I've been on a bit of a hiatus from social networking/blogging sites. I'm trying to get back into it and be an active blogger. So here it goes again!
Right now I'm student teaching two days a week...and it's hard! It is definitely a humbling experience. I teach high schoolers who don't want to be there most of the time. I'm really leaning toward the wee ones (like kindergarten through fourth grade)...right now I feel as though all the magic and fluff of teaching is just taken out with the older ones. Some people might like a more serious audience, but I love making a production and getting the kids excited! But, the reality of being an art teacher is that I don't get as much of a choice as some teachers. Since I'll be certified to K-12, I could really go anywhere. And with jobs so scarce, teaching high school is a very real possibility.
Also, I'm stage managing an opera, which is even harder. I thought I was somewhat prepared since I've stage managed recitals before. Boy was I wrong! During dance recitals, the biggest thing I have to worry about is getting the girls in their places when they're on stage and to shut up when they're not. In this, the whole show starts and ends when I say it does. Lights, curtains, everything. And since I don't know the intricate dance of things like Conductor's Special and curtain calls, it's been a HUGE learning experience. Needless to say I had a meltdown the other day. But I feel like we need to do that sometimes. I got all my tears out (in the shop. haha) and then got back into it. Yesterday was opening night and I felt much more comfortable. Yes there were slight problems, but much better than rehearsal.
So that's what's going on with me. Among other things, but that's for another upcoming post!
