That’s what will happen to me this week.

I started with 4 young aspiring drama writers back in August 2011.  We worked through some possible plot scenarios and came up with a general direction we wanted to go.  We fleshed out some details and started writing.  We meet weekly to compare notes, thoughts and ideas.  We disagreed sometimes, but we kept the story moving forward.  In December 2011, we spent a whole day together doing a complete read-through on our creation making last minute changes and edits.   The final script is something I’m very proud of:  http://www.amazon.com/Life-Stewart-Play-Three-Acts/dp/1468148699/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1337490380&sr=8-1

The writing process was a blast.  But what makes my life even better, is that I have the privilege of then producing this play with a talented young cast.

I did casting in January 2012.

Rehearsals started the first week of February 2012.

We met weekly to work through the play, understand what it is trying to say and see how we can best represent the authors’ words on stage.

Now, this week it all comes to its culmination.

Tuesday, we have ‘bump-in’ at PenangPAC and our full dress rehearsal in the evening.

Wednesday is opening night.

We finish on Saturday with two performances.

It’s been an amazingly fun ride and I can’t wait to see the performances this week.

I realize I’m incredibly blessed to be able to see a script go from idea to published work to an on-stage production.

Ten months gone in four days.

Time to rest.