Jiggywinks!

Are you new to the world of community theater? Here are some tips to help you become the actor everyone loves to work with. All these lessons I have learned myself through making mistakes or watching someone else do so. So, from one newbie to another: Arrive Early. I have my own struggles with this rule—I always seem to be 3-5 minutes late for everything! If that’s what happens to you, leave half an hour early. If you're going to be late, text the designated manager/director and give them a reason and an ETA. Shoot to get there 15-20 minutes early, then you have time to go back for your script, car keys, charger, water bottle, etc. Speaking of…. Bring A Water Bottle . This is just a good practice. You don’t have to get up and leave if you’re thirsty, and miss out on instruction or disturb those trying to focus. Eleven million points to Gyffindor if it’s eco-friendly! No Open Containers. A personal rule of mine. That includes the little straw-tumblers. If you can

Where to start? Well--Mr. Spenalzo ended up in the ticket booth for a few days, until so many people complained of jump scares Denise stuck him in the storage closet (with a warning sign on the door--"For Those of The Faint of Heart--Mr. 'Gotcha' Spenalzo Resides Within"). Farewell, my child! My husband's cousin's girlfriend is having a baby, and I was invited to the shower. I couldn't make it, so I made them a lovely knit baby bonnet. Okay, so it's not the most attractive piece of work I've done--but I learned so many new skills while I was doing it! #fearless Then Thanksgiving happened, which is when I was going to give them the baby bonnet. I unfortunately was sick, so I sent along a couple pies with Ben to the event. The pies made it in where they were well received. Ben forgot the present in the trunk, so I guess I'll have to give it to them at Christmas. Also that weekend, we sent out Christmas cards!   I finally got a