If you know me, you know that I have a lot of clothes in my closet. If you really know me, or if you've just seen me by accident, you know that I almost always wear Jeans and a Black shirt of some sort...
Now Fall/Winter is a bit different. I might actually change the color of the shirt because of the number of sweater choices I have...
Today, I'll get to wear a sweater. It might be black, or even grey, or it could even be brown.
I'm actually looking for a sweater in the perfect shade of teal. I'll let you know how that goes.
Now...back to what's going on.
We have moved to Simpsonville South Carolina to afford our kids the opportunity to attend schools that we think match well with our Educational/Social goals for our particular family.
This was not an easy decision, it required leaving the home that we love dearly in Easley.
We're in a transition as we decide what life will look like for the next 5 years.
Regan is a Freshman in High School, and Lucas will be, next year.
We would like to stay here for the length of their High School Experience, if it's meant to be.
That's what's going on with my family.
I am much closer to the Theatre, geographically which has made the past two months easier.
We have finished our first show of the season, Footloose. We are currently in production of three shows; Dear Edwina Jr., The Odd Couple Female Version, and A Wonderful Life.
I am directing Dear Edwina Jr. with a cast of 39 kids oldest 16 youngest 6.
Regan and Rosey are both in the show and Lucas will be running the lights.
It have enjoyed this experience, so much so that I have surprised myself.
Looking forward to Friday when we open.
I am cast as Florence Unger in The Odd Couple. Zachary is the Director and we're having a lot of fun working this one. It is a full circle moment, as my counterpart is the mother of the guy who played opposite Zachary when he acted as Oscar Madison in High School, directed by Anita, the Producer of our show. Mackensie & Zachary met during that production in 2001, and Mackensie is Sylvie in our show at F.I.R.E. You don't ever know who will be in your life, or for how long you'll have them.
In this case, we've all been together for a good long time and it's working.
I am the Production Assistant for A Wonderful Life and am looking forward to seeing Zachary as he plays George Bailey, the iconic character brought to life on film by Jimmy Stewart. It is a soulful story and I know it will be told beautifully by our Company.
That's what's going on in Fountain Inn at the Center for the Visual and Performing Arts....
I am feeling strangely at loose ends...as busy and content as I am, I feel like something should change.
I haven't put my finger on what, or how, but I think something's coming.
I am trying to find a job to help supplement our living expenses. That might require some looking, as I haven't worked since before Regan was born 14 years ago.
There is the conundrum...I haven't worked for a living, but I have worked at F.I.R.E. for the past four years. My resume is packed with experiences that don't translate well to the job market.
Before F.I.R.E. I was a "full time" volunteer at all of the kids schools, and also a regular volunteer at the South Carolina Children's Theatre. Those contributions are of little benefit when a paycheck is being sought. It's a strange problem to have. All my "creative contributions" amount to nothing measurable to anyone but myself.
I know that I've seen shy kids blossom. I know that I've watched a Repertory Acting Company grow exponentially in the quality of the Productions that it presents. I know that I have made friends that will last my whole life. I know that my children have seen what it means to be committed to something that you love and stick it out even when it gets tough. I know a lot of stuff about myself and the world in which we live...
Translate that to a resume, and I might just find a way to earn some money for my family...and support the husband who has spent all these years indulging my theatre pursuits...
Therein lies the rub ~
