The To Do List

This week I am missing an actor and my Stage Manager because of spring break...this was bad news at first but I am coming to understand that it may be a good thing.

I have a dozen lists, items for lists, potential lists whirling around right now and they must be nailed down. Each aspect of the show has a to do list. Lists are like invasive species that must be controlled so they don't spread and inbreed.

To do: make a to do list! Make all the designers make to do lists so that my to do list is shorter.

I am costuming the show as well so I have to shift modes from director to costume designer. Things like remembering to bring safety pins to a fitting, or scheduling a fitting, period and being prepared. Sigh...it's like using a different part of my brain. That's why, I suppose, having all this week to get focused on costumes is a more of a blessing than I realized.