Change can be good

Ok. I can no longer be nice and coddle, I have learned that nobody is respecting that so We will be changing A LOT. first I want to say I was rather impressed tonight with the way everyone stepped up with in the group as I gave these rules, and the level of respect I received. Lets keep that up.

So First Change. I will be bringing in new people. I will be holding tryouts, and creating a waiting list for people who would like to be actively involved in Love in Action. There are a total of 16 spots available in Love and Action. not including myself, and I intend to fill up the remaining 10 spots, But with this I will also not be afraid to cut people. If people are slacking off and not working with the team, I will ask them to step down with out hesitation. This means that those who are on the team have a higher bar, and those who are coming will have high expectations

The second change. I will more than likely need to find a closer location for myself. With the incorporation of new people, I need to allot more time into the team, and I need to have easier access to the team. So We will be moving to Brooklyn Park area with in the next few months. I know this may be a struggle for some people, but Its a waste of time for me to pick people up drive down to Bloomington and then just jump into things, I need prep time with a larger group, which has always been difficult with the time spent driving.

But with the above comes the third change, We will probably meet every Tuesday. We will get more practice, and hopefully come together and be ready every week.

I'm setting higher expectations from people, and am learning I have to lead this team. I can't treat a team like 5th graders and expect you all to step up and act like your in High school when the time comes to perform. So I'm laying it all out now, and telling you this is the new Love in Action. A solid group that WANTS to be here, and has a standard that exceeds the average drama group. I don't want people who are here just to appease me, I want people who LOVE acting, and LOVE the arts as much, if not more than I do. If that's not you, It won't hurt my feelings, I'd rather know now.

As you read this you are probably thinking, "Why is she making these changes? its fine the way it is." or something along those lines. but I'm making these changes because in 9 months, we have hardly gotten anywhere. We have been stuck in this rut, of sorts, for 9 months, and its not working. This group, to me, is not just a one year commitment. Where I go to college, and what colleges I can go to, are limited because I have made a commitment to this team, and the people on it. Where I can work, and how many hours I can work, will be limited because I have made a commitment to this team. I intend to see this team through, and grow with it, and be here still 5 years from now performing on larger scales. This is a long term commitment, and I am not wasting anymore time with mediocre, I want great, and I know we have that potential. I have seen it in short spurts amongst our team, and I now want to see it on large scales.

I love you all, and am praying for you all as you read this, and question whether you are called to this team.
KELLY