Surprises in bed

Some surprises are nicer than others.

Today when I walked in, the stage manager and production manager were deep in conversation.

I didn't want to bother them because they looked so intent.

Instead, I asked the assistant stage manager to show me the rehearsal bed.

We went in the other room and there was a pretty good approximation of the bed that we will have on the final set.

I walk back into the rehearsal room and the two managers turn to me.

"Well, will it be alright if we only have one bench tonight?"

"Why?" I asked.

"The prop master just got the message today."

"What about the rehearsal bed in the other room?"

"What rehearsal bed?"

When they got back, they had big smiles on their faces.

It's not that anyone is surprised that the job got done; it's just nice, when your list is already long, to have someone tend to the details.

It's nice to know that a helpful person has eased the stress of your day.

Thanks Erin.