Summer is a rare time of dispersion for New Leaf. This summer, much of the company is out of town or technically in town and working on other great big projects, or – you know – in Japan for a considerable amount of time. Actually, I’m the only one who hasn’t gotten out of the city for a bit over the past couple months. Hmm. I should look into that.
So – as we sit about t-minus a week from a more-or-less return to normal, I’m realizing just how much I miss those guys. It’s not like there hasn’t been plenty to keep me busy – we’re finalizing details on next season so that we can make that announcement soon (and oh my, I’m excited about it. HINT: one is a world-premiere and one is an American classic – one I don’t think you’ll be expecting). We’re working on a brunch-time event to celebrate last season and launch our new one (Save The Date: August 22nd!). I just submitted a big grant request (like, two minutes ago), and there are press releases that want writing, callbacks being scheduled – all sorts of stuff. I don’t want to give the impression that I’ve been working on everything all by my lonesome, because that’s not true either. But it’s been a somewhat isolated summer – lots of e-mails, a few phone calls, not so many brunches.
But as much as I do enjoy the work we do, this summer is reminding me yet again that it’s the people I’m working with in this company who make the work so joyful. So, I guess I’m not really homesick (since I’m the one who stayed home) – but more family-sick. I miss my artistic family. I’m ready for them to come home now, please.
