Well, unfortunately I didn't get into the company I really wanted to. So it goes. That's okay, I've still got a lot of options.
I actually made the decision yesterday that I am only going to audition for shows/companies that I really want to be a part of. Up until now my feeling was "doing something is better than nothing." But there are always classes I can take, etc., when I'm not doing a show and I'd like a show to really be important to me. So, we'll see how it goes. It might take longer to get a job, but it will be worth it.
I'm getting back into yoga. I used to be a FANATIC and had stopped when I moved out here due to lack of time, I guess. But it really is a huge stress reliever and at a time where I'm trying to figure out what I'm really supposed to be doing, etc. it's nice. I love yoga. It really sets up my day for me.
That's all for now.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
GREAT Audition
I think I've been forgetting to title my entries. OOPS!
So, on Sunday night I went to a GREAT audition. It was for a group called Blank Line Collective and they are looking to add company members. It was like everything you wanted to do in school ideally in the "real world." Ie: talk about theatre, get together once a week to do movement workshops, putting together original work, etc. It was GREAT!
I'm not sure that my resume will be "good enough" to get in, but it was something great to at least be a part of.
I also have a job interview for a "day job." I already have a day job, but they have cut my hours (it's retail, so it was expected). Hopefully, all will go well today!
So, on Sunday night I went to a GREAT audition. It was for a group called Blank Line Collective and they are looking to add company members. It was like everything you wanted to do in school ideally in the "real world." Ie: talk about theatre, get together once a week to do movement workshops, putting together original work, etc. It was GREAT!
I'm not sure that my resume will be "good enough" to get in, but it was something great to at least be a part of.
I also have a job interview for a "day job." I already have a day job, but they have cut my hours (it's retail, so it was expected). Hopefully, all will go well today!
Sunday, January 25, 2009
It's Been Awhile
I had an audition ever day this week and it WORE ME OUT! Even on my day off, I had an audition that night and all day I couldn't relax because I had the audition looming over me. I hate that feeling. I'm having that today!
Some new developments on the theatre front...
1) A girl from the Trib (Chicago Tribune) came to see the show on Friday and loved it. I was a little taken aback. Hopefully she'll write something nice. :)
2) I got back in touch with Kevin Otos, one of my old professors and he told me I should audition for an acting internship with the Texas Shakespeare Festival this summer. Then added, but you should get your stuff in soon because the deadline is coming up. This was Wednesday. The videotaped audition was due in their offices by Sat. Luckily I was able to get everything in and Kevin called the artistic director to put in a good word for me, so we'll see!
3) Tonight I have a callback for a company, Blank Line Collective, that would make me a company member. It seems interesting, so we'll see. One of the co-artistic directors worked with Matt Tomlanovich and made a point to send me a nice email saying she was looking forward to meeting me. Like everything else, we'll see how that goes too!
On a personal note, Ben is looking for another job and, of course in this climate, having not much luck. Please keep him in your thoughts!
I had an audition ever day this week and it WORE ME OUT! Even on my day off, I had an audition that night and all day I couldn't relax because I had the audition looming over me. I hate that feeling. I'm having that today!
Some new developments on the theatre front...
1) A girl from the Trib (Chicago Tribune) came to see the show on Friday and loved it. I was a little taken aback. Hopefully she'll write something nice. :)
2) I got back in touch with Kevin Otos, one of my old professors and he told me I should audition for an acting internship with the Texas Shakespeare Festival this summer. Then added, but you should get your stuff in soon because the deadline is coming up. This was Wednesday. The videotaped audition was due in their offices by Sat. Luckily I was able to get everything in and Kevin called the artistic director to put in a good word for me, so we'll see!
3) Tonight I have a callback for a company, Blank Line Collective, that would make me a company member. It seems interesting, so we'll see. One of the co-artistic directors worked with Matt Tomlanovich and made a point to send me a nice email saying she was looking forward to meeting me. Like everything else, we'll see how that goes too!
On a personal note, Ben is looking for another job and, of course in this climate, having not much luck. Please keep him in your thoughts!
Sunday, January 11, 2009
So...opening night was this weekend for the show I'm in. If you want to know, talk to me in person. :) I can finally say I'm getting paid (somewhat) to do theatre!
Last night it had snowed so much that when I came back from the show I had to call Ben because my car was stuck in the street in all the snow. He had to come out and push it into a space. (He used a broom to brush the snow out of the parking space!)
Tonight I am sitting with a cup of tea, watching the golden globes, and relaxing!
Last night it had snowed so much that when I came back from the show I had to call Ben because my car was stuck in the street in all the snow. He had to come out and push it into a space. (He used a broom to brush the snow out of the parking space!)
Tonight I am sitting with a cup of tea, watching the golden globes, and relaxing!
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Hi There
I decided to get back in to blogging. Now that I'm starting this whole new journey in Chicago, I think it's a good outlet to connect with people and get some crazy thoughts out. :)
Good things so far:
I really love Chicago. I don't mind the weather and I've actually come to really like the snow. It's a great city!
I'm in a show. It's VERY small, but, hey...it's somewhere to start!
I'm auditioning like crazy and having some interest and making contacts.
Scary Things:
I recently was cut back on my hours at work by half. Initially I freaked out and scrambled applying for part-time jobs. However, I feel like I've been running around so much since I've been here. So, maybe it's a sign that I should just take this time to have the time off for myself and getting new material together, etc. We'll see how that goes. :)
Good things so far:
I really love Chicago. I don't mind the weather and I've actually come to really like the snow. It's a great city!
I'm in a show. It's VERY small, but, hey...it's somewhere to start!
I'm auditioning like crazy and having some interest and making contacts.
Scary Things:
I recently was cut back on my hours at work by half. Initially I freaked out and scrambled applying for part-time jobs. However, I feel like I've been running around so much since I've been here. So, maybe it's a sign that I should just take this time to have the time off for myself and getting new material together, etc. We'll see how that goes. :)
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