Risen

Last Saturday I had to work in the morning.  It was my second 6 day week in a row, and I didn't feel like doing anything but taking a nap when I got home, but I didn't, and I'm glad I didn't.  Instead I changed clothes and went to workday at the theatre.  Once I was there I was renewed with energy.  That probably had something to do with getting there at just the right time, lunch time :-)  Jennifer brought yummy bbq chicken sandwiches that were sooo good!  After a great lunch and fun conversation I actually got to work.

Ian and I found some mystery wood that ended up being just what Ryan and Clayton needed for the project they were working on.  (God does funny things like that.)  Then I got to use power tools!  I love power tools!  I took apart the huge manger scene platform because a smarter way was discovered.  This new way of constructing that scene makes so much more space backstage!  Yay for brilliant ideas (Thank you Jesus!)  Unfortunately I wasn't able to stay too late, I was only there for 3 hours (not including lunch).  But anytime anyone can be a part of workday is awesome, because many hands make light work.

The day after workday was rehearsal.  This was interesting.  We're doing the same show, but because it's been one year, and there are new people, it's not the same show.  Trying to recreate some on the concepts from last years show was Sunday's challenge, but God was good to us.  At one point I heard Ian say "It's only 4?  I still have an hour?"  I felt the same way.  It just seemed like God was blessing us with time to do so much, and much work was done.

I can't wait for you all to see the show!

First Rehearsal of 'Risen'

Sunday was the first rehearsal of Risen.  As at every first rehearsal we did a read/listen through, and as I listened to the music I could feel the anticipation build in me.  Last year everything about 'Risen' felt scary and unfamiliar because we were making it up as we went, but God's already showed us the way, and we've traveled down this road.  I by no means feel prepared or comfortable though.  I still feel very intimidated, but so honored that God has chosen me to be a part of this show that tells the story of our Savior in such a unique way.  Right now you could say it's a mixed bag of emotions and thoughts on this show, but above everything it's worship for me.  I've always viewed Masquer and the work done on the stage as worship, but this is so much more obvious worship, and I'm so blessed to be a part of it.

Besides the intimidating worship of it all, I'm excited for the most fun part.  I'M A NINJA!  I suppose a real ninja wouldn't shot it out to the world that she's a ninja,  but I'm going to because that's how awesome of a ninja I am.

Well I have to be going now because my cat, Tigger, just knocked my coke over and spilled it on the carpet.

See you at the theater!