"Finale"

Internship: finished. Final feelings: success. Although I had some struggles with my summer, I believe that overall I had a fantastic experience at the Guthrie and am so honored to have been there. I learned a lot about the business world in the art industry, but not only about it but how to do it well. Even though the Guthrie is such a large institution, it is a community of people that care about one another. It does not matter if you are an employee, a director, an actor, a patron, or simply a visitor to the building, you matter and are part of the community at the Guthrie. I think that is one of the most important lessons that I learned: to treat others with kindness, compassion, and a special something that leaves them with a feeling that they are important to you. I also can't forget all the amazing shows I saw this summer: "Circle Mirror Transformation", "Dollhouse", The Guthrie Experience show, "A Streetcar Named Desire", and the oh-so-fabulous "The Scottsboro Boys". I couldn't have asked for a better season of shows and for the compassion that I got from the Guthrie with free tickets for me, my friends, and family members! One more thing that was great to come away with this summer was living in the city of St. Paul/Minneapolis. I really liked the big city feel and the ability to find something to do every night, whether it is go to a show, take a walk around the lake (you can find one anywhere!), hang out with friends, get some tea from The Tea Garden, catch a free rendition of "A Midsummer's Night Dream" in the park, or go to IKEA (went there too much this summer). I'll definitely be putting Minneapolis as one of the places to apply at the end of the year...especially the Guthrie. Thanks to all who helped me along the way and who became such good friends. You really made it mean something great. *Left ear tug!*