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Picking up where I left off in the last blog post; as the Autumn Play was happening, Freshers’ Play was also a thing! So each year, older years in drama get together to direct (and sometimes even write) 3 short plays featuring the freshers. I remember genuinely freaking out because one of the plays were improv meaning the audition would be too. Honestly ended up having an absolute blast- and got one of the leads. I played a (largely-drunken) drama fresher who was couch-surfing because she had been kicked out of halls.\u00a0Good times.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Right after Freshers’ and Autumn play, came Christmas play- wahey! Literally auditions for this began the day after The Last Days of Judas Iscariot<\/em> (Autumn play) ended. We did\u00a0Almost, Maine\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>by John Cariani.\u00a0<\/em>Absolutely not biased opinion but it was the cutest, and most heart-warming thing ever. We set up blankets, pillows, fairy-lights, and served hot chocolate! This was a special one for me- I not only got to act in it, but I was also asked to be producer by the (in)famous drama twins Eri and Yuri.\u00a0So much love for themmm.<\/em><\/p>\n Main play auditions actually began on the same day as Christmas play. Rehearsals started in January and fast forward to March- we’re just past half way through play week!\u00a0The\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Crucible <\/em><\/strong>b<\/em>y Arthur Miller\u00a0<\/em>is a dark masterpiece filled with witchcraft and possession, small-town drama and adultery, topped off with lots of shouting and screaming. It’s been intense for all of cast and crew, but there’s nothing else we’d rather be doing.\u00a0Especially work- so much procrastination, it’s great.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n However, with another play week coming close to an end, I introduce you to post-play week blues. After growing accustomed to showing up for makeup and costumes, some class acting, dressing-room pints, and just bonding really- you’re left feeling somewhat empty. A bit like after you finish a TV show; it’s like, what do I do with my life now? Look forward to the next play, of course.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Joining ICSM Drama was easily one of the best decisions in my life.\u00a0The love and support I’ve received from everyone, especially the older years, have been endless. I adore everyone in drama to bits and I can’t imagine not having them in my life.<\/p>\n Come catch The Crucible 07-10 March, 2018 at UCH, Beit Quad 18:30.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em> Sending love and best wishes (before I head off for night 3 of play week)! P.s. Sorry for the GIF deficiency this time round- promise I’ll be back with more next post!<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Coming to you from mid-way through play week. 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