So tonight is opening night for Midsummer.
Hizzzzzzzzzah!
I really hope we get a great turn out.
As of right now, I'm not sure if we'll be outside or inside since it's been raining.
Bleh.
I just ordered a script and a sample CD to start figuring out what we need for Kidsummer Night's Dream.
Even though auditions aren't until December, I think we should get started on figuring all the major details now.
Since it's a musical, I need to hear the music and figure out what we're going to need as far as singing ranges.
Plus, we should start working on choreography ideas as well.
LOL
I'm already stressed out.
Thank goodness I have Junia to help me again.
:0)
Friday, July 31, 2009
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Technology. Not my strong point
I know it's only almost August, but I've begun to dwell on Christmas.
The giving part, not the getting.
Mom has been wanting an ipod of some sort for quite some time now, so Junia have decided to get her one for Christmas.
Wanting to get dad something equally cool, we've decided to just get him one as well.
Easy enough decision, and luckily we have plenty of time to figure out where/how/when to get them.
I've started scouring ebay, through the various decisions and choices.
I'm happy to announce that I've found some potentials.
Usually Junia and I do our own thing and get separate gifts for our parental units.
However, this gift will be costly enough that we decided to pool our finances and efforts.
I've also begun to figure out Josh's gift, or the main part at least.
Hizzah.
Although it may take some of the surprise out of Dec. 25th, Junia and I are both aware that mom is getting us laptops.
DOUBLE Hizzah.
This knowledge has sent both Ju and I on a new quest...
Trying to figure out what the heck we want in a laptop.
Ugh.
Not the most computer savvy, I'm going to rely on my more nerdy friends to help me figure out what I want/need.
Argh.
I actually searched Laptops on ebay and my brain exploded.
There are soooooooo many names, versions, numbers, whistles, gadgets, and gizmos!
AUGH!
Heeeeeeeeellllllp!
The giving part, not the getting.
Mom has been wanting an ipod of some sort for quite some time now, so Junia have decided to get her one for Christmas.
Wanting to get dad something equally cool, we've decided to just get him one as well.
Easy enough decision, and luckily we have plenty of time to figure out where/how/when to get them.
I've started scouring ebay, through the various decisions and choices.
I'm happy to announce that I've found some potentials.
Usually Junia and I do our own thing and get separate gifts for our parental units.
However, this gift will be costly enough that we decided to pool our finances and efforts.
I've also begun to figure out Josh's gift, or the main part at least.
Hizzah.
Although it may take some of the surprise out of Dec. 25th, Junia and I are both aware that mom is getting us laptops.
DOUBLE Hizzah.
This knowledge has sent both Ju and I on a new quest...
Trying to figure out what the heck we want in a laptop.
Ugh.
Not the most computer savvy, I'm going to rely on my more nerdy friends to help me figure out what I want/need.
Argh.
I actually searched Laptops on ebay and my brain exploded.
There are soooooooo many names, versions, numbers, whistles, gadgets, and gizmos!
AUGH!
Heeeeeeeeellllllp!
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Monologue hunt.......
http://www.shakespeare-monologues.org/
SO, I know I've found a few monologues for my upcoming Shrew audition, but I neglected to find a few for Junia and Josh.
Both of them have come to me unsure of where to look and what monologues to look for.
I informed them that their monologues, whatever they may choose, must be in verse...
The slight worry in their eyes prompted me to assure them I'd definitely help them find monologues.
Junia has done some investigating and has settled for a monologue by Viola in Twelfth Night, though she wasn't sure if it was in verse or not.
Luckily, it is.
Another lucky fact is that she and I live together and I can help her along.
And Josh is searching for a few here on the wonderful world wide web, so I know he'll come up with something great.
For myself, I've narrowed it down to a few.
I'm going read them over, get a feel for the situations and figure out the emotions in the words.
YAY!
SO, I know I've found a few monologues for my upcoming Shrew audition, but I neglected to find a few for Junia and Josh.
Both of them have come to me unsure of where to look and what monologues to look for.
I informed them that their monologues, whatever they may choose, must be in verse...
The slight worry in their eyes prompted me to assure them I'd definitely help them find monologues.
Junia has done some investigating and has settled for a monologue by Viola in Twelfth Night, though she wasn't sure if it was in verse or not.
Luckily, it is.
Another lucky fact is that she and I live together and I can help her along.
And Josh is searching for a few here on the wonderful world wide web, so I know he'll come up with something great.
For myself, I've narrowed it down to a few.
I'm going read them over, get a feel for the situations and figure out the emotions in the words.
YAY!
Monday, July 27, 2009
Theatre.... just a thought.... aka rant
If you have not been living under a rock lately, you know that I've been slathering myself with everything theatrical.
It should leave little to no doubt then that I have been concentrating on that very subject.
Within the past 24 hours, I've been contemplating something specifically.
Actors.
More specifically, actors who unknowingly screw themselves out of future theatrical endeavours.
This is something I have experienced with a couple of different theatre groups, so I cannot say this disease centered on one in particular.
If you are still scratching your head, I shall elaborate...
When performing in ANY given production, you should be mindful of those around you, whether they be your fellow cast mates or production crew.
Why?
Because if you, for instance, act like a totally jerk, or a diva, towards your current director or fellow cast members, you run the grand risk of offending future directors, thus potentially screwing yourself out of any fun future roles.
If you are snarky, smarmy, or obnoxiously rude to the director, you run the MAJOR risk of pissing said director off.
If you get the right director, you may find yourself kicked out of the cast and replaced.
You may also find that this director seems all too ready to kill you.
Why?
Perhaps it's because you are a ginormous tool.
Just a thought.
Another thing to keep in mind is this:
If you are inconsistently missing rehearsals over the span of a month or two, chances are you've pissed the director off.
If yoy have legit reasons that you've already discussed with the director, groovy.
BUT, if you just decide to do something else rather than show up for rehearsal, you are also and ginorous tool.
Once again, you've probably also pissed your fellow cast mates (and potential future directors) off as well.
If you aren't happy with the fact that the director has given you a large sum of notes for your character, suck it up.
If they want you to write the notes down, do it.
If you feel it's unfair, WAIT until after rehearsal and have a heart-to-heart with the director.
Chances are if you are a lead or main role you will get a buttload of notes.
Welcome to theatre.
Bottom line........
-The director is a almighty force behind the production.
-Fighting with them could ruin your chances for advancement in future productions.
-Being a diva/jerk only pisses people off.
-People talk.
Just a thought....
It should leave little to no doubt then that I have been concentrating on that very subject.
Within the past 24 hours, I've been contemplating something specifically.
Actors.
More specifically, actors who unknowingly screw themselves out of future theatrical endeavours.
This is something I have experienced with a couple of different theatre groups, so I cannot say this disease centered on one in particular.
If you are still scratching your head, I shall elaborate...
When performing in ANY given production, you should be mindful of those around you, whether they be your fellow cast mates or production crew.
Why?
Because if you, for instance, act like a totally jerk, or a diva, towards your current director or fellow cast members, you run the grand risk of offending future directors, thus potentially screwing yourself out of any fun future roles.
If you are snarky, smarmy, or obnoxiously rude to the director, you run the MAJOR risk of pissing said director off.
If you get the right director, you may find yourself kicked out of the cast and replaced.
You may also find that this director seems all too ready to kill you.
Why?
Perhaps it's because you are a ginormous tool.
Just a thought.
Another thing to keep in mind is this:
If you are inconsistently missing rehearsals over the span of a month or two, chances are you've pissed the director off.
If yoy have legit reasons that you've already discussed with the director, groovy.
BUT, if you just decide to do something else rather than show up for rehearsal, you are also and ginorous tool.
Once again, you've probably also pissed your fellow cast mates (and potential future directors) off as well.
If you aren't happy with the fact that the director has given you a large sum of notes for your character, suck it up.
If they want you to write the notes down, do it.
If you feel it's unfair, WAIT until after rehearsal and have a heart-to-heart with the director.
Chances are if you are a lead or main role you will get a buttload of notes.
Welcome to theatre.
Bottom line........
-The director is a almighty force behind the production.
-Fighting with them could ruin your chances for advancement in future productions.
-Being a diva/jerk only pisses people off.
-People talk.
Just a thought....
Thursday, July 23, 2009
I almost died today.
So.
Driving down 270 today.
Actually up, as I was headed to Josh's.
Anywhoo, I started to merge left, and this bumhole comes flying up next to me, causing me to swerve back into my lane.
OF COURSE, I hit a patch of water and start swerving uncontrollably.
I'm praying and swearing at the same time as my car swerves so much that I actually spin around and across the three lanes.
I spin, see the cars behind me, and suddenly I'm perfectly still, on the side of the road.
I should have gone flying through the trees to god only knows where.
But I didn't.
I went from the center lane, facing the opposite direction, to the side of the road, a safe distance from the rest of the traffic.
And my car stopped.
I didn't crash.
I didn't get hurt.
I just sat there shaking.
As I finally regained enough composure to continue down the road, I realized what had happened.
I had a small moment where I realize how foolish I am to doubt God's presence in my life.
I could've hit someone.
I could've been injured.
My car, as large and awkward as it is, could've toppled over.
It should have.
But that didn't happen.
Hmm.
Driving down 270 today.
Actually up, as I was headed to Josh's.
Anywhoo, I started to merge left, and this bumhole comes flying up next to me, causing me to swerve back into my lane.
OF COURSE, I hit a patch of water and start swerving uncontrollably.
I'm praying and swearing at the same time as my car swerves so much that I actually spin around and across the three lanes.
I spin, see the cars behind me, and suddenly I'm perfectly still, on the side of the road.
I should have gone flying through the trees to god only knows where.
But I didn't.
I went from the center lane, facing the opposite direction, to the side of the road, a safe distance from the rest of the traffic.
And my car stopped.
I didn't crash.
I didn't get hurt.
I just sat there shaking.
As I finally regained enough composure to continue down the road, I realized what had happened.
I had a small moment where I realize how foolish I am to doubt God's presence in my life.
I could've hit someone.
I could've been injured.
My car, as large and awkward as it is, could've toppled over.
It should have.
But that didn't happen.
Hmm.
Sunday, July 19, 2009
THEATRETHEATRETHEATRE, continued....
I just updated my Theatre Resume and had to laugh.
It has gotten to the point where I will need to make two separate theatre resumes: one for acting experience, and one for production experience, i.e. directing, set, make-up, etc.
lol
By the end of this year, I will definitely add Kidsummer Night's Dream to the list as my third attempt at directing.
If all goes well, I shall have also added another production in the acting category.
As my heart is set on being in Taming of the Shrew, I have decided to forfeit auditioning for Arsenic and Old Lace.
It was a painful decision since Arsenic is one of my utmost favorite shows.
However, Taming of the Shrew would prove more fun and a far better acting experience, plus it's another chance to work with Danielle and with Rosebriar.
The choice was a no-brainer.
I shall skip the Arsenic auditions on July 26th and 27th, and focus on getting a fabulous monologue or two together for Shrew Audtions on August 22nd and 24th.
Now, if I am not chosen to be one of the few women in Shrew (What a sad thought), I'll lick my wounds and maybe audition for the next RTP production, Quiet On the Set.
But I really hope that doesn't happen.
Luckily, I have found a few more monologues!!
yay!
http://shakespeare-monologues.org/womenindex.shtml
The Merry Wives of Windsor
Act II, sc. 1 (line 1 - prose)
MISTRESS PAGE
What, have I scaped love-letters in the holiday-time of my beauty, and am I now a subject for them? Let me see.
Reads
'Ask me no reason why I love you; for though Love use Reason for his physician, he admits him not for his counsellor. You are not young, no more am I; go to then, there's sympathy: you are merry, so am I; ha, ha! then there's more sympathy: you love sack, and so do I; would you desire better sympathy? Let it suffice thee, Mistress Page,--at the least, if the love of soldier can suffice,--that I love thee. I will not say, pity me; 'tis not a soldier-like phrase: but I say, love me. By me, Thine own true knight, By day or night, Or any kind of light, With all his might For thee to fight, JOHN FALSTAFF'
What a Herod of Jewry is this! O wicked world! One that is well-nigh worn to pieces with age to show himself a young gallant! What an unweighed behavior hath this Flemish drunkard picked--with the devil's name!--out of my conversation, that he dares in this manner assay me? Why, he hath not been thrice in my company! What should I say to him? I was then frugal of my mirth: Heaven forgive me! Why, I'll exhibit a bill in the parliament for the putting down of men. How shall I be revenged on him? for revenged I will be, as sure as his guts are made of puddings.
THE COMEDY OF ERRORS
A monologue from Act II, Scene ii
by: William Shakespeare
ADRIANA: Ay, ay, Antipholus, look strange and frown.
Some other mistress hath thy sweet aspects;
I am not Adriana, nor thy wife.
The time was once when thou unurged wouldst vow
That never words were music to thine ear,
That never object pleasing in thine eye,
That never touch well welcome to thy hand,
That never meat sweet-savored in thy taste,
Unless I spake, or looked, or touched, or carved to thee.
How comes it now, my husband, O, how comes it,
That thou art then estrangèd from thyself?
Thyself I call it, being strange to me!
For know, my love, as easy mayst thou fall
A drop of water in the breaking gulf,
And take unmingled thence that drop again
Without addition or diminishing,
As take from me thyself and not me too.
How dearly would it touch thee to the quick,
Shouldst thou but hear I were licentious,
And that this body, consecrate to thee,
By ruffian lust should be contaminate!
Wouldst thou not spit at me, and spurn at me,
And hurl the name of husband in my face,
And tear the stained skin off my harlot-brow,
And from my false hand cut the wedding-ring,
And break it with a deep-divorcing vow?
I know thou canst, and therefore see thou do it.
I am possessed with an adulterate blot;
My blood is mingled with the crime of lust.
For if we two be one, and thou play false,
I do digest the poison of thy flesh,
Being strumpeted by the contagion.
Keep then fair league and truce with thy true bed;
I live distained, thou undishonerèd.
THE MERCHANT OF VENICE
A monologue from Act III, Scene ii
by: William Shakespeare
PORTIA: You see me, Lord Bassanio, where I stand,
Such as I am. Though for myself alone
I would not be ambitious in my wish
To with myself much better, yet for you
I would be trebled twenty times myself,
A thousand times more fair, ten thousand times more rich,
That only to stand high in your account,
I might in virtues, beauties, livings, friends,
Exceed account. But the full sum of me
Is sum of something -- which, to term in gross,
Is an unlessoned girl, unschooled, unpractised;
Happy in this, she is not yet so old
But she may learn; happier than this,
She is not bred so dull but she can learn;
Happiest of all, is that her gentle spirit
Commits itself to yours to be directed,
As from her lord, her governor, her king.
Myself and what is mine to you and yours
Is now converted. But now I was the lord
Of this fair mansion, master of my servants,
Queen o'er myself; and even now, but now,
This house, these servants, and this same myself
Are yours, my lord's. I give them with this ring,
Which when you part from, lose, or give away,
Let it presage the ruin of your love
And be my vantage to exclaim on you.
A monologue from Act I, Scene iii
by: William Shakespeare
NURSE: Even or odd, of all the days in the year,
Come Lammas Eve at night shall she be fourteen.
Susan and she (God rest all Christian souls!)
Were of an age. Well, Susan is with God;
She was too good for me. But, as I said,
On Lammas Eve at night she shall be fourteen;
That shall she, marry; I remember it well.
'Tis since the earthquake now eleven years;
And she was weaned (I never shall forget it),
Of all the days of the year, upon that day;
For I had then laid wormwood to my dug,
Sitting in the sun under the dovehouse wall.
My lord and you were then at Mantua.
Nay, I do bear a brain. But, as I said,
When it did taste the wormwood on the nipple
Of my dug and felt it bitter, pretty fool,
To see it tetchy [1] and fall out with the dug!
Shake, quoth the dovehouse! [2] 'Twas no need, I trow [3],
To bid me trudge [4].
And since that time it is eleven years,
For then she could stand high-lone [5]; nay, by th' rood [6],
She could have run and waddled all about;
For even the day before, she broke her brow;
And then my husband (God be with his soul!
'A was a merry man) took up the child.
'Yea,' quoth he, 'dost thou fall upon thy face?
Thou wilt fall backward when thou hast more wit;
Wilt thou not, Jule?' and, by my holidam [7],
The pretty wretch left crying and said 'Ay.'
To see now how a jest shall come about!
I warrant, an I should live a thousand years,
I never should forget it. 'Wilt thou not, Jule?' quoth he,
And, pretty fool, it stinted [8] and said 'Ay.'
http://www.theatrehistory.com/plays/monologues.html
It has gotten to the point where I will need to make two separate theatre resumes: one for acting experience, and one for production experience, i.e. directing, set, make-up, etc.
lol
By the end of this year, I will definitely add Kidsummer Night's Dream to the list as my third attempt at directing.
If all goes well, I shall have also added another production in the acting category.
As my heart is set on being in Taming of the Shrew, I have decided to forfeit auditioning for Arsenic and Old Lace.
It was a painful decision since Arsenic is one of my utmost favorite shows.
However, Taming of the Shrew would prove more fun and a far better acting experience, plus it's another chance to work with Danielle and with Rosebriar.
The choice was a no-brainer.
I shall skip the Arsenic auditions on July 26th and 27th, and focus on getting a fabulous monologue or two together for Shrew Audtions on August 22nd and 24th.
Now, if I am not chosen to be one of the few women in Shrew (What a sad thought), I'll lick my wounds and maybe audition for the next RTP production, Quiet On the Set.
But I really hope that doesn't happen.
Luckily, I have found a few more monologues!!
yay!
http://shakespeare-monologues.org/womenindex.shtml
The Merry Wives of Windsor
Act II, sc. 1 (line 1 - prose)
MISTRESS PAGE
What, have I scaped love-letters in the holiday-time of my beauty, and am I now a subject for them? Let me see.
Reads
'Ask me no reason why I love you; for though Love use Reason for his physician, he admits him not for his counsellor. You are not young, no more am I; go to then, there's sympathy: you are merry, so am I; ha, ha! then there's more sympathy: you love sack, and so do I; would you desire better sympathy? Let it suffice thee, Mistress Page,--at the least, if the love of soldier can suffice,--that I love thee. I will not say, pity me; 'tis not a soldier-like phrase: but I say, love me. By me, Thine own true knight, By day or night, Or any kind of light, With all his might For thee to fight, JOHN FALSTAFF'
What a Herod of Jewry is this! O wicked world! One that is well-nigh worn to pieces with age to show himself a young gallant! What an unweighed behavior hath this Flemish drunkard picked--with the devil's name!--out of my conversation, that he dares in this manner assay me? Why, he hath not been thrice in my company! What should I say to him? I was then frugal of my mirth: Heaven forgive me! Why, I'll exhibit a bill in the parliament for the putting down of men. How shall I be revenged on him? for revenged I will be, as sure as his guts are made of puddings.
THE COMEDY OF ERRORS
A monologue from Act II, Scene ii
by: William Shakespeare
ADRIANA: Ay, ay, Antipholus, look strange and frown.
Some other mistress hath thy sweet aspects;
I am not Adriana, nor thy wife.
The time was once when thou unurged wouldst vow
That never words were music to thine ear,
That never object pleasing in thine eye,
That never touch well welcome to thy hand,
That never meat sweet-savored in thy taste,
Unless I spake, or looked, or touched, or carved to thee.
How comes it now, my husband, O, how comes it,
That thou art then estrangèd from thyself?
Thyself I call it, being strange to me!
For know, my love, as easy mayst thou fall
A drop of water in the breaking gulf,
And take unmingled thence that drop again
Without addition or diminishing,
As take from me thyself and not me too.
How dearly would it touch thee to the quick,
Shouldst thou but hear I were licentious,
And that this body, consecrate to thee,
By ruffian lust should be contaminate!
Wouldst thou not spit at me, and spurn at me,
And hurl the name of husband in my face,
And tear the stained skin off my harlot-brow,
And from my false hand cut the wedding-ring,
And break it with a deep-divorcing vow?
I know thou canst, and therefore see thou do it.
I am possessed with an adulterate blot;
My blood is mingled with the crime of lust.
For if we two be one, and thou play false,
I do digest the poison of thy flesh,
Being strumpeted by the contagion.
Keep then fair league and truce with thy true bed;
I live distained, thou undishonerèd.
THE MERCHANT OF VENICE
A monologue from Act III, Scene ii
by: William Shakespeare
PORTIA: You see me, Lord Bassanio, where I stand,
Such as I am. Though for myself alone
I would not be ambitious in my wish
To with myself much better, yet for you
I would be trebled twenty times myself,
A thousand times more fair, ten thousand times more rich,
That only to stand high in your account,
I might in virtues, beauties, livings, friends,
Exceed account. But the full sum of me
Is sum of something -- which, to term in gross,
Is an unlessoned girl, unschooled, unpractised;
Happy in this, she is not yet so old
But she may learn; happier than this,
She is not bred so dull but she can learn;
Happiest of all, is that her gentle spirit
Commits itself to yours to be directed,
As from her lord, her governor, her king.
Myself and what is mine to you and yours
Is now converted. But now I was the lord
Of this fair mansion, master of my servants,
Queen o'er myself; and even now, but now,
This house, these servants, and this same myself
Are yours, my lord's. I give them with this ring,
Which when you part from, lose, or give away,
Let it presage the ruin of your love
And be my vantage to exclaim on you.
A monologue from Act I, Scene iii
by: William Shakespeare
NURSE: Even or odd, of all the days in the year,
Come Lammas Eve at night shall she be fourteen.
Susan and she (God rest all Christian souls!)
Were of an age. Well, Susan is with God;
She was too good for me. But, as I said,
On Lammas Eve at night she shall be fourteen;
That shall she, marry; I remember it well.
'Tis since the earthquake now eleven years;
And she was weaned (I never shall forget it),
Of all the days of the year, upon that day;
For I had then laid wormwood to my dug,
Sitting in the sun under the dovehouse wall.
My lord and you were then at Mantua.
Nay, I do bear a brain. But, as I said,
When it did taste the wormwood on the nipple
Of my dug and felt it bitter, pretty fool,
To see it tetchy [1] and fall out with the dug!
Shake, quoth the dovehouse! [2] 'Twas no need, I trow [3],
To bid me trudge [4].
And since that time it is eleven years,
For then she could stand high-lone [5]; nay, by th' rood [6],
She could have run and waddled all about;
For even the day before, she broke her brow;
And then my husband (God be with his soul!
'A was a merry man) took up the child.
'Yea,' quoth he, 'dost thou fall upon thy face?
Thou wilt fall backward when thou hast more wit;
Wilt thou not, Jule?' and, by my holidam [7],
The pretty wretch left crying and said 'Ay.'
To see now how a jest shall come about!
I warrant, an I should live a thousand years,
I never should forget it. 'Wilt thou not, Jule?' quoth he,
And, pretty fool, it stinted [8] and said 'Ay.'
http://www.theatrehistory.com/plays/monologues.html
Saturday, July 18, 2009
THEATRETHEATRETHEATRE
So far we have been graced with two successful performances.
Today's audience wasn't a large as one would like, but the kids were marvelous.
I'm so very proud of them.
Since the past few days have been RUSHRUSHRUSH with little rest, it should not surprise a soul that we resolved to sequester ourselves within the refuge of our living room.
Mom and I were so delighted to be able to sit down and watch the Taming of the Shrew, which we've had in our possession for a few days, yet haven't been able to watch.
I have never seen it, and it's her favorite version, with Elizabeth Taylor (of course), so when she found out that I was/am dying to audition for Shrew, she insisted that we watch the movie.
GO-O-O-OOOOOLLY!
After reading the play this past weekend, I fell in love with the story, but this movie totally blew my mind, only adding to my desires to be in the show.
It also adds to the urgency to find a perfect monologue for the audition.
Junia also feels this urgency as she also wishes to audition.
Thus, the search continues...
Today's audience wasn't a large as one would like, but the kids were marvelous.
I'm so very proud of them.
Since the past few days have been RUSHRUSHRUSH with little rest, it should not surprise a soul that we resolved to sequester ourselves within the refuge of our living room.
Mom and I were so delighted to be able to sit down and watch the Taming of the Shrew, which we've had in our possession for a few days, yet haven't been able to watch.
I have never seen it, and it's her favorite version, with Elizabeth Taylor (of course), so when she found out that I was/am dying to audition for Shrew, she insisted that we watch the movie.
GO-O-O-OOOOOLLY!
After reading the play this past weekend, I fell in love with the story, but this movie totally blew my mind, only adding to my desires to be in the show.
It also adds to the urgency to find a perfect monologue for the audition.
Junia also feels this urgency as she also wishes to audition.
Thus, the search continues...
Thursday, July 16, 2009
My life in the theatre... (or My life IS the theatre)
Tomorrow is opening night for my show.
I am amazed all this time has passed already.
the kids have done a wonderful job, together and individually.
The next two weekends will be one great show after another.
Because I so love chaos in all its many forms and cannot possibly be happy with little to nothing to do, I'm also doing Midsummer Night's Dream with Rosebriar.
lol
In truth, I volunteered to step in and play a fairy (Cobweb, to be exact) when they lost a few cast members.
And I am so happy to do it.
Steve has a vision for this show and it is unique and fun.
Plus, the cast is made up of a variety of actors, which always makes for a good time.
For the past week, I've been zooming from RTP up to Groveport, rehearsal to rehearsal.
A life of theatre.
Tomorrow night, after the RTP performance, my merry making will be short-lived as I have to scurry up to Steve's house to join he and several other cast members for a music rehearsal.
I laughed when I realized I'll be doing performances for the next four weekends.
lol
It's a great feeling.
And who needs sanity anyways?
Oh, on top of all of this hustle and bustle, I must find monologues for Rosebriar's Taming of the Shrew auditions.
AUGH!
I really must stop thinking.
I am amazed all this time has passed already.
the kids have done a wonderful job, together and individually.
The next two weekends will be one great show after another.
Because I so love chaos in all its many forms and cannot possibly be happy with little to nothing to do, I'm also doing Midsummer Night's Dream with Rosebriar.
lol
In truth, I volunteered to step in and play a fairy (Cobweb, to be exact) when they lost a few cast members.
And I am so happy to do it.
Steve has a vision for this show and it is unique and fun.
Plus, the cast is made up of a variety of actors, which always makes for a good time.
For the past week, I've been zooming from RTP up to Groveport, rehearsal to rehearsal.
A life of theatre.
Tomorrow night, after the RTP performance, my merry making will be short-lived as I have to scurry up to Steve's house to join he and several other cast members for a music rehearsal.
I laughed when I realized I'll be doing performances for the next four weekends.
lol
It's a great feeling.
And who needs sanity anyways?
Oh, on top of all of this hustle and bustle, I must find monologues for Rosebriar's Taming of the Shrew auditions.
AUGH!
I really must stop thinking.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Do you ever feel like you just can't win?
Have you ever had one of those moments where you can't help but feel like one of your loved ones or one of your favorite people just don't care?
And it may not at all be that they don't care, but somehow they give off that air or they say something that prompts the immediate feelings of being hurt and feeling like you aren't worth their time.
I've recently had one of those moments.
And it doesn't matter that ALL of the good and positive comments and energies I have received from this person out way the negative.
It doesn't matter to my irrational brain because I'm still hurt.
And it will probably eat at me until I talk to them again, at which point I probably won't bring up the subject and will just pretend like nothing happened and all is well.
Why?
Because I am female.
And we women love the drama.
Knowing this, of course, only adds to my personal frustrations and misery that are currently plaguing me.
*SIGH*
Do you ever feel like you just can't win?
And it may not at all be that they don't care, but somehow they give off that air or they say something that prompts the immediate feelings of being hurt and feeling like you aren't worth their time.
I've recently had one of those moments.
And it doesn't matter that ALL of the good and positive comments and energies I have received from this person out way the negative.
It doesn't matter to my irrational brain because I'm still hurt.
And it will probably eat at me until I talk to them again, at which point I probably won't bring up the subject and will just pretend like nothing happened and all is well.
Why?
Because I am female.
And we women love the drama.
Knowing this, of course, only adds to my personal frustrations and misery that are currently plaguing me.
*SIGH*
Do you ever feel like you just can't win?
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Why? Dear GOD, WHY???????? (Another Rant...)
What genius originally decided wearing pajama bottoms out in public was a good idea?
What smarmy, white trash high school dropout first said, "You know what would be a great idea? Just rolling out of bed and walk out into acceptable society. Oh, can't forget to stop at the Wal-marts to get baby food!"
My dear Lord in heaven above, WHY?
Citizens and whatnot of the world, I implore you all to STOP this terrible crime of fashion failure and self degradation.
For those of you who are of the lower class standard,the wearing of PJ's for ANY purpose outside your home only adds to the sweeping "white trash" stereotype by which a lot of people who see you in such garb are judging you.
(I apologize for I do it from time to time as well.)
To those of you who are NOT of the lower class, those of you who can afford clothing, are mentally capable of dressing yourselves, and are not financially hindered by more than one child, I point my shame finger.
Shame on you!
If you are over the age of 17, and you have donned Pajama bottoms outside of your place of residence, you should be beaten.
If you are over the age of 5 but under the age of 17, and you have donned Pajama Bottoms outside of your place of residence, your parents should be beaten.
That's pretty much it.
Despite your personal point of view, you are of a minute group of people who are of the mind that being in sleepwear when dining out or shopping is acceptable.
Everyone else thinks you look ridiculous.
period.
What smarmy, white trash high school dropout first said, "You know what would be a great idea? Just rolling out of bed and walk out into acceptable society. Oh, can't forget to stop at the Wal-marts to get baby food!"
My dear Lord in heaven above, WHY?
Citizens and whatnot of the world, I implore you all to STOP this terrible crime of fashion failure and self degradation.
For those of you who are of the lower class standard,the wearing of PJ's for ANY purpose outside your home only adds to the sweeping "white trash" stereotype by which a lot of people who see you in such garb are judging you.
(I apologize for I do it from time to time as well.)
To those of you who are NOT of the lower class, those of you who can afford clothing, are mentally capable of dressing yourselves, and are not financially hindered by more than one child, I point my shame finger.
Shame on you!
If you are over the age of 17, and you have donned Pajama bottoms outside of your place of residence, you should be beaten.
If you are over the age of 5 but under the age of 17, and you have donned Pajama Bottoms outside of your place of residence, your parents should be beaten.
That's pretty much it.
Despite your personal point of view, you are of a minute group of people who are of the mind that being in sleepwear when dining out or shopping is acceptable.
Everyone else thinks you look ridiculous.
period.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
My Happy 4th...........
So, we didn't get to go to the fireworks or the fest.
It was raining.
However, we had the most delightful time with mom's parents, Josh, and Tyler.
After eating, dad somehow got grandma and grandpa hooked onto Wii bowling (LMAO), while Ju, Mom, Tyler, Josh, and I played Apples to Apples.
After the grandparents left, we taught Josh how to play Hand and Foot.
Soooooooooo much fun.
Then Josh and I finished watching Tommy.
He spent most of the movie saying, "Um... Okay."
LOL.
Gosh, it was a really awesome day, despite the lack of BOOM.
It was raining.
However, we had the most delightful time with mom's parents, Josh, and Tyler.
After eating, dad somehow got grandma and grandpa hooked onto Wii bowling (LMAO), while Ju, Mom, Tyler, Josh, and I played Apples to Apples.
After the grandparents left, we taught Josh how to play Hand and Foot.
Soooooooooo much fun.
Then Josh and I finished watching Tommy.
He spent most of the movie saying, "Um... Okay."
LOL.
Gosh, it was a really awesome day, despite the lack of BOOM.
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Another moment of reflection...
In a previous blog, I asked what 2009 would have in store for me....
http://rtpgurl.blogspot.com/2008/12/2009-2008-more.html
Then, in another blog, I stated this:
I think it is safe to say that by April 5th, four major events will have occurred/have occured....
1.) I am FINALLY dating Josh Boley.
2.) Samantha will FINALLY present Baby Ava to the world.
3.) I will have successfully directed my first show.
4.) I will have turned 22 on March 30th.
VERY exciting stuff.
It's Fourth of July, meaning 2009 is half way over, so I felt like another moment of reflection was due.
1.) I am dating Josh and we are as happy as two young kids can be.
2.) Sam had Ava on April 4th at 4:03 am.
3.) Treasure Island ended well, and everyone enjoyed their experience.
4.) I am 22. Yay.
5.) Junia graduated on May 17th.
6.)I am simultaneously preparing for three major theatrical events:
- Opening my second production, Wizard of Wonderland, on July 17th.
- Preparing a monologue for my audition for Taming of the Shrew.
- Preparing to memorize some lines if I am indeed needed for Midsummer.
7.) Dad was laid off about a month ago.
8.) Junia and Tyler are FINALLY dating.
9.) I have successfully written a few more reviews for http://theatrevault.com.
10.) Tammy and Mike are expecting their fourth child and FIRST BOY!!!!!!!!
11.) Josh helped me discover a love for Chipotle.
Now, by the end of the year....
1.) I will have started my second year of Musical Theatre classes.
2.) I will have finished my second production (directing) and have moved to my third.
3.) Tammy and Mike will have presented their baby boy to the world.
4.) I will (hopefully) have completed two productions (acting) with Rosebriar.
5.) Josh and I will have celebrated both birthdays, Fourth of July, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas together.
6.) Josh and I will have gone on some sort of crazy adventure.
7.) I will have written more reviews for http://theatrevault.com.
8.) Junia will have turned 18 on October 2nd.
9.) We will have moved into our new house and it will have been furnished and live-able.
Now.
Today cosists of cleaning and cooking.
THEN, Josh and Tyler, or just Josh, will be here around 4.
Once he's here, we're going to plop ourselves down for some TOMMY, since he's never seen it and also possesses a love for the Who.
Dinner is at 5, after which we'll probably finish Tommy, and then scatter off to the Ashville fest.
Sometime within the day, we are meeting up with Tyler and his family.
Then the Fireworks are at 10.
YAY!
I am ever so pumped!
http://rtpgurl.blogspot.com/2008/12/2009-2008-more.html
Then, in another blog, I stated this:
I think it is safe to say that by April 5th, four major events will have occurred/have occured....
1.) I am FINALLY dating Josh Boley.
2.) Samantha will FINALLY present Baby Ava to the world.
3.) I will have successfully directed my first show.
4.) I will have turned 22 on March 30th.
VERY exciting stuff.
It's Fourth of July, meaning 2009 is half way over, so I felt like another moment of reflection was due.
1.) I am dating Josh and we are as happy as two young kids can be.
2.) Sam had Ava on April 4th at 4:03 am.
3.) Treasure Island ended well, and everyone enjoyed their experience.
4.) I am 22. Yay.
5.) Junia graduated on May 17th.
6.)I am simultaneously preparing for three major theatrical events:
- Opening my second production, Wizard of Wonderland, on July 17th.
- Preparing a monologue for my audition for Taming of the Shrew.
- Preparing to memorize some lines if I am indeed needed for Midsummer.
7.) Dad was laid off about a month ago.
8.) Junia and Tyler are FINALLY dating.
9.) I have successfully written a few more reviews for http://theatrevault.com.
10.) Tammy and Mike are expecting their fourth child and FIRST BOY!!!!!!!!
11.) Josh helped me discover a love for Chipotle.
Now, by the end of the year....
1.) I will have started my second year of Musical Theatre classes.
2.) I will have finished my second production (directing) and have moved to my third.
3.) Tammy and Mike will have presented their baby boy to the world.
4.) I will (hopefully) have completed two productions (acting) with Rosebriar.
5.) Josh and I will have celebrated both birthdays, Fourth of July, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas together.
6.) Josh and I will have gone on some sort of crazy adventure.
7.) I will have written more reviews for http://theatrevault.com.
8.) Junia will have turned 18 on October 2nd.
9.) We will have moved into our new house and it will have been furnished and live-able.
Now.
Today cosists of cleaning and cooking.
THEN, Josh and Tyler, or just Josh, will be here around 4.
Once he's here, we're going to plop ourselves down for some TOMMY, since he's never seen it and also possesses a love for the Who.
Dinner is at 5, after which we'll probably finish Tommy, and then scatter off to the Ashville fest.
Sometime within the day, we are meeting up with Tyler and his family.
Then the Fireworks are at 10.
YAY!
I am ever so pumped!
Friday, July 3, 2009
WEATHERVANE STRIKES A DELIGHTFUL CHORD WITH “INTO THE WOODS”
Weathervane Playhouse opens their production of “Into the Woods” this holiday weekend, delivering a Broadway worthy performance. In Act I, the audience is simultaneously re-introduced to the classic, yet somewhat altered fairy tales of Cinderella (Kirstin Flaglor), Jack (Raymond Havey) and the Beanstalk, Little Red Riding Hood (Logan Baker), Rapunzel (Samantha Mastrian), and a Baker and His Wife (Jonathan Bragg, Katherine DeBoer), all of whom are wishing for their own personal desires. In Act II, the stories continue on past the usual “Happily Ever After” conclusion, climaxing to slightly chaotic hilarity and lessons well learned.
Though this production boasts a cast of 20 talented performers, each adding to the magic of the story, several characters are sure to steal audience members’ hearts. Morgan McCann certainly grabs your attention as the creepy villainous Wolf, singing “Hello, Little Girl” as he drools over the naive and sweet Little Red Ridinghood, played by the adorable young Baker. Juxtaposed to the vile Wolf, McCann’s version of Cinderella’s Prince may leave several female audience members, this reviewer included, swooning in the aisles with handsome looks and rich tone. Paired with Jesse Adam Koza, his brother and Rapunzel’s Prince, the two receive peals of laughter with their rendition of “Agony.”
Another performer to stand out in the cast is Sara Michalski as the witch behind most of the magic and mischief throughout the story. In Act I she is introduced as an old hag, practically repugnant in appearance. Yet, her touching performances in “Stay with Me” and “Children Will Listen” will reach hearts and draw emotion from the audience.
One would be remiss in not mentioning the performances of Brag and DeBoer. Vocal performances by these two are outstanding. Their chemistry as the husband and wife characters is believable as, together, they attempt the feats that lie before them in their efforts to have a child.
One wonderful characteristic about “Into the Woods” is the reality that is inserted within all the fantasy, almost making the stories all the more believable, and Weathervane’s production certainly holds true to this with the action and emotion, along with the set and lighting, thanks to Scenic Designer Adam Liston. Looking onto the stage, audience members will forget where they are as the set is crafted with trees, branches, and the occasion gust of smoke are positioned about the stage to indeed look like a forest. Whether or not the moment is touching or scary is complemented well with the lighting, designed by Jennifer Sansfacon. Costuming also plays a big part in making the stories believable, and Tory Depew certainly made sure the costume for this show were no exception. Each character’s costume perfectly suited their situation, whether rich poor, young or old. Costumes also gave a fairy tale feel without be too “costume-y.” Bravo! Director Matthew Trombetta certainly must be proud of such an overall successful production.
“Into the Woods” continues this weekend, July 3rd and 4th* and next weekend, July 8th, 9th, 10th, and 11th. All eveing performances begin at 8:00 pm. This production is rated G**. For ticket information and reservations, call (740) 366-4616 or visit www.weathervaneplayhouse.org. Box Office hours are Noon to intermission on Show Days and Noon to 6:00 pm on Non-Show Days. Box Office is closed on Sundays and Mondays.
*July 4th performance begins at 7:00 pm.
**Though rated G, keep in mind that younger children may be slightly frightened by spontaneous and loud sound effects, surprising entrances, and some pyrotechnics.
Though this production boasts a cast of 20 talented performers, each adding to the magic of the story, several characters are sure to steal audience members’ hearts. Morgan McCann certainly grabs your attention as the creepy villainous Wolf, singing “Hello, Little Girl” as he drools over the naive and sweet Little Red Ridinghood, played by the adorable young Baker. Juxtaposed to the vile Wolf, McCann’s version of Cinderella’s Prince may leave several female audience members, this reviewer included, swooning in the aisles with handsome looks and rich tone. Paired with Jesse Adam Koza, his brother and Rapunzel’s Prince, the two receive peals of laughter with their rendition of “Agony.”
Another performer to stand out in the cast is Sara Michalski as the witch behind most of the magic and mischief throughout the story. In Act I she is introduced as an old hag, practically repugnant in appearance. Yet, her touching performances in “Stay with Me” and “Children Will Listen” will reach hearts and draw emotion from the audience.
One would be remiss in not mentioning the performances of Brag and DeBoer. Vocal performances by these two are outstanding. Their chemistry as the husband and wife characters is believable as, together, they attempt the feats that lie before them in their efforts to have a child.
One wonderful characteristic about “Into the Woods” is the reality that is inserted within all the fantasy, almost making the stories all the more believable, and Weathervane’s production certainly holds true to this with the action and emotion, along with the set and lighting, thanks to Scenic Designer Adam Liston. Looking onto the stage, audience members will forget where they are as the set is crafted with trees, branches, and the occasion gust of smoke are positioned about the stage to indeed look like a forest. Whether or not the moment is touching or scary is complemented well with the lighting, designed by Jennifer Sansfacon. Costuming also plays a big part in making the stories believable, and Tory Depew certainly made sure the costume for this show were no exception. Each character’s costume perfectly suited their situation, whether rich poor, young or old. Costumes also gave a fairy tale feel without be too “costume-y.” Bravo! Director Matthew Trombetta certainly must be proud of such an overall successful production.
“Into the Woods” continues this weekend, July 3rd and 4th* and next weekend, July 8th, 9th, 10th, and 11th. All eveing performances begin at 8:00 pm. This production is rated G**. For ticket information and reservations, call (740) 366-4616 or visit www.weathervaneplayhouse.org. Box Office hours are Noon to intermission on Show Days and Noon to 6:00 pm on Non-Show Days. Box Office is closed on Sundays and Mondays.
*July 4th performance begins at 7:00 pm.
**Though rated G, keep in mind that younger children may be slightly frightened by spontaneous and loud sound effects, surprising entrances, and some pyrotechnics.
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