Having finished the first semester of the UTS Journalism course about two weeks ago now, I've had what can probably be labelled as my busiest week ever!
What made my week so busy? A theatrical performance of Peter Pan!
Over the past 2-3 months our group in the theatre society had been working very hard together at intense rehearsals every week to create a great show. Having spent countless hours going over scenes and changing pieces of the play that didn't quite work (eg: Awkward boat scene), we all seemed to develop a very unique and incredible friendship.
Our director, Michelle Sewell, summed things up quite well after our fourth and final show last Saturday, saying that she felt like we were just like a big family.
So many different personalities were mixed together, and so many days were shared where the performers almost felt like they were going to collapse in exhaustion. The number of hilarious moments we all shared would be almost impossible to count.
Every show we did was different, and every person who was involved in the performances gave so much of their own time and effort to make it work as well as it did.
From these shows I've learnt a lot not only about theatre and the process from reading the script to being under the lights. I've learnt a lot about friends and (yeah I know it's corny, but sshh) myself.
Prior to this show I had no real confidence on stage, and while I don't see myself as being a great actor, I find myself enjoying the experience of being on a stage and performing not only for the audience, but for the other cast members too.
This cast has been fantastic. Our first show was on Wednesday, which was also my birthday, and they all gave me a birthday I can never forget.
Walking into the theatre after having lunch with Sophia, Sharon and Gina (thankyou for shouting Sophia!), I was welcomed by lots of hugs and a "Happy Birthday" song. After this I was then provided with multiple blown-up balloons (thanks Jake!), which included a huge birthday hat, swords, and in accordance with my "I thought it was only flowers that die" line from the play, a nice collection of balloon flowers.
Many many mini cupcakes were then handed around (Thanks Cecilia!), and I was also given two bars of chocolate :) (thanks Sami!).
After the show, they again sung "Happy Birthday" to me, and handed me an amazing card which they had written in. Still, after this, I was shouted many drinks when we went out partying in the city.
So, with Peter Pan now finished, and the empty feeling of not being so incredibly busy with all these people sinking in, it's time to look forward to next semesters shows, and to say thank you so much for the many many memories from this show.
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