I'll Keep My Head Down And My Chin Up...

Spring break was a good time. 

Back to the grind of things today. Golgonooza is soon, and I'm excited but nervous about it coming together. It always does, though. Somehow. There is so much to do, but I guess there's a certain trust that comes with being a part of any production that everyone will just do their part and you'll do yours and vola! Theatre magic makes it possible.

I still haven't heard back from any of the summer internships or apprenticeships I've applied to. The first one I put my application into is the one I'm most hoping to be accepted to. The Williamstown Theatre Festival apprenticeship for actors. Check this out:

"An apprentice’s theatrical experience is not built on performance opportunities alone. Apprentices work on a number of crews and positions throughout the summer that make the season possible, including building sets, hanging lights, assisting the marketing department, greeting audiences, and providing vital support to the many and varied needs of the Festival on a daily basis. In short, and with no understatement, apprentices are the lifeblood of the Williamstown Theatre Festival; it would be impossible to do what we do without them. Apprentices also take part in a unique classroom-learning experience, consisting of approximately two to four classes a week. Resident artists teach a wide variety of classes across many disciplines, and master classes with world-renowned visiting artists are scheduled throughout the summer. Apprentices will interact with, observe, and ultimately learn from many of the established artists who visit the Festival each season. "

I worked the hardest on that application (and on even being 'allowed' by my mom to apply). Also, it costs money to participate in the program so I created a very lengthy personal statement of financial need.

I also have an application in to North Western's National High School Institute summer program. I've applied to be an assistant faculty member for the theatre arts area of the program. It's like a pre-college thing for high schoolers who are interested in all different fields.

"The faculty of the Theatre Arts Division is composed of award-winning educators, performers, designers, directors, and choreographers from theatres and universities throughout the country. (for undergraduates interested in theatre, teaching, internship). All Faculty Associates are required to life in the dormitory and serve as dorm counselors for which they recieve room and board and stipend."

All I have to say is: HECK YES! I'd love to.

Lastly, I have an application into the Center for Talented Youth with John Hopkin's.

"At CTY you will work with an exceptional group of students, make contacts and friendships with dynamic colleagues, and gain valuable experience in a rigorous academic community. CTY has consistently been named as one of the top internships in leading publications. We have a network of past employees now working in positions ranging from heads of school to deans of students to university professors."

Again, a great opportunity for the summer.

It's just hard to wait. If I don't hear back by April 1st, I'm calling at least the first two places to see what my application's standing is.... It'd be nice to know what I'm doing with my summer, though.

Okay! I have to go call a man about a bedroom set for the stage, write sound and lighting cues, figure out my schedule for next semester, wait to hear back from three different apprenticeship/internship opportunities, get ready for Easter, start packing my room up so I don't have as much crap to take home as I did last year, aaaaaaaaand scene.