November 29, 2006
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The Daily News
Albert Einstein in a silly moment.1 So I call up Nhat and the student directors of the show, and I’m notified that the light cues I helped set up two days ago have all been erased. What I’m going to do to be polite is simply not say too much more.2 The students had requested that the lights remain where they were, but the battle continues with things over at the school.
3 It’s a shame because the students have been working very hard, and it’s rather daunting trying to get a show up without an adult director. It’s especially tough when people are un-doing the work that has already been put in place.
4 Ah, vell.
5 Against stupidity the very gods themselves contend in vain.
6 Remember Fried Rich Von Schiller?
7 Yeah, I seem to keep reverting back to that equation.
8 I was searching for fun quotations last night and came upon this one, which has been taped down on the light board table by Jose, and has been there for years:
“Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I’m not sure about the universe.”
–Albert Einstein9 Oh, I imagine.
10 Actually, nobody really agrees on that quote. Some say “I’m not sure about the universe” while others say “I’m not sure about the former…”11 Either way, the senitiment is absolutely right on the money.
12 A bunch of students trying with all their hearts to just put on a show, and somehow, every time they turn around someone somehow throws roadblocks.
13 I’m sure it all makes sense somewhere out there, but for the life of me I don’t see why people keep stepping in the way of these awesome students.
14 Well, without light cues in place, they are in clear trouble.
15 Since this project began, however, they have conquered everything that needed conquering, so it’ll be pretty fun seeing how they get to the next level.
16 It’s like a computer game, and they just need to know how to jump across a huge crevasse.
17 That’s “crev-AHHHs”. Mountaineering term.18 It goes with my cheap analogy in yesterday’s DN, the one about snowy woods and climbing the mountain.18 Well, who knows who erased their cues. No point in pointing fingers or jumping to conclusions; I’m sure it was just an honest mistake.20 Let’s all just blow a kiss and watch the show take off this Friday night.21 They are, after all, going for it with all they got.
22 I’m confident that they’ll pass this next test with grace and confidence. So far, they’ve done consistently become stronger each time something tells them to give up.
23 What they lack in experience they make up for in strength and confidence.24 This may be their biggest test.25 Diplomacy, manners, and a sense of humor are all they need at this juncture. I hope they’re reading this.26 Patience, and grace under pressure. Catching flies (or bees, right Ponch?) with honey rather than with vinegar.27 Lessons to be learned.28 Let’s wait and see.29 I say they pass this test.30 Let’s all just hope.31 Peace.~H~
