Down for the count
Well, we’ve officially reached the point in the semester where it seems like everyone is starting to fall ill. I'm noticing fewer students in classes and hearing more about trips to the health center and COVID tests. It’s interesting how, as a group, we can be so affected by things like the changing weather and sinus issues. I guess herd immunity doesn’t quite cover allergies.
Personally, I've been dealing with some sniffles and a sore throat lately. As someone whose major revolves around physical performance, staying in good health is crucial for me. Since Monday morning, my knee has felt a bit out of alignment, so I’m wearing a compression sleeve to be cautious. With all the dance and movement classes I have during the day and the four-hour rehearsals from 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM every night for Ohio Northern University’s production of Ride the Cyclone, it’s important that I don’t make my knee problems worse.
One thing I’ve learned from an acting professor is that missing even a single class or rehearsal can feel like missing an entire week, and missing a week can feel like missing a month. Last night, I was feeling under the weather and was advised to sit out for the last hour of rehearsal. During that time, I watched the cast work on exercises and make breakthroughs with their characters that I wished I could have been part of. I walked out of rehearsal feeling frustrated and disappointed, knowing that I missed what looked like a valuable experience because of some sinus pressure and a bad knee.
I’m hoping to get back into the groove tonight at rehearsal and catch up on what I missed. For anyone interested in seeing Ride the Cyclone, the shows are running from October 24th to 27th. I’ll be performing on Friday, October 25th at 7:30 PM, Saturday, October 26th at 2:00 PM, and Sunday, October 27th at 7:30 PM. Students and faculty can get tickets for just $5 each.
I’m optimistic that everyone on campus will start to feel better soon, including me. Unfortunately, getting sick seems to be part of the seasonal transition we’re going through.
One of the things I hate most about back-to-school is that everyone seems to get sick. I don't normally get sick very often, but I did a couple weeks ago and it was awful. It was still the beginning of the semester, so I didn't want to miss classes yet, but I had a sore throat and stuffy nose for about a week. I can't imagine having rehearsals on top of that, because you really do need to be healthy for that. I hope you start feeling better soon!
ReplyDeleteBalancing health issues with a demanding schedule of classes, rehearsals, and performances is no small feat. Feeling frustrated about missing rehearsal time is understandable, especially when every moment counts for character development. However, taking care of your health now is crucial to ensure you can perform at your best during the upcoming shows. It's good to hear you are trying to stay positive.
ReplyDeleteStaying healthy is always a concern of mine while a school. I was sick at least twice last year and missed almost a week both times. Falling behind like that, especially in musical theatre is very scary, since our career literally depends on our bodies. Sinuses and allergies are literally the death of me, especially when it switches between hot and cold. Plus, I can't wait to see Ride the Cyclone.
ReplyDeleteIt is so hard to stay healthy in our major when we're all together all the time. I feel like we all collectively fell ill from that weather shift a week ago, and it just got worse from there. This has to be a coincidence, but I feel like I get sick around every single big audition at this school, no matter what. I am curious as to how our stress levels affect our immune systems because it seems like that happens to other people, too. I hope you feel better! I can't wait to start working on tech for Cyclone!
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