I have come to the conclusion that the exam to become a member of United Scenic Artists, the union that represents theatrical designers, is simply a test of tenacity. The amount of paperwork I am having to produce as part of my portfolio is staggering. I can feel the trees glaring at me as I walk by. Very little of the paperwork being sought is a reflection of my talent or abilities as a designer. Most is being produced to show I can provide the producer and production electrician* the neccessary paperwork to mount the show.
I am having to generate some of the paperwork from scratch, because some of it is specific to commercial theatre, where all the equipment used is rented or purchased. Other pieces are ones I only do in rough form as a tool for myself.
The exam is Saturday. I hope I can get all this done in time.
*Production Electrician: The person responsible for making sure all the lights are hung where the designer wants them, and making sure they all work in the manner the designer intended. Think carpenter to architect.
3 comments:
Have faith dude, you'll get it all done and everything will be fine. Remember...Leap and the net will appear!
B- I don't need a net, I have all this paper to cushion my fall.
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(grins) but is it fluffy paper? 'Cause if it ain't sqeezably soft then the landing could be a bit bumpy.
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