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It's all blending together

H appy August! August marks a shift in the schedule of the past three weeks. Although there has been much to celebrate and enjoy, we could all really use a change of pace! Who's that girl? CJ just had the wrap-up party for three weeks of theatre camp. (Yes, they use the British spelling. It is the theatrrrrrrr, after all!) The afternoon camp included sessions on make up, costuming, the psychology of color, stage combat, improv, commercial scripting and production, headshot photography, and music (and other things I've probably forgotten that CJ will probably mention on her blog). Last Friday night at the camp Showcase, CJ demonstrated her stage combat skills in the recreation of an historical battle scene. The young warrior is the first to take her position on stage. The battle begins. A duel--and dual--hit! And CJ becomes the battle's first casualty, leaving her duel partner blinded, but still able to participate. (Apparently, she dies the following day. Fortunately, this