Chapter 1: The Travel
Synopsis- A group of kids board a bus and travel to their destination across the great red dot. The travel is tinged with....(writer pauses to ponder what would be the best word to describe the journey there)...noise.
I honestly believe someone spiked their drinks with sugar! Everyone was on their seats (literally). Some were running around (please imagine, if you would, a bunch of kids running along the narrow pathway between the seats), others shouting (not singing) songs of which the words could not be discerned and then there were some who had their eyes wide opened staring into empty space (i swear they were sleeping).
Chapter 2: The Arrival
Synopsis- Rain.
It poured like it never did before and everyone was soaking wet!!!! I mean...WHAT THE HELL!!! (I would like to thank God at this point...karma...sigh) So there we were running for our lives from the bus to the arts house. By the way, apparently the bus driver could not even park her vehicle near the arts house...she had to park it at least half a kilometer away from the venue...not kidding.
Chapter 3: The preparation
Synopsis- Shivering (from the cold of the rain and air- con)
Yes so there we all were standing in the venue, wet from the cold, done up hair now a mess, nice ironed shirts now wrinkled...what a way to impress the press...
So then began the short rehearsals that soon led to the contemporary dancers giggling away as they realised what little space they had...
It also soon led to me harping on my light director to move faster in his programming...
Chapter 4: Press Release
Synopsis- (Writer decides to just use one word for this)...AWESOMENESS
From the moment they began to the point where we ended, it was perfect...Arteen Furteens sold themselves pretty darn well despite several glitches that took place. I was proud and impressed with the way many of them held themselves and could not have asked for a better cast or crew.
OKTO interviewed a few of us and it was an amazing night.
Chapter 5: Food
Synopsis- Writer hisses and complains about not getting any of the food
CAN YOU BELIEVE THOSE PEOPLE!!! THEY BLOODY FINISHED THE FOOD BEFORE I COULD EAT ANYTHING!!! Okay maybe I'm exaggerating...someone did pass me two pieces of chocolate cake....but they were tiny!!!!
Chapter 6: Return
Synopsis- Why the cast and crew can't just disperese and go home...
The sypnosis says it all...basically the cast and crew of Arteen Furteens just cannot give a quick goodbye and head of home. Oh no. That would not do at all. They must perform a ritual that demands half an hour to began as much preparation is needed to mouth the simple word; bye. Then, another half an hour must be put aside to prepare hugging everyone. Upon the achievement of these two simple actions, the next tedious task of actually walking away and going home will be performed.
It may appear as though the writer is being overly dramatic, but seriously, it is the truth!!!
So yes, a brief and dry version of what happened on the press release day...
(PS: It frightens me to catch a glimpse of what could be, knowing that the very thread that holds its succes is very fragile. I single wrong move could ruin it all and it is something I would hate to jepordise. Much effort and energy has already gone into this project. But most of all, much love and friendship has blossomed from it. If anything, this press release has given me the reassurance that I have needed.)
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