Working 10 to 6: What a Way to Make a Living

One amazing work week down. Lots and lots to go. Although not enough, really. It's already October. Meaning I've been here for a month. Meaning I only have about two and a half months left. I kind of love it here and don't want to leave.

But anyway, this work week was really great. My coworkers are absolutely wonderful - there are a good 70 staff members and 15 interns working at MTC. There's always a lot going on, and lots of people to see. I am actually technically "Marketing Intern 2", as there is also an intern in the department named Andrew. I do not appreciate this second-billing, and I am determined to proof my worth...Actually, Andrew is incredibly nice, as are all of the other interns. I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone.

The work I'm doing at MTC is very interesting - a lot of it involves gathering data to assist the Marketing directors in making decisions. I put together reports for daily wraps, single ticket sales, zip code breakdowns, show discounts, website visitor statistics, and loads of other things. It's really fascinating to see how they make important decisions - and of course, they couldn't do it without me.

Another cool aspect of working at MTC is that I can also work night and weekend shifts (for cash) at the front desk and theatre patron lounge. The company has rehearsal spaces that it rents out, so they need someone to work the front desk after normal work hours. In fact, I got my first go at it on Thursday - when the girl who was supposed to work dropped out and they needed a last-minute replacement. The job was real tough - I sat in a chair, directed a few people to their studios, surfed the interweb, and ate Taco Bell. And the best part about this job...the Broadway revival of A Little Night Music will be rehearsing in our space for about a month - which means I'll get to see Angela Lansbury, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Stephen Sondheim, et al. up close and personal.

Yup, it's all pretty amazing. This Sunday, I am getting trained to work in the patron lounge at the Friedman Theatre, and I will also get to see our current Broadway show: The Royal Family. Things are looking up, and I kinda like it that way.