Clean the Shop, Cleanse the Soul

Our largest production of the season, The Cherry Orchard, closed on February 20th and with the clearing of the orchard went numerous piles of costumes and supplies to their rightful homes.  Having nearly 2 weeks of prep-time before Bat Boy takes over the racks has been an unusual luxury.  We are more organized than ever before...have you EVER BEFORE seen the top of the cutter/draper's table?

We strive to learn from and improve with each production.  Having just a little time between projects gives us the opportunity to think back on what worked and what didn't, to review what was most stressful and think of new ways to approach our work and alleviate those same stresses in the future.  Maybe the physical act of picking up every last thread and pin or purging old notes from binders is a kind of therapy.  With each trip to the dumpster, can we also get rid of any remaining resentment from tech?  With each swipe of disinfectant, can we also clear away residual fatigue and stress from dress rehearsals and previews?

And so we are spotless.  Costume racks and hearts are lighter.  Let's pledge to jump into our next project with energy and excitement and renewed joy for our work.