After a challenging start to working in New York, I had my first gig as a carpenter.  This past weekend I spent my time building the scenic elements for a New York Musical Festival (NYMF) show called "Date of a Lifetime".  The scenery had been started and needed to be completed.  It consisted of a few luan cut-out pieces.  Some required framing, others stayed flat.  Some were rigged to fly, others were intended to stand.  I had the privilege to build at the Second Stage's space along side the scenic designer Susan Barras.  

All in all this was a very positive project which I hope will lead to other gigs down to road.  I will post pictures of the show if I get them soon.  Until then I will continue to send out resumes and answer ads.  Wish me luck...

Maccabiah and camp have now both ended after another great summer.  The weather held up for the majority of the summer but not so much can be said for our three days of Maccabiah.  It rained for the better part of the three days forcing camp inside for alternate activities.  Despite the unfortunate weather all of camp kept their spirits high and continued to compete with good sportsmanship and ruach (spirit).  The culminating evening was complete with captivating displays of dance, art and song.  Each team gave it their all on the Amazing Quest, but the red team emerged victorious.  The winning team was revealed via a hand made vase crafted by our in-house pottery instructor.  As you can see below the vase was filled with haze and lit from below (it was purposely crafted with a hole in the bottom).

I must offer a huge thank you to the rest of my committee who was beside me throughout all of the planning and running of the event.  


Now it is time to jump in with both feet and find a job and an apartment.  I have been sending resumes out and will continue to do so.  The apartment hunt is just beginning.  New York City, Here I Come!

I finished my thesis on time and presented to my committee in time for graduation.  The drafting was successful but very time consuming.  I am happy to say that not only did I complete my thesis, I also learned a few things along the way.  I am happy to say that I did graduate along with my classmates in our bright red robes.  My whole family came up for the day and we were joined by some friends as well.  Following graduation was a whirl wind of moving, unpacking, re-packing and heading up to camp to work for the summer.  Believe it or not but the first session of camp is almost over and it has been wonderful.  My staff continues to work hard and have fun together as we continue to keep over 500 children safe across two different locations.  In the last few days I finished my resume and my website.  Soon I will start sending it out to companies all over New York City as I look for  a job starting in September.  (if you know of anything please send it my way).  

Have a great rest of the summer!