During some productions, you may find it best to work as a “vampire” by programming during the night and sleeping during the day. It can be tough to swap your schedule from the norm and then swap it back once rehearsals start. Anytime you are sleeping during the day, you need to ensure the proper environment. Close all curtains, keep the room cool, and stay away from television, phones, computers, and other screens. Put your phone on silent and strive to get as many solid hours of sleep as possible. Proper rest should be an important a priority in your life.
-Brad Schiller, from “Feeding the Machines,” PLSN July 2019, page 73
