Block 517: November 12, 2014

So, apparently winter descended onto Portland yesterday. IT IS SO COLD RIGHT NOW. My work room doesn’t retain heat (at all), so I sped through today’s crane. My fingers were numb. Must fix this. Date: November 12, 2014 Crane: 517 Days Spent on Project: 632 Location: NW Portland, OR Person I would have sent it … Continue reading →

Block 389: March 31, 2014

This makes me think of a DVF print. Date: March 31, 2014 Crane: 389 Days Spent on Project: 407 Location: Apartment, Washington Heights, NYC Person I would have sent it to: Snehal D. Snehal was a first year directing student at the Yale School of Drama when I was an elder third year design student. … Continue reading →

Block 387: March 29, 2014

A very saturated Saturday morning to you. Date: March 29, 2014 Crane: 387 Days Spent on Project: 405 Location: Apartment, Washington Heights, NYC Person I would have sent it to: Remember Crane 366? I dedicated it to the Dean of the Drama School, James? And remember he was the director of the final Yale Repertory … Continue reading →

Block 386: March 28, 2014

Relief and relaxation. Now, we wait. Date: March 28, 2014 Crane: 386 Days Spent on Project: 404 Location: Apartment, Washington Heights, NYC Person I would have sent it to: Kate B. Kate was the props runner at the Yale Repertory Theatre when I was a student at the Yale School of Drama. (She still is … Continue reading →

Block 385: March 27, 2014

Well, today’s the day. Fingers crossed. Date: March 27, 2014 Crane: 385 Days Spent on Project: 403 Location: Apartment, Washington Heights, NYC Person I would have sent it to: Jeanne W. Jeanne was the Sound Board Op at the Yale Repertory Theatre when I was a student at the Yale School of Drama. I believe, … Continue reading →

Block 384: March 26, 2014

Glow! Date: March 26, 2014 Crane: 384 Days Spent on Project: 402 Location: Apartment, Washington Heights, NYC Person I would have sent it to: Janet C. Janet is the Stage Carpenter at the Yale Repertory Theatre, which means she’s basically in charge of making sure everything (everything) is running smoothly backstage during shows. Since I … Continue reading →

Block 383: March 25, 2014

Hakuna Matata. If it really means that. Date: March 25, 2014 Crane: 383 Days Spent on Project: 401 Location: Apartment, Washington Heights, NYC Person I would have sent it to: Jenn L. Jenn was a first year theater management student when I was a second year design student at the Yale School of Drama. She … Continue reading →

Block 382: March 24, 2014

Onward! Upward! Forward! Not Backward! Date: March 24, 2014 Crane: 382 Days Spent on Project: 400 (Really?) Location: Apartment, Washington Heights, NYC Person I would have sent it to: Richard G. Sigh. SIGH. In the three years that it takes to go to, experience, graduate, and then leave the Yale School of Drama, I never … Continue reading →

Block 381: March 23, 2014

  And, yes: the anxiety has arrived.  A few days ahead of schedule, true, but maybe this means it’ll vacate by the time I need clear-thinking again. The countdown has begun. Date: March 23, 2014 Crane: 381 Days Spent on Project: 399 Location: Apartment, Washington Heights, NYC Person I would have sent it to: Jim … Continue reading →

Block 380: March 22, 2014

  Today, I realize how deceptive some of these pictures can be. This crane is actually a very bright yellow, and the background is black, grey, and gold. Date: March 22, 2014 Crane: 380 Days Spent on Project: 398 Location: Apartment, Washington Heights, NYC Person I would have sent it to: Mike W. Mike was … Continue reading →