:: Pedantic Platitudes ::

:: Friday, April 04, 2003 ::

Today, I had chemistry, Vietnam War section, and psychology section. Because I didn't get too much sleep, I filled in the time between classes with naps. Then I had to go to a chemistry review because there is an exam (augh) on Monday. I had dinner and then went back to get ready for a big night. It was the opening night of the musical Chess (with songs composed by Benny and Bjorn of ABBA fame), and everyone was to dress up for the "creative black tie opening." So I wore my suit, and then I went over to see Jordan, who had procured tickets to the student production. We thought we were going to be late, but the show started late, so we were OK. Chess is about relationships formed and broken with an underlying theme of cold war tensions as seen through an international chess competition. The musical is well written and very emotionally powerful. Even though it was opening night, this particular production still needed a little bit of work; some cues and effects weren't too coordinated, the sound was a little muffled (there were many microphone problems), and the orchestra wasn't very together. The show definitely has potential, though, and I know these difficulties will soon be worked out. Afterwards, there was a reception with lots of food. Jordan and I came back home and had some hot chocolate, and then we chatted with his roommate Sam (yes, another Sam). It was a really great night.

:: SL 10:55 PM [+] ::
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