Lisa who lent her 'insider perspective' to the planning, ran down great fill for the swag bags, and took some great photos (!). Julia and Chris, who decorated the lobby, brought me cookies, and made me laugh hysterically with some behind-the-scenes stories. Renita, who is always willing to fill in wherever she is needed be it decorating, backstage, or videoing (!!). Corey, a calm voice of reason and practicality, counting the votes. Oh, and Jim, who devised our vote-tallying spreadsheet! Trever, the unflappable, natural-born emcee who paced and measured the show. Chris, the ever-positive encourager, counting votes, selling tickets in the lobby to latecomers. Catherine, Queen of the Concessions. I need never worry that we'll run out of Snickers. Frances and Adrianna, selling tickets at the shop and showing up at the Dungeon and helping with the myriad of last-minute stuff before heading to the theatre. Dennis, with his bright idea for the ear-bud, and last minute repairs on the sign, his wonderful videos, and his ALL of the other things he does as if Idol was his life's work. Oh, and Diane and Scott, who made our beautiful Greenfield Idol sign last year. And all of the KidsPlayers who helped out: Maggie, the runner; Lucy, Ellie, Ian, Jordyn, Grace and Lauren; and Adrianna, again. This show was for you, you know--when you get ready to launch your college theatre careers, KidsPlay will be there to help out. :-) And to our judges--Mark, Nancy, Katie, Anne--who gave up a Saturday night to come and judge Greenfield Idol--the smiles on your faces told me you clearly enjoyed yourselves. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
I realize anew how lucky I am to work with such dedicated and committed people, all of whom know their role in 'the KidsPlay machine' and know how to make it work. I'm lucky that I have people around me with whom it's a truly enjoyable process to brainstorm on ideas and then work to improve on those ideas. I'm surrounded by people who follow through on the commitments they make and go above and beyond in that commitment. And I'm extremely grateful that the people around me are able to work with me, in the ups-and-downs of event planning, that they are there to nudge me on when I get stuck in a blue groove, and that they are there to share in the elation of success and a job well done.
I am very lucky. I know that.
Our main goal on Saturday was service: making sure our judges were treated like royalty; making sure our contestants received star treatment; and that our audience saw a flawless and professional-grade production. I think we accomplished that goal--and it's because of all of you.
How lucky I am.
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