Random Thoughts: Part Drei

Proposed plans for a shift system of computer usage were well accepted but poorly implemented; so, while I have control of the keyboard, here are a few random thoughts of the day.

• I still don't have costumes that meet the director's approval. His "I'll know it when I see it" insistence, coupled with my too-large frame and a too-loud backdrop have made costume selection difficult. The only outfit that had early approval has since been rejected... and the show opens on Friday.
• Costume shopping with our producer yesterday turned up a few things that we are happy with. Between the two of us, we spent quite a wad of cash. The director hasn't seen anything yet, but my new duds have an ally.
• Our producer is a former Equity actress whose career ended after an accident crushed her leg. Because she thinks I'm a good actor myself, she shared a few leads with me, but the truest compliment was hidden in her lunchtime determination to brush off dusty contacts and become an agent.
• One of our cast members is hosting a housewarming/pool party at this moment, and I was among those that received an E-vite. More than 70 people were on that list and most replied that they would attend (it must be some house!), but I know fewer than 10 of them and the party is likely to get rowdy. A part of me thinks it would be smart to go and meet other area theatre folk, another part of me knows that I am helpless in a crowd and I would be wasting an hour on the road. Oh, for a wee bit of social EPT-ness and the power to network! I won't get very far in this field without it.
• I-15 has been backed up for days (I assume that's due to the county fair at Del Mar) so I figured I'd have a built-in excuse not to go. I checked the local traffic for confirmation. No dice. It's clear sailing to Poway today.
• Still... I should be spending time with my father this weekend. He just returned to San Diego from a business trip. Tomorrow is Father's Day, Monday is his birthday, and we will not cross paths during the week as I go into "Hell Week." ... Anyway, he's making "spaghetti goop" tonight. Don't want to miss that, now do we?
• Did I mention that I wish I were better in social situations yet? Did I? 'Cause I do. But I'm not.

I think I'll grab a Diet Coke and see if I can find a West Wing rerun.