Good evening. It is extremely late and I've had a rather busy day, but alas, I am here anyway (ooooh I'm rhyming now, ten gold stars to Frances).
Last week our school show "Fame" finished. It all went very well and I'm terribly sad that it's over (not feeling the post-show blues too much which I guess is a good thing). It was a shame that it was only my second but last show at Cardinal Griffin as I've worked with some brilliant people but I really do need to move on. THIS IS A COMPLETELY DIFFERENT MATTER so goodbye Cardinal Griffin.
I felt that I needed to put a photo along with this short paragraph and the only photo I found suitable was this. Sorry, Ruth.
On the subject of productions, I got a place in the ensemble of Romeo & Juliet at the Crescent Theatre in Birmingham. I'm so happy that I'm now involved in another production outside of school and I'm really looking forward to the rehearsals beginning in mid August.
Post-show blues
I thought that I would be getting these quite a lot, but I've found that keeping myself busy as much as possible has prevented me to succumb fully to the post-show blues. Sometimes I'll be sitting around and thinking, "Damn, I would've been at rehearsals this time four weeks ago" and I'll have to be OI NO FRANCES STOP THINKING LIKE THAT GO BAKE A CAKE OR SOMETHING. I can't bake cakes, that was just an example. I can't bake at all.
I've had quite a few opportunities arise lately to audition for different shows and short films so I'm always looking forward and trying to concentrate on these rather than drooping around and feeling sorry for myself that the past productions are over.
I'm feeling very happy but very busy at the moment. I recently bought myself a diary to carry around with me to make notes of different things and keep myself on top of all my plans so I don't forget anything. I'm not necessarily pushing myself too hard with certain things, I just want to do the best I possibly can at the moment and get as much done as quick as possible. Many of my days are jam-packed with different days out/activities as there is just so much I want to do and so many people I need to see. I'm not feeling stressed, I just feel like I need to slow down. I NEED TO CHOOSE DA MELLOW LIFE.
Going back to Romeo and Juliet, here is a video from the RSC performing the balcony scene. I rather enjoyed this; it's particularly beautiful. Make sure you watch it if you have the time.
Goodnight, God bless.
