Final Friday: Shift Space WSU Art Gallery

This evening, I am going to go to Final Friday with some of my fellow SAS members to look at the WSU art gallery called Shift Space. Shift Space is this WSU student run art gallery located in oldtown next to the Warren movie theatres. We are mainly going to go for two reasons: to see the art work of WSU students and to make a special purchase of art work as a present for two people who we are inducting as Honorary Members into Student Ambassador Society. The best part about Final Friday is that everything, for the most part, is absolutely free. You can casually walk downtown and look at various art by several local artists and wine and dine for free at each art gallery. It is a great chance to see what is happening in the Wichita area as well as see what local artisits, especially WSU artists are creating and designing. So, join is if you can. Our first stop is at 7:30 p.m. at Mead's Corner for Coffee and Gelato. Yum!

Splish Splash

Now that summer is here, it means that it is time to constantly cool off. I workout a lot and try to drink as much water as I can, but sometimes it is difficult to always get that recommended 8 ounces of water. Also, I love taking cool baths in the night time now. It is just a great chance to relax and enjoy a little personal me time from a long days work. Plus, my muscles are still recovering from the musical that we presented a week ago. But it all cool, because I happened to be nominated for an acting award that I will need to compete for in January of next year. Finally, I can't wait to go swimming this summer! It will be fun staying down in Tulsa, OK and swimming with my friends and hottubbing it up. Surely, it will be a fun and relaxing summer!! YAY!

Two, Two, Two!

As we near the final two weeks of school, everything seems to be in two's. Unlike the breakfast order at Jimmie's Dinner, I have two papers, two monologues, and two projects left before it is officially SUMMER!! The majority of the work is due this week. For instance, the two monologues are due tomorrow that I haven't even begun to memorize. I will have to be sure that I memorize those tonight so I can perform them tomorrow. The papers are due on Friday and the Projects are due next week. As things are winding down, I can feel the lifted weight of pressure being lifted off my shoulders. Can we just hurry to May 13th when I leave for Tulsa?? Please and Thank you!

"SOS, Please someone, help me!"

Yes, ladies and gentlemen, only Rhianna can save me now. As the semester winds down to an end, it seems the amount of homework keeps increasing. But keep in mind, that I did take 18 hours and worked. Despite the craziness of the schedule, I am debating about taking even more next semester but probably cutting my hours at work. We shall see how things pan out when I finalize my school schedule for Fall 2010. Just typing the words FALL 2010 brings an uncomfortable pain to my stomach. Are we really that close to starting school back up again. Am I really that close to graduation and moving to New York? Holy moly, I am!!!

Works of Art

I have mentioned several times in my blogs that I am in a group called Student Ambassador Society. In this group, we primarily host fun events in order to recruit incoming and transfer students to Wichita State University. Lately, I am working on a fun project with another group officer and our adviser searching for a piece of art work to give to two individuals as a thank who have been very beneficial and supportive of our group's endeavors. In order to find such works of art, I ventured on campus to the McKnight building and Henrion Hall to find a piece of art work. Luckily, I found interesting pieces that I'm sure would be appealing to our award winners. I have never been over there before, but I was amazed at what neat art work goes on at WSU that most students never get a chance to see, due to hectic and busy schedules. SO get out there and see those works of art!

The Show is Over...WHAT NOW?

The show is finally over after many months of rehearsal. So what now? Now, I have exactly one month to turn in all my final projects for school and prepare for finals before leaving for Tulsa, Oklahoma for summer performances. Plus, I need to prepare for that by packing food and clothes and learning all the music and memorizing the lines for those productions. It is a crazy life being a performer but it is fast-paced and simple all the same. IT is exciting to travel and see everything. Can't wait to see where I end up after graduation!!

It is the day of the show, Y'all!

Tonight is opening night!! AHH! Everyone is so pumped and excited to finally have an audience! We have worked so hard for little over a month and it has come to this culmination of that curtain opening and exposing us for what we have created. As I have mentioned several times in my past blogs, the WSU Musical Theatre Department is proud to present Urinetown April 15-18. Please come and see the show. I will give you a hint of the role that I play. His name is Mr. McQueen, and with a name like that, the name certainly says it all! I hope you all can make it out this weekend to to see this show. It will certainly lift anyone's spirits in this time of economic upheaval.

GLEE IS BACK ON!

Don't stop believin, cause the hit Television series Glee is back on. Now, anymore these days I don't have time to watch Television, but the one show that I will take time to watch is GLEE! WHY? Because it is absolutley entertaining and filled with clever writing and show stopping musical numbers. I didn't get to catch the first episode last night, but I did in fact tape it. I overheard some friends discussing that the episode had a musical number poking fun at Madonna's Vogue, as well as several dramatic events occuring to catch up the audience to speed on where they left off from last season. SO, if you get the chance to catch Glee, it will be on again next Tuesday. I swear it is a show that you won't regret watching.

Trying to Play Catch UP

Seems like this week will be a whirlwind. With tech rehearsal for the musical, then actually performing it on top of class and work, I just hope I can stay on top of everything that is required of me. So far, I started off poorly by being late to my first class this morning and skipping on breakfast for a few extra hours of sleep. Plus, I had forgotten that today we visited a couple of high schools to perform a few scenes from the show to help generate ticket sales and interest among the students to attend WSU and study theatre and the performing arts. And talking with some of the drama teachers there made me realize that maybe I too could be a drama teacher someday when the performing career gets askewed and the dream burns out. But for now, on with the show!

The month of the Car

This month, everything seems to have gone wrong with our cars as a family. My dad's fan belt broke and was undriveable for about two days. My car's battery died and recently, my headlight went out. Luckily, a cop pulled me over one evening to inform me that the light had burned out. And finally, my mom got into a wreck and had to purchase a brand new car. WHAT NEXT? TIRES? I will certainly need to have my tires checked on my own car before leaving for Tulsa, as well as one final 'check-up' to make sure everything is working in proper order. I just hope that I won't have to get them completely replaced. But thank goodness for knowledable and friendly mechanics. Not a single person who has worked on my car has been unfriendly. And they all seem to absolutely love their job, despite the minimal pay. So, maybe I do want my tires to go flat in order to go visit those friendly mechanics again...

ONE WEEK AWAY

A week from today marks the opening night for the WSU Spring Musical Urinetown. Please plan to attend! Urinetown is a hilarious tale of greed, corruption, love, and revolution in a time when water is worth its weight in gold. In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage, caused by a 20-year drought, has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The citizens must use public amenities, regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging admission for one of humanity's most basic needs. Amid the people, a hero decides he's had enough, and plans a revolution to lead them all to freedom! This is an absolutely hilarious show and one of my favorites to perform. The dates of the show are April 15, 16, 17, at 7:30 p.m. and April 18 at 2:00 p.m. Call 316-978-3233 to reserve your tickets! Hope see you there!

Hippodrome

This evening, Hippodrome performances start at WSU. Hippodrome is WSU's longest, running traditions in which student and Greek orginizations peform original skits to the campus and Wichita community. All are welcome to attend the festivities. Tonight, my fraternity will perform their original work. It is a fun and exciting time, filled with "friendly" competition and free food and prizes. This Saturday, Hippodrome will conclude with performances from all the groups and an awards ceremony. Hope to see you out at Hippodrome!

Warning: Singers on Board

MAN OH MAN!! What a day! Today, I was absolutely an emotional wreck. I am constantly performing and all over the place and today was the icing on the cake! Today, we had a studio recital at WSU in which several students from various vocal studios sang pieces that you are currently working on. EVERYONE SANG SO WELL!! I was pleased to hear such rich voices, including Mandy Brown's and several I have never heard before. Today, I sang decently, though I have been making small improvements and adjustments with my own voice. Can't wait for the next studio recital because one thing it helps improve is Singer CONFIDENCE. Peace out!