Pretty much every night on break, amirite? (I'm not right.)
So what did my last big break consist of?
I started things off with a grand surprise that you must have read about in my previous post. Here's the YouTube recap version:
I realized that the rest of my break was absolutely jam-packed full and that my thesis was due just after we got back from break and that I wouldn't have time to write it unless I pretty much finished it RIGHT NOW. So while everyone and their adorable puppy was out frolicking in the semi-Springy sun, I was elbow deep in grief and escapism in modern society research.
I did manage to go see The Nether at the Duke of York which was disturbingly fascinating, as well as containing some of the best American accents I've heard over here. Also, Katie, JoJo and I joined our friend Matt in a weekly piano man night on the West End. It was kinda perfect.
My sorority sisters came to visit! My lovely little Sarah popped over first. Sarah and I first bonded as part of Baylor Theatre's summer study abroad program. We meandered through Paris, London and Stratford-upon-Avon together. In fact, we experienced our first true moment of friendship sitting front row at an RSC production of The Merchant of Venice where we had ice thrown at us (interesting set design/possible law suit). A few months later she rushed and thankfully I got to become her big. It was so great to have her back in this city I love so much.
A few days later, two of my other favorite AXOs joined us- Victoria and Julie! We split the next several days as a foursome between London and Amsterdam. I'm pretty sure we all fell in love with Amsterdam. It's such a beautiful city with amazingly friendly people. (I will say though, we did the kid-friendly version of the city.) The Anne Frank House and Van Gogh Museum are two of my favorite places I've been. Ever. Period.
This September, some of my classmates and I will get to be a part of Drama UK's New York showcase. In prep, we had a work week in Central London where we set the scenes, monologues, and songs we would use to showcase our lovely selves to industry professionals come early Fall. It was wonderful and also completely terrifying. Times they are a-changing, you know?
(from nerves and excitement)
During my last week of break, The Barrington Collective held developmental rehearsals for my play Reconciling. I had a lot of apprehension going into this time- pressure, nerves, blah blah blah.
Marshall Eriksen knows my fears.
I'm so happy to say that this week was amazing. Our director Julia was the best leader, everyone in the cast has decided to trust my ridiculous words, and somehow I was able to focus and write new stuff every night. It went about as well as possible.
I'm also extremely happy to say that our Indiegogo campaign went ridiculously well too! Through the site and a few private contributions, we were able to raise over $7,000. This is going to make our lives so, so, so much less hard. We're incredibly appreciative- seriously. A few people have reached out to me and said that they didn't get a chance to donate- never fear! We have set up a GoFundMe for any continued donations. Find it at: gofundme.com/BCtoEdFringe
So that was it! My last Spring Break as a student. Travel, friends, family, Disney, theatre, karaoke- I think it was a great one to go out on.
To no more thesis,
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