As a non-theatre major, I truly appreciated the opportunity to be a part of Frozen’s tech crew this fall. Operating a spotlight gave me a bird’s eye-view of the entire production as it progressed into the record-breaking show that wrapped this past weekend. The process gave me a peak behind the curtain of UNW’s theatre program, and what I found was wonderful.
One of the first things I noted was both the professional and fun attitude everyone had. Everyone showed up on time, took their roles seriously, and put in amazing work, all with an enjoyment and love for theatre that you don’t always see in that high-stress level of an environment. I’ve met so many new people from simply being part of this group, and I never met a single cast or crew member who wasn’t immediately friendly and conversational. It’s truly a Christ-centered experience, and we always made a point of recognizing that we were performing for God first and others second.
It’s been a wonderful blessing to be a part of this community, even in a smaller role like spotlight. When I first signed up, I wasn’t sure what I was getting into. I had done tech roles in high school before and was eager to see how this compared. My expectations were completely and totally surpassed. I’ve had an absolute blast working on Frozen. From meeting new people to learning new tech skills to seeing the show countless times, every step taught me something new and gifted me new memories to cherish.
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