October 26, 2012

• Work and Play

  I've been so wrapped up in the play that I haven't had time to update frequently. Oddly enough, I haven't been working a great deal; there hasn't been much by way of projects, so I only get called in when someone is needed to cover the front desk. You'd think that would mean a lot of spare time during the day, but it somehow didn't work out that way what with sleeping-in and running errands for the parentals, etc *shrug*

  I was asked to work this afternoon as the receptionist has only been coming in during the mornings while she is still recuperating from mono. I was a bit worried as boss-lady (aka M, who is in charge of all things publishing related) had called earlier this week to say she intended to talk to boss-man (aka owner) about my lack of hours and they would discuss it with me when I came in next. I thought I might be getting fired, or perhaps laid off until business picks up again. 

  Imagine my surprise when I was informed by the receptionist today that she was quitting. I have to admit N was doing a heck of a lot of work (enough for two or three people!), but I think it quite strange for someone who wanted to branch out into new responsibilities within the company to just up and quit. Yet before N left today, she told me she wanted to take more time to get over her illness, then see about starting her own business... doing something she had already been doing for this company. She's going to be a competitor it seems 

  I did think it a touch odd when an auditor (or something similar) suggested for the company to hire someone new to help in sales and another to take over the gallery (two things that were part of N's duties) when business was slowing down, but apparently this person had an idea that N was thinking of leaving. Recently two people have been hired and will begin training for their new positions, and N said I would probably be asked to take over the reception work. 

  Sure enough, just before closing, I had a meeting with boss-man and was asked if I minded taking over front desk. I like the idea of having more hours because who wouldn't want to earn more money? I might even get full-time! The unfortunate aspect of this shift is that I'd be doing less publishing related things --which was the main reason I wanted a job there. Oh, I'll still get to do some proofreading, and I'll apparently be a main-contender with any scoping projects once M goes on baby-leave, but it isn't exactly what I want to do in the long run. Ah well. 

  The play is still going wonderfully... sort of. Last week Algy had a sore throat and, since we kiss every night for the show, there was no way I was not going to catch it. I've now had a horribly sore throat for five whole days! I was hoping it would go away before the show started up again after our two days off, but no dice.  I've been taking oil of oregano drops, drinking lots of tea, eating honey by the spoonful, going through lozenges like candy, eating chicken noodle soup and drinking a lot of juice, spritzing Mouth Kote (dry mouth spray) right before going on stage, as well as any other remedies the cast could think of. Essentially I try not to talk throughout the day so that my throat hurts as little as possible before the show when I have to force myself to project loudly. We did discover that talking in a British accent hurts less because you push your speech to the front of the mouth, as opposed to North Americans who pronounce things at the back of the mouth and in the throat. 

  On an even more positive note, I stopped messing up any lines as of last week! Well, I did have a trifle trouble this wednesday, but that was because my voice kept cracking. The servants now put a glass of water on the table while they are changing the sets for Act Two, so that I can sip it throughout as I hardly get the chance to leave the stage. Tonight Gwen and my friend from Ottawa came to the show with her hubby and another mutual acquaintance; it was so awesome of them to make the trip! She asked me why I was drinking water at the oddest times, as she thought it was a very strange stage direction to have been given *L0L* Sore throat aside, we got major kudos from our friends, Gwen's parents (who also came tonight), two girls who auditioned for the play but weren't cast, and a few other people. The producer told me that her trainer at the gym came to see us and practically fell in love with me, saying how adorable I was *awww*  Nothing like a compliment to make a girl feel better! 

  SUMR 

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