Is it really over?
I realized yesterday morning as Conner and I worked at home that "boot camp" was nearly over. At this point, a small rehearsal on Wednesday, a few more devotionals, making sure everything is packed, and a cookout and I would be basically done with my part of preparing the team for the road. To tell you the truth, I was a bit saddened.
As I watched the show last night at Good Shepherd, I was hit with these feelings again. My good friend Dan, playing Jesus, brings things to the part last night that I was finally getting to enjoy, rather than stress over tech elements. Working with Noah again has been as fun, and his leadership, work ethic and joy has been a blessing. The rest of the company has become very close and enjoyable to watch and learn from. And the energy they have to tell the message of the Gospel is awesome. Its a God thing. That's about the only way to explain it. How else can 13 actors and 1 technician have energy to put on a great show after a gruelling load in? I don't know if I could do it. Conner wants to. Maybe in a few years, eh? But I am in awe of this company and their abilities. Beyond that, I am in complete awe of their attitudes during this. Pushed beyond their breaking point, with bruises and hurting bodies and minds, they still maintain a level of friendship and fun with each other that I don't know if I am capable of. I learn from them. The student has become the teacher.
I'll miss these guys. Its hard to push when there isn't much more room for them to go. But, through pushing them to do their best, you eventually get their best. I think we're there team. Sure, things will go wrong, but I believe we are at the point where its not because of a lack of trying. Sometimes it just happens. Even with the mistakes last night, it was still a good performance. Even with my mistakes last night...especially the one that plunged the stage into darkness, it still was a good performance.
You guys rock. Enjoy the moment. Enjoy each other. But most importantly, enjoy God's message, being told as only you can tell it. I love you all.
Mike
As I watched the show last night at Good Shepherd, I was hit with these feelings again. My good friend Dan, playing Jesus, brings things to the part last night that I was finally getting to enjoy, rather than stress over tech elements. Working with Noah again has been as fun, and his leadership, work ethic and joy has been a blessing. The rest of the company has become very close and enjoyable to watch and learn from. And the energy they have to tell the message of the Gospel is awesome. Its a God thing. That's about the only way to explain it. How else can 13 actors and 1 technician have energy to put on a great show after a gruelling load in? I don't know if I could do it. Conner wants to. Maybe in a few years, eh? But I am in awe of this company and their abilities. Beyond that, I am in complete awe of their attitudes during this. Pushed beyond their breaking point, with bruises and hurting bodies and minds, they still maintain a level of friendship and fun with each other that I don't know if I am capable of. I learn from them. The student has become the teacher.
I'll miss these guys. Its hard to push when there isn't much more room for them to go. But, through pushing them to do their best, you eventually get their best. I think we're there team. Sure, things will go wrong, but I believe we are at the point where its not because of a lack of trying. Sometimes it just happens. Even with the mistakes last night, it was still a good performance. Even with my mistakes last night...especially the one that plunged the stage into darkness, it still was a good performance.
You guys rock. Enjoy the moment. Enjoy each other. But most importantly, enjoy God's message, being told as only you can tell it. I love you all.
Mike
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