The title of this post is both literal and figurative. On the realist side, I just got finished observing the SWS campers rehearse their combat scene. It is really impressive! At first, I was worried that little kids with swords could only end like King Lear - eyes gouged out. These kids, however, have such tact and dedication. There is not even an ounce of horsing around. They know their parts perfectly and I can't wait for them to show off all of their hard work. Hard to believe what a bunch of 10 to 18 year olds can do in only two and a half weeks... their scenes are (fingers crossed) perfectly memorized, they've got a complicated period dance routine perfected, and a combat scene, among other things. Whereas in my experience, actors sometimes complain about the amount of lines or work they have to deal with in a given amount of time, there is no sense of worry from these kids. I can't wait (though I'm bummed that camp will be over) until Saturday!
Now in a figurative sense, "en garde" is a sign of what is about to come, indicating that a fencer should prepare for battle. Of course I'm not going off to war, but I am really coming in for the closing lap of my internship. Everything is culminating in the next two weeks......I'll keep you posted.
ANWintern.
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