It was good to hear from a few of you this week. I understand T. is putting together a demo and audition for a few talent agencies, and I think our friend M. should be on a ship by now.
I was emailed a question…
My contract here on my current ship ends in just a little over a month. The job has gone well, and it looks like I’ll be returning in the fall to continue the job.
I originally took this gig only to save some money to…
I went to STCW training this week at a U.S. Coast Guard certified facility. When I worked on cruise ship in Europe I wasn’t required to do much training at all, but with my current gig, I’m required to take 5 solid days of ship-related…
Continue Reading →I completed my basic fire fighting training today by donning my fire fighting uniform and putting out three simulated fires – a gas line fire, a room fire and an electrical fire.
I learned that fire fighters are not paid enough. I don’t know what…
Continue Reading →We ran our show in the morning, at 10 am. The tech department doesn’t seem to take these rehearsals very seriously, and as expected, there were a few missed cues by the light and sound board operators. I don’t stop for those anymore, though, it’s…
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