I just got home from a 13-hour rehearsal for my current show opening on Wednesday this week. I finally feel refreshed after a long shower to wash off the layers of sweat and dirt accumulated over those 13 hours. As this is a fringe show and low-budget everyone has to pitch in a hand in all departments, you can't be JUST an actor. So this morning I cut out light gels and inserted them in the stage lights, painted a railing, and other various tasks. Then we got into the dress rehearsal and I realized how physically demanding this show is. I'm never off stage for more than 3 minutes and when I'm on stage I'm either singing, puppeteering, being a piece of furniture(all the furniture is actor's bodies), dancing, or some combination of the like. We all sweat A LOT and I have a collection of different bruises from rehearsals.
However, every time I took a minute to think about that fact that I was in New York City creating and performing in an original musical, surrounded by talented artists of all forms, I was in awe and made sure to soak in the moment. I realized there was nothing in the world I'd rather be doing at the moment and I will always feel at home in the theatre. I guess this truly is what I'm meant to do with my life, no doubt about it.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Friday, June 26, 2009
Hot and Sticky
Well it is officially summer in NYC which means I am officially a sweaty mess everyday. Humidity and I do not seem to get along and I seem to be on the losing side of the battle. Not only does Seattle not get as hot as New York, but it has absolutely zero humidity. On top of that, in Seattle I didn’t have to walk around carrying a giant bag of stuff with me everywhere I went!
Summer has only just begun and I’m already melting into a puddle. Even if I’m wearing a skirt and tank top (least amount of clothing possible), I feel as if the moment I step outside I am a dripping sweaty mess! So on days when I am running to the subway, which is most days, I look as if I just did an hour of jumping jacks in a sauna. At last, I step into an air conditioned subway car only to look around and see people wearing more clothing than me and not a single drop of sweat in sight. I just don’t understand what I’m doing wrong, how do I get myself an inner-cooling device to permanently implant during the summer months? Ideas are welcome!
Summer has only just begun and I’m already melting into a puddle. Even if I’m wearing a skirt and tank top (least amount of clothing possible), I feel as if the moment I step outside I am a dripping sweaty mess! So on days when I am running to the subway, which is most days, I look as if I just did an hour of jumping jacks in a sauna. At last, I step into an air conditioned subway car only to look around and see people wearing more clothing than me and not a single drop of sweat in sight. I just don’t understand what I’m doing wrong, how do I get myself an inner-cooling device to permanently implant during the summer months? Ideas are welcome!
Saturday, June 20, 2009
"I am 25 Going on 15"
If you are reading this … Thank you! I apologize that I have lost track of my blog writing and have taken much too long to write since my last entry. This blog idea has been formulated in my head for some time now as it correlates with the show I just closed two weekends ago, The Children’s Hour because I was playing a 12-14 year old girl (as described in the character description). I wanted to use this blog entry to talk about how its so interesting to be a 25 year old, college degree recipient, married woman and playing a young teenager. Last week, I had an audition experience that solidified for me the fact that I truly am seen on stage as 10 years younger than my actual age.
I was submitted by a casting director for a role of a 15 year old girl. The director emailed me back saying he thought I may read too old for the role but he would still like me to audition and also read for the part of the young mom! Eek! Have a rapidly aged in the past few weeks?!?! I show up for the audition with my minimal make-up to emphasize my youthfulness and the director has me read the 15 year old’s scene. I finish and he says he should learn to trust casting directors because I definitely type as advertised (as a teenager). Phew!
Being myself in the “real world” I always run into the same pattern of conversation as people find out my age. Usually someone notices my ring and/or I mention “my husband” in conversation. This is followed by the following exchange:
Stranger: You’re married?
Me: Yes.
Stranger: How long have you been married?
Me: Three years.
Stranger: How old are you?!?
Me: 25.
Stranger: (some disbelief response ending in mentioning how young I look).
Give or take a few words, this is the exact conversation I have whenever I meet someone new and the topic of marriage/age/etc. arises. It used to bother me at first but now I just think its funny and I’ve come to expect it. Of course, Mike thinks its funny to tell his friends his wife can play a fourteen year old on stage …
I hope to start writing shorter, more frequent updates to this blog so please fill out the survey on the right side to help me know how frequently people will read it. Thanks!
I was submitted by a casting director for a role of a 15 year old girl. The director emailed me back saying he thought I may read too old for the role but he would still like me to audition and also read for the part of the young mom! Eek! Have a rapidly aged in the past few weeks?!?! I show up for the audition with my minimal make-up to emphasize my youthfulness and the director has me read the 15 year old’s scene. I finish and he says he should learn to trust casting directors because I definitely type as advertised (as a teenager). Phew!
Being myself in the “real world” I always run into the same pattern of conversation as people find out my age. Usually someone notices my ring and/or I mention “my husband” in conversation. This is followed by the following exchange:
Stranger: You’re married?
Me: Yes.
Stranger: How long have you been married?
Me: Three years.
Stranger: How old are you?!?
Me: 25.
Stranger: (some disbelief response ending in mentioning how young I look).
Give or take a few words, this is the exact conversation I have whenever I meet someone new and the topic of marriage/age/etc. arises. It used to bother me at first but now I just think its funny and I’ve come to expect it. Of course, Mike thinks its funny to tell his friends his wife can play a fourteen year old on stage …
I hope to start writing shorter, more frequent updates to this blog so please fill out the survey on the right side to help me know how frequently people will read it. Thanks!
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
"Wonderland" Accepted to the 2009 Ice Factory Festival!
The new musical "Wonderland" I work-shopped last month with Anonymous Ensemble has just been accepted to perform in the Ice Factory Festival this summer at the Ohio Theatre in SoHo. I am very excited to continue to be a part of creating and developing this great piece of work! We will be performing the first weekend of the festival July 8-12.
More details to come soon! In the meantime check out this great article about the Ice Factory Festival from last summer: Variety Article
More details to come soon! In the meantime check out this great article about the Ice Factory Festival from last summer: Variety Article
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Help Me Pick New Headshots!
Hey Everyone,
I'd love to get your feedback on my new headshots. Unless Mike shows me how to put them on the blog, the easiest way to see them is to sign in to Facebook and view my headshot album there: HEADSHOTS
These are completely raw, un-retouched shot so please forgive minor imperfections, they will be photoshopped out. My allergies were having issue that week so my eyes are extra squinty in some of the shots. I find it helps to gently squint when looking at the photos to see how it will look once fixed up. Ultimately I will be choosing one smiling with teeth showing, one with mouth closed, and one that shows more of my body.
Thanks for any input you have!!!
PS I had my first rehearsal for The Children's Hour tonight and I have to say, it was AMAZING! I haven't felt this professional in a production in a very long time and I am beyond excited to be in this cast! More to come soon ... I promise!
I'd love to get your feedback on my new headshots. Unless Mike shows me how to put them on the blog, the easiest way to see them is to sign in to Facebook and view my headshot album there: HEADSHOTS
These are completely raw, un-retouched shot so please forgive minor imperfections, they will be photoshopped out. My allergies were having issue that week so my eyes are extra squinty in some of the shots. I find it helps to gently squint when looking at the photos to see how it will look once fixed up. Ultimately I will be choosing one smiling with teeth showing, one with mouth closed, and one that shows more of my body.
Thanks for any input you have!!!
PS I had my first rehearsal for The Children's Hour tonight and I have to say, it was AMAZING! I haven't felt this professional in a production in a very long time and I am beyond excited to be in this cast! More to come soon ... I promise!
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Press Release for "The Children's Hour"
My current show...
The insidious power of a lie takes center stage at the Wright-Dobie School for Girls in Lillian Hellman’s The Children’s Hour. When a student perceives she is being treated unfairly by the headmasters, she fabricates a malicious lie about them. Fearful that their children will be inappropriately influenced, parents begin to withdraw their children from the school. The controversy pushes relationships to the brink, tests assumptions, and challenges preconceived notions of the truth. MAY 21 – JUNE 7, 2009 AT THE GOOD SHEPHERD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Check out the theatre's website at: http://www.apacny.org/
Also, if you haven't already viewed my current appearance on College Humor check it out at: http://www.collegehumor.com/video:1904510
It is currently the second most liked and second most viewed video on the site, so keep forwarding to friends and click the "I Like" button to keep it going!
Thanks so much!!!
The insidious power of a lie takes center stage at the Wright-Dobie School for Girls in Lillian Hellman’s The Children’s Hour. When a student perceives she is being treated unfairly by the headmasters, she fabricates a malicious lie about them. Fearful that their children will be inappropriately influenced, parents begin to withdraw their children from the school. The controversy pushes relationships to the brink, tests assumptions, and challenges preconceived notions of the truth. MAY 21 – JUNE 7, 2009 AT THE GOOD SHEPHERD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Check out the theatre's website at: http://www.apacny.org/
Also, if you haven't already viewed my current appearance on College Humor check it out at: http://www.collegehumor.com/video:1904510
It is currently the second most liked and second most viewed video on the site, so keep forwarding to friends and click the "I Like" button to keep it going!
Thanks so much!!!
Monday, April 13, 2009
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