The Aftermath

Putting on a musical is a lot of work. Every year I forget and then re-learn just how many elements need to be put together to put on a show. Advertising & fundraising; costumes, make-up, and hair for the cast (in this case, 74); mic co-ordination, sound effects, music, and lights; and trying to get into a locked theater make for a crazy-amazing experience.

I can't gush enough about how amazing the casts that I've gotten to work with over the past six years are. Some of my peers have become family. Getting dandelion/random weed bouquets from younger kids on the last day is one of the best feelings in the world. I really, really love my fellow cast members.

Theatre itself has taught me so much about myself and what my limits are. I've grown more through the past six years than I ever thought possible. Being onstage with the group for the last time was strange. I was feeling so many things it felt like I was feeling nothing at some points and everything at others. Okay, enough mushiness.

As a high school senior, I'm told every other day to really take in and savor every moment. I came to the conclusion a while ago that I can't really savor moments any more than I do when I just 'live' in the moments. In an attempt to 'savor' my last homeschool musical, I decided to put together a backstage, all-access pass, behind-the-scenes video. Enjoy ;)