i'l miss it
ReplyDeletelast post until next year: performing arts is a odd creature. you work hard, sweat, stress, cry, but also laugh, bond, and ultimately create something that has never existed before. think about it. several months ago this piece of art was nonexistent. now it lives on in many memories...forever. when the performance is done, there is an empty void in those who created. thus the motivation to create again. i hope all of you have many more opportunities to do something similar in the future.
ReplyDeletea job well done to all of you. i agree with that man of many words, dr. pibl; i'm thankful i could be part of your experience.
Oh - and this show lives on, and will live on, forever. The CTC flag is in the DR. We're among the legends. This show will be talked about for a long, long time. I think it's really, really special that we wrote and directed the first full-length, unified Spring Play in the history of the school. It's an amazing thing. Oh, and it was GOOD. :) Mr. Burns called it the best senior show EVER in class today. He thought it was very well written and executed.
ReplyDeleteSo last blog about Confidentiality only it's not so confidential anymore!
ReplyDeleteI'm kind of sad to see it go to be honest, as cliche as it is this show was/is my baby we raised it from page to stage, but at the same time I'm really happy that we made a whole bunch of people laugh until they A. cried or B. Peed their pants for 3 straight nights! I mean we got 3 shows instead of the usual 2 which i think already says something and then to have Mr. Burns praise the show so highly in English this morning kind of made my day. I agree with pibl (no e) in saying that the stress tears fights laughter disagreements practical jokes it was all worth it and I would do it again in the blink of an eye. Look what we did! seriously 10 people managed to write a show and had it make sense and not only that but we made something special and amazing. I'm so glad i got to do this with all of you, most of whom i've known since 6th grade (wow).
I'm gonna miss this not gonna lie but it was the experience of a lifetime and i'm glad i shared it with everysingle one of you!
Much love y'all
xoxo
Lena
So this is it. We did it. We took something that was originally nothing but an idea and made a masterpiece. On that first night after the show when I went in the tech shop and told everyone that I've never been that proud in my life, I wasn't lying. I wasn't just proud of the actors though. I was proud of all of us. WE did it. Even though the actors were the ones on the stage bringing our visions to life , we all know that there is so much more to a show, and that was us. The most rewarding thing about this experience was that I didn't feel that moment just that first night. It was like every time that show finished I felt even better than the night before. Sitting in class today listening to Mr. Burns say that that was the best student written play he's seen on the Pennington stage blew my mind. What we accomplished was something amazing- something that 90% of people will never come close to accomplishing. We made something real (albeit, zombies were involved). Thank you to all of you, because without you guys I wouldn't have been able to feel that sense of pride that I still feel and always will knowing that confidentiality started as nothing more than an idea and became something magical. Today in class when I said that my favorite thing about Pennington Drama was that a diverse group of people come together and always make magic as soon as the lights come up, I wasn't lying. But in our experience, we made magic all year, and it really hit me when I got to sit and watch that magic reveal itself on stage. Thank you all and remember how we created something as spectacular as this play was from just an idea that we took a chance following. Don't be afraid to take that chance in the future, because you all kind of taught me not to be.
ReplyDeleteThat was it. Almost a year of preparing for last week has come and gone. The moment we never could have conceived would arrive came and then went. So small a moment in time will hold a huge place in our hearts and our lives, I never want to forget it. We need a photo together, a memory frozen on Ms. Houston's desk of many things to remind what happens when 10 slightly mad, but very enthusiastic and dedicated seniors put their heads together. But what made Confidentiality so great? Was it the comedy? the movies with Nick and Eriks? Crazy Jimmy's Glasses? Mr. Lipinski's voice? The Sour Belts? Mr. Gordon's 2nd Computer Monitor, the revolving bookcase? the tech shop? No, it was none of those things because it was all of those things and more. What we did was capture the reality of high school. The bullies who want to be hero's, the graffiti on men’s bathrooms, the young children who have no idea about the horrors abut to befall them in a year or two, getting into college, people who feel isolated, and people who never realized that they liked the guy with the girly scream. But we also put in deep and meaningful messages inside ridiculous moments. We captured that all and no one can take it away. But perhaps the greatest thing is that we made a family by making it one play, rather than 10 people feuding over actors, we had one creation we all equally cared for and in doing so, we know each other better and I feel...good, like a part of something I've always wanted to be in, but never known what it was. Now though, I do know. In five years time we should all meet again, have some "Saki" and for the first time, dare to taste chicken Tortilla Casserole. I think our achievement can be put it in similar words spoken by Winston Churchill: "Never in the field of Pennington Drama was so much owed by so many to so few."
ReplyDeleteToday, I was talking to Joey McNeil about the show. He said he really enjoyed it, but was disappointed when he didn't see me (and the rest of you) on the stage. He asked me if I was upset that my last show I wasn't in. He thought I'd be disappointed that I wasn't performing on stage. I told him that I really enjoyed just directing and being able to watch my own creation every night. It really is special and moving to watch something you created on stage. Houston - you are blessed to have that privilege. I love acting so much, and I don't think I could ever give it up for good. But watching your direction on stage and having an audience enjoy it is truly amazing. This was one of the best experiences I've had in theatre. Thank you all.
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Thanks, everyone for everything. I've enjoyed it all, even when I was cranky, annoyed, or coming on strong with the Houston/Harding beat down! It was a genuine pleasure working with all of you and I'd love to do it again one day.
ReplyDeleteSorry with Mct's it was just craziness but i have to say that working all of you has been a true pleasure I think my only regret is that i could not of been closer with all of you during my time at pennington because i do not know a better group of people then all of you. as emotional of a time as this is for all of us and i know it is for me after 7 years of memories it is just crazy that it is winding down this project represents so much to me as a person and i would justlike to thank all of you for making it be so great when i couldntbe there thanks again,
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