People Ride In Elevators ALL The Time!

Hello, Beacon Hill College Enthusiasts!

What are we spray-painting? You'll see...momentarily.

We had an exciting (and well-staffed!) Saturday shoot this past weekend, and I'd like to tell you about it. Episode 115 is really coming together, and I'm already counting down to the viewing party. So...welcome to the picture post!

The first set we built was the revamped RA Office, looking much warmer with our newly painted flats. Actors Neil (Hudson) and Madelyn (Ava) started us off on the right foot with an RA Showdown.

Then, we moved onto the typical RA Office Scene: The welcome-back-let's-listen-to-Ava's speech old chestnut, in which we learn some valuable information about the state of the dorms.

We should mention that this was the first shoot ever for actress Jenn (Robin)! And I would also like to mention that actor Alex (Ethan) is silly, but awesome.

Next set of the day? A Hallway with an Elevator.

It looks kind-of mazelike from this angle, but it really came together.

Some people doubted that the elevators could be moved, but Lauren and I headed that project once we finished spray-painting Taylor's foam-boards. We heard from the directors and the associate producer that the elevator motion looked good, so I'm going to check this one off the "Bay State Victory" checklist. Besides, my parents will be amused by my forced cameo as "Girl in Elevator."

Mad props to actors Valentina (Olivia) and Alex (Kyle) for putting up with the terrifying smoke machine.

The smoke machine in question...oh, how it has driven us crazy so many times before.

We finished the shoot with not a minute to spare, and I can't remember the last shoot so fun. Everyone should come again next Saturday: we'll lure you there with free pizza again.

I'd like to end today with my favorite shot of the day, and ask you: have our actors ever looked sexier? Look at that lighting! The set! The gorgeous people!

That's how we do.

See you all tomorrow for our regular Tuesday shoot, and again next Saturday for another epic day. I know we ask a lot of the crew...but look at what great work we're putting out together! That's what it's all about: having fun and making something we can all be proud of.

I think you guys ARE cut out for this job,
-Jenn