Finishing a show is never an easy thing. Even when I think I am sick of a show or that I'm ready to move on, there's always a little part of me at least that misses the previous event. Nowadays, I do shows with short runs, like 3 or 4 weeks, and I feel like all the work we do to prepare for the show is too much for such a short run and I wish we could do a lot more! Cuckoo's Nest was really well received and we were praised by many, but it came and went like a thundercloud across the great plains.
Now, it's time to continue with life while recovering from the show. Things are always a little stretched whenever I take on a commitment like this, but if feels like this time was especially rough. My wife was out of work for the last couple of months and our living situation has been up in the air and including a lot of driving around to get our son to school and me to work/rehearsal for the last several weeks. On top of economic stress, I have been fighting an illness that does not seem to want to go away.
I'm tired of talking about all of the things I want to do in my art, but not doing them, so I have tried to hit the ground running after the last show of the run. I have been making phone calls and taking meetings, trying to set up a performance art piece for the summer time. I have a lot of creative juice flowing at the moment and I want to take advantage of it! There are always obstacles that get in the way, but as a producer, it is my job to find ways around those obstacles without losing my head. Often, that includes favors from others.
Today, Leesa is starting her job with TTC and they are being very gracious and kind in understanding and helping with our financial issues. Hopefully we will find a permanent place to live soon and that will be one less worry on our minds. Also, now that I have the time, I can spend some quality time with my son helping him with his school work that he has been struggling with.
We love the Sonoma area and really want to stay here for the rest of our lives. It's not a cheap place to live, but it can prove to be easier than many places due to the amazing people that populate this county. We would not be able to get by without a little help from our friends and to everyone who has helped us out in ways big and small, I am forever grateful. Thank you for helping us sustain our family and to be the creative people that we are. It really does take a group effort some times. Here's to the Community!!!
Now, it's time to continue with life while recovering from the show. Things are always a little stretched whenever I take on a commitment like this, but if feels like this time was especially rough. My wife was out of work for the last couple of months and our living situation has been up in the air and including a lot of driving around to get our son to school and me to work/rehearsal for the last several weeks. On top of economic stress, I have been fighting an illness that does not seem to want to go away.
I'm tired of talking about all of the things I want to do in my art, but not doing them, so I have tried to hit the ground running after the last show of the run. I have been making phone calls and taking meetings, trying to set up a performance art piece for the summer time. I have a lot of creative juice flowing at the moment and I want to take advantage of it! There are always obstacles that get in the way, but as a producer, it is my job to find ways around those obstacles without losing my head. Often, that includes favors from others.
Today, Leesa is starting her job with TTC and they are being very gracious and kind in understanding and helping with our financial issues. Hopefully we will find a permanent place to live soon and that will be one less worry on our minds. Also, now that I have the time, I can spend some quality time with my son helping him with his school work that he has been struggling with.
We love the Sonoma area and really want to stay here for the rest of our lives. It's not a cheap place to live, but it can prove to be easier than many places due to the amazing people that populate this county. We would not be able to get by without a little help from our friends and to everyone who has helped us out in ways big and small, I am forever grateful. Thank you for helping us sustain our family and to be the creative people that we are. It really does take a group effort some times. Here's to the Community!!!
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