Michael \u201cEager\u201d Ahn, Head of Stage Crew<\/p>\n
Before I begin this article, I would like to define what a cult is. I don’t actually
\nknow the formal definition, but for the sake of this article we’ll call it a
\ngroup of people that partake in abnormal and bizarre activities. Here is a list
\nof things that come to my mind when I hear the word \u201ccult\u201d: robes, cloaks,
\nvirgin sacrifices, pentagrams, candles, and eerie chants.<\/p>\n
With that out of the way, we can get on to the point of this article. I have been asked many questions during my time at NT. How many The simple answer to that is no. We are not a cult at all… I think. When I hear the words \u201cstage crew,\u201d a select group of words come to mind: Awesome, Awesome, Awesome. This is clearly very different then the words that came to mind when thinking of a Michael \u201cEager\u201d Ahn, Head of Stage Crew Before I begin this article, I would like to define what a cult is. I don’t actually know the formal definition, but for the sake of this article we’ll call it a group … Continue reading
\ncourses do you have? Why do people call you Eager? Why would you do such a
\nterrible thing? <\/em>However, the one question that always comes to mind regards
\nthe Stage Crew. Are we a cult? <\/em><\/p>\n
\n\u201ccult\u201d. The enigmatic nature of the Stage Crew dates back, to the 70’s. By that,
\nI mean there are traditions from then that still live on today. If anything, we
\nwere and are a family. The backstage area of the old school was a gathering
\nplace for people of all sorts of personalities. Sheltered Jewish girl?
\nAccepted. Foreign Mauritian-Canadian guy? Accepted. Introverted angry gamer?
\nEasily accepted. Borderline sociopath? It’s that kind of guy that usually gets
\nthe leadership position. In all seriousness, this was the first time when I had
\nseen people with such contrasting personalities learn to function as a team. We
\nwere put into an environment where we had to put aside differences (whether it
\nbe cultural or personal) and learn to cope with each other.I can proudly say
\nthat the senior members of my Stage Crew are people I can trust without
\nquestion. In spite of the occasional behavioural quirk people might see coming
\nout of the auditorium, we are definitely not a cult. Everyone acts on his or
\nher own free will. We ensure the smooth running of
\nassemblies and shows. We do not brainwash na\u00efve niners and steal milk crates
\nwhen we get the chance. We are a group of highly trained professionals…and
\ndefinitely not a cult.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"