From Tuesday:
Don't worry, it's not THAT bad, I just broke my toe... ouch! It all began yesterday morning when I was dressed and ready to go to work and get my headshot done in the afternoon. I had my fave pair of pants on and was putting in a load of laundry, when I felt something on my leg, I smashed it and it crunched inside of my pants in my hands, a huge nasty bug. I immediately pulled off my pants and could see the guts, shell, and multiple legs inside. Ewww! I threw them in the wash, shook it off, and after putting on another pair of pants, left for work.
On my way, the photographer's assistant called to cancel the appointment. Roy (the photographer) was out of town on a family emergency, and wasn't sure when he'd be back. The day went well at Sidwell Friends, and they want me to begin substituting next week!
I had an hour and a half at home between work and rehearsal. I was watching the cast of "DREAMGIRLS" on Oprah w/ Calvin, my housemate, when I jumped up to get my tea that was whistling in the kitchen... On the way, I tripped on the coffee table, and over my bag, right on my chest. My arms didn't pull out in time. I jumped back up and shook it off. My knee hurt, and yea, I definitely stubbed my toe, but shook it off, went to rehearsal. By the end of the night, my toe was still bothering me, and my other housemate, Kendra said the same thing had happened to her awhile ago. She had broke hers, it was swollen and black and blue (like mine). She works for the athletic department at GWU, and they said all they will do at the emergency room is take an x-ray and tell you it's broken, then they'll tape it up. Since the toes are so small, they can't put a cast or splint on it. So ICE and TAPE wil be the solution. I took the day off, so that I'll be able to get through our preview of "Juanita the Walrus" this evening. Life has been so great lately, so I can hardly let something like this bother me. God is just telling me it's about time for a day off, slow down for a second . I can't remember the last time I've slept in, read a book, or watched a movie. I intend to do at least one of these today!
And on top of all that, our heat is not working in the 30-45 temps outside... Brr! At least I'm here to wait for the repairman~
Take care of your toes!
Thursday, November 23, 2006
Monday, November 20, 2006
Juanita the Walrus
Come check us out!
"Juanita the Walrus Goes on a Shopping Spree"
by Deb Randall and Alan Scott
Nov. 23 - Dec 17
Fridays at 7
Saturdays at 3 and 7
Sundays at 1 and 3
This is a 45 minute holiday musical of whimsy. Appropriate for all ages!
Located at The Venus Theatre Play Shack
21 C Street, Laurel, MD
More information available at: www.venustheatre.org
Monday, November 13, 2006
Livin' it
It feels great to be pursuing the lifestyle I've dreamed of and hoped for. True, I'm not on Broadway or in a feature film yet, but I've got to start somewhere! It's definitely possible to be a working actress in this market, and I'm trying to make use of the resources available in this diverse, cultured metropolitan. This past weekend, I saw two plays (one musical, on straight), met with a fellow aspiring actress to introduce her to the industry here in DC, went to an audition, and ran my first 7-mile run in prep for an upcoming ten-miler.
"Crestfall" was a rough, edgy play made up of 3 twenty or so minute monologues told by three Scottish women (American and British actresses) about their lives with abusive men. Nitty gritty and powerful, these actresses took the stage and held our attention. It was helpful to see this performance in the space where I think I'll be auditioning at tonight. "Coming Home" is the musical I attended last night. The piece was directed by Mary Hall Surface, and commissioned for the newly renovated Atlas Performing Arts Center on H Street NE. It told the history of the neighborhood through the stories of local characters and places. There were riots there in the sixties that destroyed alot of the local feel and businesses (and probably this old theatre). A pre-show reception included desserts and coffee accompanied by a local motown quintet and a hip hop dance group- I think they were both local, a great sense of community! Hopefully the rejuvenation of the Atlas is the beginning of bringing this rundown neighborhood back to life. There's so much history in this city, and I find myself wanting to learn about it all. Next weekend, I will most likely audition for a show there: "Kiss Me Kate", produced by the Washington Savoyards.
Two auditions today: the Actor's Center Lottery audition (big cattle call) and "Reefer Madness" at Studio Theatre's SecondStage! I'm psyched for both, but REALLY want success at the "Reefer Madness" audition! The show goes up in July, but no more details until I land the show.
Rehearsals continue for "Juanita the Walrus Goes on a Shopping Spree". They're advertising it as "rock-a-silly" production and I can guarantee you that's what you're in for! My costume sounds super groovy, and I can say that it includes purple eyelashes. This kid's show would be a fun stress relief for your holiday shopping. Hope to see you there! For a schedule and ticket info, check out the Venus Theatre website: www.venustheatre.org.
"Crestfall" was a rough, edgy play made up of 3 twenty or so minute monologues told by three Scottish women (American and British actresses) about their lives with abusive men. Nitty gritty and powerful, these actresses took the stage and held our attention. It was helpful to see this performance in the space where I think I'll be auditioning at tonight. "Coming Home" is the musical I attended last night. The piece was directed by Mary Hall Surface, and commissioned for the newly renovated Atlas Performing Arts Center on H Street NE. It told the history of the neighborhood through the stories of local characters and places. There were riots there in the sixties that destroyed alot of the local feel and businesses (and probably this old theatre). A pre-show reception included desserts and coffee accompanied by a local motown quintet and a hip hop dance group- I think they were both local, a great sense of community! Hopefully the rejuvenation of the Atlas is the beginning of bringing this rundown neighborhood back to life. There's so much history in this city, and I find myself wanting to learn about it all. Next weekend, I will most likely audition for a show there: "Kiss Me Kate", produced by the Washington Savoyards.
Two auditions today: the Actor's Center Lottery audition (big cattle call) and "Reefer Madness" at Studio Theatre's SecondStage! I'm psyched for both, but REALLY want success at the "Reefer Madness" audition! The show goes up in July, but no more details until I land the show.
Rehearsals continue for "Juanita the Walrus Goes on a Shopping Spree". They're advertising it as "rock-a-silly" production and I can guarantee you that's what you're in for! My costume sounds super groovy, and I can say that it includes purple eyelashes. This kid's show would be a fun stress relief for your holiday shopping. Hope to see you there! For a schedule and ticket info, check out the Venus Theatre website: www.venustheatre.org.
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