Greetings…your friendly VSC blogger dropping in again to share with you a remarkable story that happened right here at VSC…
It always amazes me the lengths people go to help one another. I firmly believe in the innate goodness of the human spirit. Most prominently, I have experienced such goodness from my box office manager, BJ. I currently work for her in the box office as a part of my communications internship. As a communications intern, I not only help market the shows, but also help with ticket sales. My degree is in directing, so clearly I am excited to get any job in theater.
Well…BJ knows my love for directing and went out of her way to contact the director for Moon for the Misbegotten, Edward Morgan, back in early December. She asked him if he would be open to having me come into rehearsals. She wanted me to shadow him so that I could see what it was like to be a director in a regional theater setting. Morgan agreed and so I was very privileged to sit in on his rehearsals.
Morgan was amazing – he always talked with me about why he did certain things and how to handle other situations. I learned so much from this opportunity! I also loved every second of being a part of a production again. I did not realize how much I missed it. As much as I love handling ticket sales and marketing our shows, I absolutely love being there in the action of the rehearsals! The fact that BJ contacted Morgan and made such a request just goes to show that people who work in the theater all believe and support each other. I am forever grateful for her willingness to aid in my continual learning process. And I will always treasure what I learned from observing Morgan’s directing style.
Morgan and I on Opening Night for Moon for the Misbegotten
You are great Stacey! Keep it up!!!!!