Today is the official half-way mark of Tal Lostracco’s Summer Theatre Camp. You’d figure that some off-stage drama would be expected, but I had no idea how much there would actually be. I’m not complaining; conflict is the ultimate spectator sport. However, it would have been better if I, as a counselor, didn’t have to be a part of most of it.
Here’s a short run down of the off-stage drama we’ve experienced thus far.
- He-said, she-said director drama
- A camper being upset about a part they were cast in, withdrawing from camp, then showing up again the next day to check back in
- A camper having a mental breakdown after a rape scene in a play
- A camper gashing his foot on a glass lantern
And that’s just what I can remember off-hand from the last TWO DAYS. Two days of that. It’s like all of the drama of a full-fledged production condensed and heated into two weeks. But I can’t lie, I absolutely love it.
The only real issues I have are those of my own. My sleeping schedule is awful and I’ve been forcing myself to eat because I just haven’t been hungry. Other than that though, I’m meeting a lot of amazing people, a lot of amazingly ridiculous people, and ultimately, meeting a lot of new friends.
My birthday is tomorrow! We’re having a dance tomorrow night (unintentionally on my birthday), so it ought to be fun. Will update with photos/videos as soon as I can.
OH Drama, never fun but never far away. I am glad you are taking it in stride as always. Hope your birthday was good dance and all. Cant wait till ou get your phone working. It sucks not texting you. Till then. Thinking of you. 1 month till retama.