mr. president

The Theatre Student Association of the university held their annual end-of-year banquet a couple nights ago. And it was a good time.

Every year the students put together a series of skits to show the year in review. This year's skits were the best I've seen. There were brief skits for each show that was done during the year, a rendition of Wicked's "What is This Feeling?" about ushering, and of course skits roasting the faculty. One faculty member complained about not getting roasted the previous year so this year he got his very own skit roasting his job, his personality, and his dog. It was hilarious, and he enjoyed it.

My husband played the lead role of Oscar Jaffe in the production of Twentith Century last December. The character is a bit of a drama queen as he is a famous Broadway producer. The skit, however, portrayed the character and therefore my husband as a major drama queen! It was great.

Awards are always a highlight at the banquets. The TSA gives away silly awards like The Best Hair Award....which went to the student who had to grow out his beard for over 6 months. But they also give awards for best lighting, best set design, etc. And of course, there are the acting awards. Each award comes with a silly prize from Wal-Mart but still gives the recipient a sense of accomplishment. My husband was nominated for best supporting actor and best actor but came away with no silly prizes.

Last year when my husband didn't receive any awards, I was a little disappointed. So being the loving wife that I am, I asked him to stop at the dollar store on the way home. I ran in and bought him a gift for each of his shows for the '10-'11 season. There was play-doh  for Seussical, a sword for The Three Musketeers, and a dog puppet for The Zoo Story. He was overcome with emotion....well not really....but grateful for the thought.

But the most exciting news from the banquet last night was this: my husband has officially become the new President of the Theatre Student Association! He has been serving as the vice president and by so doing was president elect for this up coming year. As president, he and the other TSA council with help orchestrate workshops, provide funding for shows, and host socials to unify the students of the theatre department. I'm so proud of my husband. You may now all refer to me as the first lady of the TSA. Thank you.

 My husband will be one busy man this next school year. But what's changed?