Well guys, it's been a long few months and LLL is opening this wed! It's been such an amazing opportunity and I can't believe that I get to be so involved in such an amazing project. When people ask me what exactly my Job is as a designer I never know exactly what to say because I've done lots of different things, I had to go to most of the fitting with the actor to help out, I did a few hours of paperwork, pulled most of the jewelry for the show, did hours of research on world war two inform insignia for all of the male characters, and did some crafty type things like build a head and and a necklace.plus lots of other little things that i can't remember.
This past week I have been to dress rehearsals almost every night which have been fun, but left me exhausted. Tuesday through Saturday I was at rehearsal for probably about 5 hours each night. It was so much fun getting to see the show so many times. I was thoroughly entertained and there were some hilarious moments.
So I thought that after the last dress rehearsal, I would be able to let ho of the show and my couple months of stress would come to an end, but it never really ends up working out like that does it? Because on Saturday Janet asked me of I could help with hair during the show because everyone assigned to this show dropped out. So what does this mean exactly? It means that for the next 3 weeks I have to be at 6 shows a week and help with wig changes, reaping mustaches and fun things like that, I'm actually pretty excited because I get to be backstage, plus I get credit. This is a "class" that I would have to do eventually anyway. So the next month will be crazy I don't think I'll get to sleep again until April, but it will be a good experience.
Working on loves labors lost has honestly been such an amazing experience. I'm still not sure what I want to do with my life. I'm actually more confused than ever, but whatever I end up doing, this was a large first step. And next year I get to work on two shows! One of which im going to be the head designer.
So obviously I'm a little biased, but for any of you who are in the Utah area,you should really come see the show. Like I said its really awesome. It's entertaining, romantic, hilarious ad sad all at the same time plus it has some really great singing and dancing too!
Here is the video preview that was made for Loves Labors Lost as part of the Ad campaign. not all the costumes are their real costumes, but it gives you an idea of what the show is like
