Lots of stuff

Well let me start by saying earlier this week my computer crashed. Jeff resurrected it by wiping out the hard drive, but not before making a back up thank goodness. However what was NOT saved were all of my email contacts I had since the reunion and more importantly work contacts. I also had to buy a new Microsoft Office suite (originally procured from my sister) and downloaded my printer program from the Internet. I don't have my digital camera program anymore, but realized I can still download my pictures as long as I can connect my USB. The computer is 6 years old and there's a possibility I may have to buy a new one here down the road.

This evening I went to my first production meeting for High School Musical 2 that I was asked to be stage manager for Houston's Center Stage. The production is being presented in conjunction with the Lone Star College Cy-Fair Campus where the rehearsals and shows will be held. There are a gazillion people involved in the production side. A producer, director, asst. director, music director, choreographer, set design person, sound, lighting, stage manager (me), props, costumer and three publicity people. I was taking notes during the meeting, but I about fell over when they said the budget for the set alone was $2,000 and between $800 and $1000 for the props! I have no idea what I spent for AAFC's HSM a few years ago, but I don't think not including royalties we spent over $1,000 total! I was told I'm the captain of the ship and I'll even have an assistant! Which means I'm not sure what the director and asst. director do - but I'll just tell you now I'm not sure about her (the director's) vision - but I'll keep my mouth shut. We'll see how it goes...we have auditions May 8 and 9 with callbacks on the 11th. Then rehearsals begin on May 16th and we rehearse four days a week until we open July 17th for 8 shows including two matinees.

As usual it's late. I'll post some more pictures tomorrow. I finally got Eli to get his hair cut last week! He's so cute!