September 23, 2005
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The Daily News
1 I talked with Rocha yesterday, and the Club Rush really rocked the entire school yesterday. The ASB did a marvelous job of getting the day together, and it really rocked seeing so much going on. Up until yesterday, the school year had been eerily silent.
2 I became totally energized because the CGC rallied to my aid and made up a GREAT table for the Drama Workshop, which simply needed still to be a part of the grand traditions of our school. It felt great standing out there with brilliant pictures from A Love Letter and Songs We've Heard displayed with old posters of Midsummer, Godspell, You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, and a wonderfully alive display of the Workshop.
3 There was a beehive of activity all around that table, as rumors abounded about shows and rehearsals and the tradition continuing into '05-'06!!!
4 When I decided NOT to direct any more plays, nor to teach any more Drama classes, I NEVER intended for the Workshop to cease. My idea always was to get an awesome director in there to take over, and to bring more great moments to that stage.
5 What really made the whole scene was a sign that said, "The Yerba Buena Drama Workshop Founded in 1982.
6 Who could ask for anything more? A magic door, with the Broadway/46th St. sign from Guys and Dolls, and all those great pictures, the best of which was a picture of All Good Gifts from Songs We've Heard, and the old 30's hollowed out Fresnel spotlight, just adding to the scene. The Midsummer fairy wings brought it all home, and ladies and gents, as of yesterday, the Drama Workshop was SO ALIVE!!!
7 Teachers walked by and their eyes twinkled. Oh, the rest of Club Rush was awesome as well, but it just felt like it all fell into place.
8 So now what?
9 It's in the hands of myself, and of destiny. But don't be surprised to be hearing of stuff beginning to happen again. There was a definite crackle of excitement, as the kids talked of the great shows, and of the tradition, and all was well...
10 Say a little prayer.
11 Everyone reading this would love to see it happen. Everyone.
12 Long live the Drama Workshop.
13 Hmmm. Once upon a time...
14 Once upon a time...in a far away land...
15 Peace.
It's ALIVE!!!!!!
~h~
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