A Good Week

My spirits are high this week as I prepare my body, mind, and soul for SETC (South Eastern Theatre Conference) auditions in Atlanta. I received my picture postcards early and the week, and have sent them to the theatres represented whose seasons most interest me.

Work on the short film was fun last week. Working on a film is like tech week in theatre. Alot of "Hurry up, and wait"-ing. At one point, a hot light was accidentally dropped on my head, that was a good time, NOT. .... the reaction to this was awesome, they had a doctor on call to make sure there was no damage, and that I hadn't passed out. The overall experience was rewarding, and of course it's always fun to have someone else do my hair and make-up... Kya was a pro! The film is called "The Exaltation of Mr. Pratt" and it is being submitted for the national 168 Hour Film Festival.

Onto STAGE NEWS: I have been cast in the company of "Guys & Dolls" at American Music Stage, and am looking forward to working with old friendss and making new ones. I haven't been in a musical chorus for several years, should be fun! Also, I was cast in Theater of the First Amendment's FIRST LIGHT FESTIVAL. I will play "Tess" (a 1940s radio actress) and "Leader" (a strong, modern woman) in a new play called Faithkillers. The reading will be directed by Jeremy Skidmore, psyched to have the opportunity to work with such a renowned DC area director!

A Film!

I was once told that every ten or twenty auditions, an actor lands a role. What a truth I have found this to be. I have been auditioning as often as I can since moving to DC. This past weekend, I had two auditions and I told myself I was going to land one of them, and sure enough it happened-- not just by itself, my preparation was there. The job is a short film for the 168 Hour Film festival, that will be shot over a few days this coming week.

Also ahead of me this week, I have been called to audition for an Indy film in the Baltimore area, and a principle role for a play being produced in Alexandria. Time to keep the positive thinking and focus up! All the while, I should be prepping for a major audition at the South Eastern Theatre Conference (SETCs) in Atlanta, where I will audition for approximately 100 theatres all over the country. I'm psyched to head to Atlanta for the first time, where I'll also be able to meet up with some friends.

I ran my first 8 mile run yesterday in 1:17.40. I'm well on my way to running the Cherry Blossom Ten-Miler under an hour and a half!

Radio Debut!

This afternoon, I will be on the air at WAMU radio 88.5FM in DC and streaming at www.wamu.org at approximately 1:50pm. A few members of the cast of "Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse" were invited to accompany the play review with a brief dialogue from the show. Enjoy!

It's been a busy January, and although I don't have a show directly lined up following my stint at Adventure Theatre, I have been auditioning at several agencies, and am prepping for the South Eastern Theatre Conference (SETC) auditions in March.