Well, a lot has happened in the last couple months -- The Wizard of Oz was a terrific success && I am so grateful to have been a part of the production! Sleeping Beauty and the Beast is shaping up -- with just a month left of rehearsals, I can't wait to see everything come together on stage! In case I haven't mentioned it already: I absolutely LOVE directing. I have a stronger appreciation for theatre than I did before (hard to imagine, but it's true!) and I feel that I'm becoming a stronger actress because I have a more complete sense of what it means to embody a character, look anchored on stage, and be present even when you are not involved in the primary action on stage. It's also making me more articulate as I work to get my vision across to the students, costumer, hair & makeup personnel, lights & sound operators, set painters, etc. I am starting to find my "directing style" and it's exciting to see everyone start to shine as they become more confident and creative in their roles.

Today is full of possibilities.
It is also 11/11/11 ... which is just plain cool. =)

Rehearsals are well underway for "The Wizard of Oz" -- only 3 weeks till opening night! So exciting! It's always fun to see a show develop and watch the characters come alive and this show is no different! I'm loving every minute working with the cast, crew and directing staff.

Speaking of which -- I'm going to be directing a show pretty soon!
Auditions for "Sleeping Beauty and the Beast" are in a couple weeks and I'm working on getting everything in order -- I felt like a kid at Christmas when I got my box of scripts =) I'm really excited about working with mah SC drama peeps to create a "you'll fall out of your chair it's so funny" show!

Enjoy today && remember: Today is full of possibilities.
Try something new, be spontaneous, give random acts of kindness...

"We are all but characters in this life. Which part do you wish to play?"

Well, it's been about a week since "Fight Night" and I still can't believe how much fun it was! I had the opportunity to sing a number from a new musical that will be presented at Fertile Ground 2012: a new works festival presented by PATA (Portland Area Theatre Alliance). I'm so excited to see it -- I even had the opportunity to meet the writers at "Fight Night" and let me tell you: Billy & Steve Rathje are names you're gonna want to remember. So buy passes for the festival in January and come hang out with me whilst supporting new works in our talented local community!
Seriously, guys -- In case you haven't already noticed: I can't wait to work with PATA (Portland Area Theatre Alliance) again! I was so inspired by the incredible sense of community that they are able to maintain between all these different theatre groups, and as a newcomer to the Portland theatre scene I was welcomed with open arms -- I didn't feel like the odd-man-out at all. So, thank you, Portland -- and thank you to all the incredible, amazing people I met and performed alongside at "Fight Night" ... You are all incredible, fantabulous, splendiferous, amazing people; I applaud each and every one of you and look forward to your future successes.

Hello, all!

This is the start of my blog --- yay!
Right now, I'm working as Props Mistress for At First Sight at Albany Civic Theatre -- and next week I'll be at auditions for The Wizard of Oz at South Albany High School. Everything is starting to pick up now that fall is right around the corner, so my brain feels a bit frazzled -- but in a couple weeks I'll get back in the groove and life will be grand! I have a lot of things planned for this year theatre-wise, so it's bound to be pretty exciting around here. Stay tuned for more theatre ramblings, updates, and general musings about the life of me.