when we did this blindfolded exercise in my acting class.
so the rules:
1. no talking.
2. you can take your partner anywhere. ever.
3. don't die.
So the wonderful Jeremy Tuohy led me around Forbes for 20 minutes.
Let me preface this with
A) Forbes is a new building that I have not completely explored.
B) I am afraid of heights when i cant hold on to something. or when im scared that the ground can't support me.
This is where Jeremy took me.
I know what you're thinking." Amanda, this is the mainstage at Forbes. This is not worth a blog post. Or my precious time."
OH WAIT. HE TOOK ME ON THE TENSION GRID. It's too high up to be seen in that photo.
Here's another example of a different theatre:
that steel grid thing that looks like mesh? yeah, that's it.
For anyone who doesn't know what a tension grid is, it's where lights are hung over the stage. Instead of getting on ladders to position the instruments, you can walk on this mesh-like (but way stronger, thank GOD) surface and attach them to the battens.
Let me just tell you, IT IS SCARY WHEN YOU ALSO CAN'T SEE.
HOWEVER,
point of this post:
I'm glad he made me go on the tension grid. It's something I've been too afraid to do. And I probably never would have done it.
And I learned A LOT about trust through that. I now trust Jeremy with my life. God help me.
P.S. Happy Valentime's Day everyone :)
