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[18 Oct 2009|02:12am] |
Im so happy with my life right now. Arizona is amazing. Although I really miss everyone back in the city, I am having just the best experience with the theater. The artistic team is wonderful and the cast is not only talented but they will remain awesome friends.
I got an email from my tap teacher from Wagner. I only took tap for one semester because they really have a shitty tap program, to be honest. I only took from her until Sophomore year because she left unexpectedly. She put my life into perspective for me for a second. My dream has always been to live my life the exact way I am now. I updated her on what Im doing and she responded simply with, "I knew you would make it." And for the moment, I really believe I have made it, in a small way.
Once I go back to NY im sure reality will hit me, but for now Ill ride this fake world Im in.
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[21 Sep 2009|10:55pm] |
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Im in Arizona and loving it.
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[15 Aug 2009|12:11pm] |
So I have an hour to kill and I thought I should give an update.
Im in Sharon CT still doing The Music Man. Its been fun and getting way better. The cast is finally hanging out nightly and the show is a routine at this point.
The apt drama is finally going to be over this week. Monday Laurie and I are meeting in Manhattan to sign the lease and it will be over with. It has been a complete burden trying to get there but the end is near! ...anyone looking to sublet?
American Idol was crazy as hell. It was shocking to walk into the room and be on the set with the cameras and stuff but I really learned a lot about performing through the process. I made it to the top 50 from the Boston audition so Im proud.
Heading up to Maine on Monday night after the city and then back to Marlborough to say catch up with some people then its back to CT to finish the show. Busy week approaching.
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[22 Jul 2009|01:02am] |
I've realized that people really shape you and so far in life I have learned and seen that once you have learned all you can from that person, they are gone. Im thinking of this because my friend Brianna just called and im just thinking now about how much I have learned from her and how much more I am going to learn from her. After graduating, I realized that I took away so much from certain people that I may not see again for a while and be fine with. I dont know- this is getting way to deep for 1 am.
Brianna called me to tell me though that she went in for the understudy audition for the role of Sara Brown in the Ragtime revival. The audition went so well that she is now being considered for the actual role on broadway. She leaves me in awe when I think of her talent.
Ive now thought too deeply about my career with two kids from my graduating class in callbacks for broadway leads and with haley in west side story. I have to keep reminding myself that going from college to broadway is unheard of and for me, it will take work before I make it. But I will.
Im in Sharon CT doing Music Man....enough said.
Im ready to get the fuck out of here and go to Arizona.
bye
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[01 Jul 2009|12:46am] |
Ill be quick.
Tonight I saw a movie alone. It was the second time Ive ever done it. It was My Sister's Keeper. The only other movie I saw alone was Dream Girls haha! This movie tonight was sad and Ive never actually burst out crying in a movie before but theres a first for everything, right?
I was extremely aware of the fact that I was alone, too. Ive always had some strange fear of walking into the movies. Theres always groups outside and you never know who is in the building. I dont know what it is. That has nothing to do with the fact I was alone. But I was sitting there and for a few mins couldnt focus on anything other than the fact I was by myself. It was a weird feeling. Not like by myself at the movie, but in general. I am alone alot and I dont realize it. hum
goodnight.
and megan, you inspire me to write in this thing still.
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[30 Jun 2009|03:42pm] |
I am tired.
I went to Ogunquit Saturday to see Jen in High School Musical. She sounded awesome. I was really blown away and while sitting among the 8 year olds I felt like a proud parent. I havnt heard her sing since high school and she was fantastic.
After that I went down to stay with Laraine in Brooklyn for an audition. Her apt was beautiful and the epitome of what Brooklyn is. I have this thing with Brooklyn. Its a stereotype that is only in my head and I hate to not see people as individuals BUT much of brooklyn to me is people who are all trying to be different by being the same. Does that make sence? It is full of people who want to wear the big fake glasses with ripped up used 70s jeans and have some love for polaroid pictures... I just dont get it. I really hate myself for thinking this way but everytime I go, I am reminded of this thought and have to express it.
Aside from my views on Brooklyn (esspecially Bedford Ave/Williamsburg area), I thought the apartment was awesome and perfectly fit the sterotype. One thing I thought was awesome was one of the walls was painted black. Not only did I think it was cool that someone actually painted a wall black and made it really work, but the black was chalkboard paint so you literally could write with chalk on the walls and then when it was washed, it looked like normal wall paint. I signed my name next to the sofa.
The audition was great. I auditioned for a new off-broadway play for the part of a book-smart 18 year old who is "slight". Whatever the hell that means, I fit the type. I thought I did my best and can't wait for the feedback from my agent... who seems to be ignoring me because I think hes mad that I took the Anything Goes job in Arizona. Oh well, I will work it out with him.
After the audition I avoided one of my acting teachers that I saw across the street because I just couldn't take it at that moment and went up to Blockheads on 50th St to see a few people. Brianna, Lilly, Jeremy, John, Laraine and Brianna's friend from the show Reyna were all there. That place is ridiculous. Its ALWAYS full of actors and everytime I have ever gone, I have seen someone that I knew. Everytime. I ran into a kid who graduated a few years ago while there and someone who worked at Triarts last summer with friends from school.
Tonight: ?
Tomorrow: Work and karaoke
Thursday: Work
Friday: Ogunquit for the weekend.
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[24 Jun 2009|12:11am] |
I went to visit Brianna this weekend. It was great to see her again and so good to see her in a show. It was Once On This Island way the fuck upstate in Ithica NY. The drive was way longer than I expected but worth it. She played the God of Love and was just brilliant. I am a fan.
We caught up and she gave me some good advice for my big audition in July so it was good. The downside to the trip was her telling me that she might not be able to afford moving to the city immediately as planned. Im only sad that we won't be together as much as planned. Another roommate will come up but Im sad we wont be living together! Oh well, Ill see her all the time anyways! Its still Laurie and I so im thrilled about that.
My agent called today about a new off-broadway show that Im auditioning for next week, actually. Im going to drive down to the city for it because it seems like something I could do. I never auditioned for a straight play before and the description if pretty much my type so we shall see.
Im working all week and then Saturday Im heading to Ogunquit to see Jen in HSM! Can't wait.
Until next time, sheyas
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[06 Jun 2009|02:58am] |
Being home is wonderful.
At first, I was bored to tears about being back in Marlboro and now I am suddenly counting down the days in fear of leaving. I dont know if it is because I am realizing how hard it will be living in New York and literally living paycheck to paycheck or because I feel like this is my last real time at home. I have been having great nights with friends here and throughout college, I have constantly told myself when I would be home to have another great night together. When I leave in July, the next time I will really be home like this is never. I don't just move. I now take my bed and all of my clothes and furnature. There is no more christmas break to have a month at home or part of the summer vacation to look forward to. I can't believe it.
I tell myself I wont go to the marlborough bars...I dont know why, I just tell myself that. I went on Wednesday and had a great time. There is something special about a semi-intimate conversation while youre slightly drunk.
aaaand I have a fake security camera in my room that I just decided I will take to my apartment in the city to trick robbers because I am paranoid of people breaking into anywhere I am alone.
night.
or good morning.
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[23 May 2009|10:50pm] |
Let me back up. Waggies was awesome and crazy as usual. We weren't arrested, thank god, and the venue didn't fine us for anything. For senior week, I went to Joey's beach house with the crew and then down to throw my money away in the slot machines in Atlantic City. The whole trip was Jersey trash at its finest, but it was worth the time with friends.
Met up with Haley, which was necessary. She always gives me a great outside perspective and I filled her in on a lot. We went to some great little cafe-type restaurant in the west village and then shopping because my clothes were disgusting from the awful washing machines at school.
In between all that I went on a 42nd Street audition that my agent got me. I thought I did well. The choreographer was the same guy who choreographed the revival production, which is one of my favorite shows. It was scary but I did well and felt like if I could get through that, I could get through any tap call.
The revival of Hair is currently on broadway and may have won over my love as much as 42nd Street's revival did. I was in complete awe of the vocals and thought the overall show was inspiring. At the end of the show, the cast invites the audience up on stage, which I did with no hesitation, to sing Let The Sun Shine. I finally saw what it was like to sing on a broadway stage with a full audience watching. I took a bow with the cast and left high on life.
I have to say, things really do come full circle. My graduation from college was yesterday. I am no longer a student, which is too weird to even start thinking about. What am I now? An actor? ...A waiter?
At my audition for the Wagner Theater Department, I sat next to Julianna Guitierrez. We talked and I told her how nervous I was. We both ended up going to wagner, became great friends and at graduation, we are assigned to sit next to each other to say goodbye to our school. I know it was alphabetical, I thought it was cool.
Yesterday was a highlight of my life. Graduation was the most bitter-sweet thing that I have ever experienced. I was a totally different person on the first day that I arrived at Wagner and looking back now it seems like it flew by. Im lucky as hell to find such a perfect fit with an amazing new family I experienced it all with. I wouldn't have changed a thing about the last four years...except maybe my most recent living space in the annex... but whats college without a shitty dorming situation?
After graduation I took my family into Manhattan to go to Joe Allen, which is one of my dad's favorite restaurants that used to be in Ogunquit. The food was delicious and Im so happy we ended up there. Following that, my family and I met up with most of the other theater majors and their families at the Ritz Carlton hotel down by Battery Park. I don't think the day could have ended more perfect. My best friends and our parents all having our last night together overlooking the city that we love. It started out with great conversation and after a countless number of drinks and unneccessary shots, it ended in tears. I think I am in denial still that I am no longer going to see these people everyday, but I know we will all be working the auditions together and will keep in touch through the chaos of our careers. Mike's dad shockingly ended up paying for everthing, which I imagine cost a few thousand dollars. Knowing I wasn't going to go home more broke than I already am made the night that much better.
I woke up this morning at the hotel and went off to say a final goodbye to Laraine, Andrew, Brett and Meredith. After that, I drove home...and will be here until July 11th, which is when Music Man starts in CT. I'm excited.
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[17 Apr 2009|04:06pm] |
Where do I even begin?
We got evicted from our apartment and are now back on campus...which sucks. But its fun to be back closer to the rest of the school.
Went to London for spring break. It was completely necessary and Im so glad that I went.
I saw Haley perform as Maria in West Side on Bway the other day and she was amazing. It was really surreal to see a close friend leading in a broadway show. We were front row and it was her debut performance so it was great to see someones dream come true. Her mom sat by me and it was just a crazy experience.
Well, my senior showcase happened. It was thrown together last min and I thought it was going to be a complete disaster but it somehow worked out. I did really well and got great feedback. I signed with an agent on Wednesday, which I still can't believe. His name is Barry and he intimidates me but Im excited to work with him. We have a meeting next week to go over the contract and where to go from here so we shall see!
Ive reached the point now where Im completely done with school. I am in a shit show of a production right now and I hate going to class. Im just done. I feel like I need to work harder than ever now that I have an agent who trusts that I am in dance classes and stuff but its the whole senior year thing...whatever.
Thats pretty much it.
Come see me at the TriArts Playhouse in Sharon CT this summer in The Music Man.
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