Deep Cove In The Snow. Deep Cove, North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. December 2022.

Production Update

Bought a tape measure and a carabiner on the weekend so I didn't have to borrow the director's. This one is even better, and lighter. Why did I not think of this sooner.

At rehearsal, the Stage Manager, the Sound Designer, a few actors that volunteered and I all painted set pieces for about 2 hours. We had to do it outside because the director claimed, "It's a beautiful day!"

I mean it didn't rain but still! Anyways, I got paint on my pants so now I have a trophy to show anyone who asks. Will also have to paint next week, just doing the sides of some flats and a few touchups. The director only told me once I started panicking that 2 of the vertical flats I thought we were painting we actually aren't using. Good going, director!

Anyways, rehearsals are actually going better than expected, so hopefully the actors should get off-book soon.

Porteau Cove, BC, Canada. June 2017

Show Update!

First night show one and done, woo! Still got one more night show tho...

Also, one of the main leading actors was delivering a monologue towards 3 other characters and accidentally did one of their names our of order so just said "and you" but it worked! (I don't think the crowd remembered anyways)

Also, we got our concession stand selling overpriced snacks for the 'experience' so I hope we can get back at least as much as a bucket of paint :/

one litre of paint was like 50 bucks :(

Yeah I met someone who had an invisible disability like me and they had just gotten steroid injections into their knees so it was really painful, so they were using the disabled spot on the bus but a whiny lady came up and told them they couldn't use it??? So they had to argue with this lady all along the bus ride about what in invisible disability is.

using disabled stalls, seats, and parking spots without needing them is not innocuous. these aren't just things that make disabled people's lives easier (although that's reason enough). they prevent us from being injured or in distress, and allow us to take care of our needs. removing our access to that can put us in danger. stop it.

also, to the invisibly disabled people reading this - including mentally ill and neurodivergent people - if you need these accomodations, please continue to use them. your needs matter. do what you need to stay as safe and healthy as possible.

quick what is everyone doing right now

My friend is collecting interesting coins so I looked through my coin jar and found some cool ones, like a lot of Quarters from the 2010 Olympics. We will do a trade deal tomorrow.

i mean how else would he deal with Benoit's shenanigans?

I also love how we all just immediately went they're married.

Not they're boyfriend's, just got together or engaged, it was just clear that they have been married for a long time

Show Week Costume Mishap!

Since I'm the only stagehand backstage, I have to run props and costumes to actors. No big deal, all the actors double-triple check their costumes and props.

Well, for our third show, which was this morning, an actor forgot one of their costume pieces! Since there's another room with extra costumes that haven't been used, another actor and I looked until we could find something similar.

That was on stage left. I had to cross over to stage right for a set change, then had to go BACK to stage left to grab that costume for the actor, then back to stage right. All in a day's work, I guess.

My Annoying, Homophobic & Misogynistic Classmate (i hope this doesn't become a series)

So, there's this guy in my science class who sits next to me. My science teacher changes our spots every month so I'm gonna be stuck with this guy for the rest of the month.

But, how is he annoying, homophobic & misogynistic, you ask? Well, today in class we were learning about the pros & cons of asexual and sexual reproduction, when someone in my class asked about surrogates.

My science teacher explained very well, talking about in vitro fertilization, and explaining how else it worked, how the egg is fertilized in a lab and whatever. Then, the Annoying Classmate asks why people actually use surrogation. My science teacher then explains that the most common reason is if the mother isn't able to carry the child, or give birth, or is sterile. And would you guess what the Annoying Classmate said to me?

He said, word for word: "If I was a girl and that happened to me I would just give up."

Like, okay??? Did I ask you?? Did you have to tell me???

Also, during the lesson, he turned around to some guy behind him, stuck out his hand, and said:

"Give me a handshake if you're homophobic."

I wasn't able to see what happened, because I was trying to take notes, but then after a few seconds, Annoying Classmate says:

"Glad we have something in common."

I can't believe I have to sit next to him for the entire month.

Hope this doesn't become a series, but I'll update you if he does anything else annoying or controversial, if ya'll wish.

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