Summary.
As is true with
most discoveries, many of my discoveries were, of course, generated by my
own mistakes. Rather than document the virtually self-evident errors, I have
focused on the insights and discoveries. Some of the best words to conclude
a project and summarize an experience come
from
the
people
outside of the production.
Eve Nicols
[Head Supervisor of Opus]:
Supervisor's report.
Austin Chronicle:
UFG show named, Best annual Fashion Spectacular
Chris Ford [Events Manager Frank
Erwin Center]:
"Wow,
the show was the most professionally produced student show that has ever
occurred
in this venue, congratulations we hope to work with you again sometime, will
you be doing the show again next year?"
George
Mitchell [President of the University
Co-op who donated $26,000]:
"
This
is what it is all about, this was the best show we've seen yet, incredible!"
Style Channel:
UT's UFG show
is one of only three schools annual shows that is covered by the Style Channel.
Stephen M. Moser [Fashion Columnist, Austin
Chronicle]:
"Opus
was the best show yet. The production was a high powered show with enviable
production
values."
Carol Perkins: [Stage Hand Productions Manager for the Frank Erwin Center]:
"That
was the smoothest called show we had in here for a long time, it was a pleasure
working with you guys, come back and see us again."
Conclusion.
In conclusion,
with hard work, persistence, patience, and professionalism nearly anything
is possible. After the show concluded, I understood the possibilities of
a
large venue multi-media project. The skills learned and the problems
solved
will be applicable in a
post scholastic context. This project gave me a heightened sense of the
amount
of
time
and energy that goes into a large show. This show also provided me with the realization
of how
much collaboration goes into a large professional project. Although this project
reached a conclusion in the form of one event, I hope to design and produce more
shows. A sketch for a future show. I
hope to soon work with
several
unique designers and fashion houses putting together a variety of distinct shows
in
many different locations. Many thanks to idividuals whos extreme hard work
and
dedication
made this particular show possible.