Working the System

So I think I discovered one of the secrets to keeping a light work load. Bitch. A lot.

I seem to have been exuding an aura of calm and control during the last week or two. That collectedness may have been misinterpreted as having all of my work load well under hand. And as such, late last week a few not-so-minor projects were brought into my workroom. Along with the phases 'least likely to get mad', and 'head wouldn't explode.'

The puppet-like Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come is getting his tattered cloak tailored in the craft room. As were the last minute canvas bags and strapping for Christmas Past's repelling rope. And a mock up of her crown to be worn for a flying rehearsal. And hair ornaments for the Fezziwig daughters. And silk to be dyed for what I am led to believe is the third incarnation of Scrooge's nightshirts.

I can completely sympathize with everyone else's work load. This is not a small show. And the pressure of rebuilding this new adaption will liking continue for at least the next two years. Unfortunately, much of my work comes AFTER others have completed theirs. Just last week the first of the costumes started trickling in, creating the bulk of the work that I have to do. Not the greatest time for additional project to be worked into the time line.

It's frustrating. Yet the work gets done, though given the new projects at hand the level of detail is far below where it should be.

But in a mere two weeks, the show will be open and we all move on to the next big project. The show goes on...