Over the past week I have spent 9 hours in a car, 4 on a plane, and 8 on a bus. My back is sore, my feet are antsy, and I am ready to work.
The rigging seminar was very enjoyable. I got to work with Bill Sapsis of Sapsis Rigging and learned more than necessary in the areas of theatrical rigging systems. The week was full of good company, theatre tech bickering, and Chris Garcia's wonderful hospitality. As soon as I had left and went back, I left again... this time for a period quite a bit longer than 3 days.
With a brief stop in Minneapolis and a visit to close friends, I eventually jumped on the plane to take me off on this summer's real adventure: Dell'Arte.
I flew out to san fran and stayed with one of my brother's friends Adrian. I crashed on his couch, woke up, and had a great breakfast cooked by Adrian and his brother. As quickly as I had come I was off again. I lugged my way onto the greyhound with my two bags and sat down for the 8 hours of pure greyhound goodness. The trip was gorgeous heading up into northern California and ended with a crowd of people doing whip-it's in the back seat... I was glad the trip was over.
Tyler (my brother) and Kate (his fiance) picked me up at the Arcata greyhound station and drove me to blue lake last night. I am temporarily staying in a very nice apartment used for guest artists until some of the students move out of their places and I can take over their space. I got up this morning completely oblivious of what to do or where to go, a feeling I am afraid I will have to get used to for awhile.
I am excited to get started on the first show here, "Korbel": about a near by logging tow, and cant wait to meet all the exciting people that infest this community. Every step taken now is a great inch towards a summer of complete joy in this amazing small town where artists come to thrive in the splendor of the theatre.
I will find time to write sometime as soon as I get kicked off into the first projects...
Hope everyone is enjoying their summer, mine is only beginning.
Cheers!
1 comment:
Hey Soren:
Have never posted on a Blog before.....but I guess all old dogs can learn new tricks! Your plans sound exciting and your capacity for adventure is reassuring! Some of the kids I work with seem less interested in experiencing life than making a buck...so immerse yourself and enjoy! When you are in Iowa City...you can borrow my family if you like!
Love your spirit!
Jenny
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