Starting anything is hard. It doesn't matter what you might be doing but the first step is always the biggest. This is my first step, here we go. I just made it through my freshman year of high school. It was amazing. Not the actual school part of it, of course. I'm talking about theater. High school theater is better than I would have ever imagined. It is a dream come true. I've never known such freedom than what my theater teacher and director, Mrs. Ogle has given me. I don't know what went through that woman's mind to give me all the responsibility I have but man do I love it. I was made the head lighting designer, master electrician, chief console operator, and treasurer of the Theater Troupe, all in 180 days. Lighting is my passion and Mrs. Ogle did exactly that right thing to keep me interested. Don't get me wrong, lighting isn't all glamour and shine, it's messy! In total, I've done one full show, one full musical, three "Battle of the Bands" type events, and at least 6 concerts for the band, orchestra, and chorus. I've spent a total of 157 hours in the theater, I've burned myself 16 times, electrocuted myself twice, fallen from over 15 feet once, and still managed to be home in time for diner. I get hurt, sure, but I'll never stop. I look forward to three more years of hurting myself, but more than that, three more years of lighting work.
Until next time,
That Tech Kid, Jordan
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