Sometimes I feel like I need to spend more time in front of a mirror.
Maybe it's a complex. But I skipped that, "I like to stare at myself in the mirror" phase, and I think I may be suffering for it.
I look at all this pictures of people, and they look so BEATIFUL all the flipping time!
And I feel like a lot of my pictures are...duds.
Or maybe it's because I was deliberately camera shy from about 8th to 12th grade.
Seriously, though. I know I'm beautiful in my own way. But we all are. And you all still look fantastic in EVERY photo I see you in.
Any advice?
Friday, October 29, 2010
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Discuss 2
Watch out for random lines of liquid on the sidewalks in NYC.
Dogs piss and shit on the sidewalks here.
They're used to it.
But I feel sorry for them.
Sort of like I feel sorry that my nature time is when I attempt to unobtrusively touch a tree while walking down a street crowded with four hundred people.
The exquisitely designed parks are where I get my nature time right now.
That's when I miss the Alaskan wilderness the most.
One of the last true frontiers.
When did it get so difficult to be a pioneer?
Dogs piss and shit on the sidewalks here.
They're used to it.
But I feel sorry for them.
Sort of like I feel sorry that my nature time is when I attempt to unobtrusively touch a tree while walking down a street crowded with four hundred people.
The exquisitely designed parks are where I get my nature time right now.
That's when I miss the Alaskan wilderness the most.
One of the last true frontiers.
When did it get so difficult to be a pioneer?
Discuss
Tonight I was waiting to head home on the 3 with another 20 people. Down at one end of the platform, three to four little creatures roamed about quickly. I edged past the intimate couple and spent ten minutes observing them, interfering with their lives only when one got too close. A quick tap of my heel sent him running.
Well here they are on the platform.
What are they doing up here?
They're so cute.
And dirty.
Why aren't they around the tracks?
Why don't they belong on the platform, too?
We carry diseases, too.
No, I'm not gonna pick one up.
Or feed them.
They are so little.
I wonder if they're hungry.
I wonder if they have dreams of living in the country.
I wonder if they're happy.
I wonder if they know of any other way of life.
Would I rather be a mouse or a human?
What's the difference?
Well here they are on the platform.
What are they doing up here?
They're so cute.
And dirty.
Why aren't they around the tracks?
Why don't they belong on the platform, too?
We carry diseases, too.
No, I'm not gonna pick one up.
Or feed them.
They are so little.
I wonder if they're hungry.
I wonder if they have dreams of living in the country.
I wonder if they're happy.
I wonder if they know of any other way of life.
Would I rather be a mouse or a human?
What's the difference?
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
First audition in NYC
Alrighty. Quick download b/c I've got to get up to watch small fry in less than five hours.
The company: New York Shakespeare Exchange
My monologue: Rosalind from As You Like It "Why, what means this? ... to Fareyouwell."
What I wore: green gorgeous shirt I bought in Madison before I left. New skinny jeans. Super classy shoes that Kelsey lent me. And my hair was invited to be itself and curled magnificently for the occasion.
What happened:
Turned out it was the studio I got my headshots from today! :) Big open room for waiting. Met some folks. YAY!
The actual audition space was roughly the size of my room here in Brooklyn (6X10ft-only the glamorous for me). A table. The Director, Playwright, and Stage Manager.
Did my monologue. They laughed one time out loud collectively. All three of them, I think.
Was asked to wait while they decided what to do with me.
Was handed a side from their original play (absolutely HILARIOUS- creatively mocked all things Shakespeare).
Performed the side after about ten minutes chilling with it. They responded beautifully. Laughs often. At least three solid laughs in about a two minute side (cold read, too)! YAY!
And now:
Wait. Should find out in the next couple of days. Fingers crossed!!!!
And follow up on the new acquaintances.
Party on!
The company: New York Shakespeare Exchange
My monologue: Rosalind from As You Like It "Why, what means this? ... to Fareyouwell."
What I wore: green gorgeous shirt I bought in Madison before I left. New skinny jeans. Super classy shoes that Kelsey lent me. And my hair was invited to be itself and curled magnificently for the occasion.
What happened:
Turned out it was the studio I got my headshots from today! :) Big open room for waiting. Met some folks. YAY!
The actual audition space was roughly the size of my room here in Brooklyn (6X10ft-only the glamorous for me). A table. The Director, Playwright, and Stage Manager.
Did my monologue. They laughed one time out loud collectively. All three of them, I think.
Was asked to wait while they decided what to do with me.
Was handed a side from their original play (absolutely HILARIOUS- creatively mocked all things Shakespeare).
Performed the side after about ten minutes chilling with it. They responded beautifully. Laughs often. At least three solid laughs in about a two minute side (cold read, too)! YAY!
And now:
Wait. Should find out in the next couple of days. Fingers crossed!!!!
And follow up on the new acquaintances.
Party on!
Monday, October 25, 2010
I said I'd try harder.
Here I am again! Two in one day!
I went slack-lining with my new friend, Elmar! We spent a fantastic afternoon (about 1:30-5) taking turns balancing on a rope pulled taut between two trees. Good stuff. And the weather remained glorious throughout. It was definitely one of my highlights of NY thus far...
Kelsey (who helped me get the childcare gigs) had a housewarming party. She and her flatmate have a super artsy setup. Really fun. Full of plants and cozy yet cute furniture. And whoopie (sp?) cushions and lots of neat friends. I hope I get to hang out with them more.
TJ (my flatmate) and I finally got to hang out a little. TJ's great. He's a great reading teacher and is extremely knowledgeable on the theatre scene. It was a pleasure chilling with him tonight. And we're going to see Bloody Andrew Jackson next Sunday. Tickets are bought. I hope I can slack-line, too. Fingers crossed.
Tomorrow I'm sending out about fifty headshots/resumes/cover letters, meeting with Kelsey, going to a Manhattan Public Library (that's gonna be so AWESOME!), and working/talking/etc. theatre. I've also got my first audition in NYC for the New York Shakespeare Exchange, which is pretty exciting! It's been so long since I've acted (truly it's only about 7 weeks) and I feel a bit out of practice. We'll see how it goes. My audition's at 9PM. Fingers crossed.
General mood? Excited.
I am finding that I have more hobbies than acting alone.
I like:
I went slack-lining with my new friend, Elmar! We spent a fantastic afternoon (about 1:30-5) taking turns balancing on a rope pulled taut between two trees. Good stuff. And the weather remained glorious throughout. It was definitely one of my highlights of NY thus far...
Kelsey (who helped me get the childcare gigs) had a housewarming party. She and her flatmate have a super artsy setup. Really fun. Full of plants and cozy yet cute furniture. And whoopie (sp?) cushions and lots of neat friends. I hope I get to hang out with them more.
TJ (my flatmate) and I finally got to hang out a little. TJ's great. He's a great reading teacher and is extremely knowledgeable on the theatre scene. It was a pleasure chilling with him tonight. And we're going to see Bloody Andrew Jackson next Sunday. Tickets are bought. I hope I can slack-line, too. Fingers crossed.
Tomorrow I'm sending out about fifty headshots/resumes/cover letters, meeting with Kelsey, going to a Manhattan Public Library (that's gonna be so AWESOME!), and working/talking/etc. theatre. I've also got my first audition in NYC for the New York Shakespeare Exchange, which is pretty exciting! It's been so long since I've acted (truly it's only about 7 weeks) and I feel a bit out of practice. We'll see how it goes. My audition's at 9PM. Fingers crossed.
General mood? Excited.
I am finding that I have more hobbies than acting alone.
I like:
- slack-lining
- rock climbing
- clogging/tapping
- yoga
- playing violin
- reading
- studying paranormal activity (thinking about checking into some of them for myself)
- dialect work
- singing
- helping other folks out.
Not a bad list really for now. About a year ago I don't think I even had a list, so I'm pleased. I'm trying to find ways to get involved in all of them. AND I am beginning my first steps as a professional actor! This feels like a great balance: Focus on my Professional Life (kinda like starting my own business) and Supporting of Professional Life (childcare) and balancing that with physical or mental stimulus to help me see the big picture. Exciting!!!
Anyhoo, time for some sleep. Big, beautiful day tomorrow. :)
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Two week annivesary in NYC!
Sorry. I'm awful at keeping this updated so far.
Where to begin?
I've been here for two weeks and a day. I was afraid to come here by myself originally, and my Step-Mum kindly volunteered to come along. We spent an enjoyable weekend negotiating the Subway system, chilling in random coffee shops and Central Park, and seeing Next to Normal (which ROCKED my SOCKS). Then she took off on Tuesday AM (as per our agreement-I did not scare her away or anything :) ).
My friend from High School helped me find about 23 hours/week taking care of some kids. Turns out that you can make a living doing childcare. Awesome! Perfect "back up" job for me right now.
I've spent a lot of time traveling places for the first time. I've been up either sides of Central Park, to Brooklyn, and to Queens, and to the Southernmost tip of Manhattan (with Shelley) to see the Statue of Liberty.
Shoot. I gotta go. I'm going slack-lining with Elmar today. It's a beautiful, sunny 65 degree day!
Hopefully I'll get back on here sooner. I am having lots of adventures already!
Where to begin?
I've been here for two weeks and a day. I was afraid to come here by myself originally, and my Step-Mum kindly volunteered to come along. We spent an enjoyable weekend negotiating the Subway system, chilling in random coffee shops and Central Park, and seeing Next to Normal (which ROCKED my SOCKS). Then she took off on Tuesday AM (as per our agreement-I did not scare her away or anything :) ).
My friend from High School helped me find about 23 hours/week taking care of some kids. Turns out that you can make a living doing childcare. Awesome! Perfect "back up" job for me right now.
I've spent a lot of time traveling places for the first time. I've been up either sides of Central Park, to Brooklyn, and to Queens, and to the Southernmost tip of Manhattan (with Shelley) to see the Statue of Liberty.
Shoot. I gotta go. I'm going slack-lining with Elmar today. It's a beautiful, sunny 65 degree day!
Hopefully I'll get back on here sooner. I am having lots of adventures already!
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
You've caught me mid adventure, actually....
I came here to make sure going to New York was a good idea.
I've got this extended family, you see. A husband, wife, and child who are just as important to me as my family. They are, among other things, my directors, teachers, family, and friends.
The theatre people I talk to the most in my life, and I NEEDED to hear it from them.
And they said yes. Resounding approval. Tears and REAL hugs included.
So that is that. I'm officially headed to New York October 8th.
This blog is NOT just about me going to NYC to make it big. It's about my crazy adventures. And I've got too many from the past to not share some of those with you when things get stale or too New York-y (ie. my crazy Alaskan adventure this summer). So here we go. PLEASE WEAR YOUR SEAT BELT :). I've got a scary story about that....
No. Not tonight.
I've got this extended family, you see. A husband, wife, and child who are just as important to me as my family. They are, among other things, my directors, teachers, family, and friends.
The theatre people I talk to the most in my life, and I NEEDED to hear it from them.
And they said yes. Resounding approval. Tears and REAL hugs included.
So that is that. I'm officially headed to New York October 8th.
This blog is NOT just about me going to NYC to make it big. It's about my crazy adventures. And I've got too many from the past to not share some of those with you when things get stale or too New York-y (ie. my crazy Alaskan adventure this summer). So here we go. PLEASE WEAR YOUR SEAT BELT :). I've got a scary story about that....
No. Not tonight.
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