Hell Week Research Paper
“There’s no people like show people.” -Annie Get Your Gun by Irving Berlin
The last week before a theatrical production is colloquially referred to as “hell week.” Every aspect of the show—lights, orchestra, costumes—hurriedly comes together during this week, and mishaps are predestined to occur: a costume might tear open during dancing, or a massive wooden set piece might fall on top of someone’s head. Nevertheless, on opening night, the show miraculously comes together without a hitch. If I were to teach leadership and teamwork to people while simultaneously build camaraderie between them, I would ask them to put on a show. The level of self-initiative, perseverance, and collaboration required was unprecedented, especially during “hell week,”
but the hard work has paid off in priceless self-improvement and lifelong friendships. The curtains will fall, and the audience will leave, but the joys of the stage are here to stay.
The last week before a theatrical production is colloquially referred to as “hell week.” Every aspect of the show—lights, orchestra, costumes—hurriedly comes together during this week, and mishaps are predestined to occur: a costume might tear open during dancing, or a massive wooden set piece might fall on top of someone’s head. Nevertheless, on opening night, the show miraculously comes together without a hitch. If I were to teach leadership and teamwork to people while simultaneously build camaraderie between them, I would ask them to put on a show. The level of self-initiative, perseverance, and collaboration required was unprecedented, especially during “hell week,”
but the hard work has paid off in priceless self-improvement and lifelong friendships. The curtains will fall, and the audience will leave, but the joys of the stage are here to stay.