Tour to Rochester was interesting, and a good example of meeting people in person if you can, before you take a job sight unseen...
The job was somewhat good on paper - okay money, housing provided, diversity of work. However, the reality was a theater that was essentially paid community theater, folks who aren't allowed to do the job they are hired for (their job plus 6 others added as you go along), a micro-managing director who can be abusive and bi-polar, and no resources to really do what you want to accomplish and no future. A good learning position for someone right out of college, but not for an established professional.
The show itself was wonderful "Cooking with the Calamari Sister" - funny, entertaining, and wonderful. I can't wait to see the next installment!
Arriving home finally from 9 weeks on the road was interesting. It took a couple days before anything really felt familiar. The cats are glad I am home, and so am I. The first couple days back were all about nesting - cleaning the bathroom, doing laundry, and napping, catching up on much-needed rest.
Then the question of "next step" - where do I go from here? While on the Rochester tour, I spent a couple hours on trade websites, sending out my resume. Some came back and wanted more information, and 3 have interviewed me this week: ART in Boston, Oddfellows Playhouse in Middletown CT, and CalArts in Valencia CA. I also have the option of interviewing with a house in Delaware in mid-October, for a position beginning January 1st.
I had an in-person interview with Oddfellows, and fell in love with the theater. It is a sweet dedicated space, with a lot of potential to grow and learn - I even told them that if I don't work with them as Production Manager, I want to come back as a designer.
The position at CalArt is amazing. When I talked to them today, I realized it is a dream job - production management, technical direction, working with students, getting to explore and grow as an artist/designer, and I'd get to TEACH a course in production management every semester. Oh, joy - oh rapture!!!
Keeping everything I can think of crossed, in hopes this comes through...
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Coming home is always the hardest part. I did a double take as I walked in the door today, completely confused by my surroundings, despite the fact that I've been living here for 12 years. I'll get used to it soon.
ReplyDeleteAll of those options you listed sound wonderful. It's always a joy to have so much offered to us and you deserve it. Carpe Diem!