I, with my ever churning mind, had a random thought that has led to several thoughts related to (yet just as random as) the original thought.
As I was taking a shower this morning, part of the theme song from Borat (yep, the Kazakhstan National Anthem) was going through my head.
"Kazakhstan is greatest country in world.
All other countries run by little girls."
That second line caught my attention.
"run by little girls."
And I thought to myself, what's wrong with that?
Then I thought, it wouldn't be much different from how things are now.
Think about it:
Little girls control the people around them.
Depending on the age, these tiny humans have the potential to manipulate total strangers.
Think about the last time you saw a cute little girl you didn't know, and she smiled at you.
I bet you smiled back, felt all warm and fuzzy inside, maybe even thought "Aw, what an adorable little girl."
A smile.
A giggle.
Or worse, a high five or hug.
That's all it takes.
"I'm showing you affection and it makes you smile."
Now think about this:
When a little girl finds opposition from another little girl, say a stolen doll or cookie, what does the former little girl usually do?
She either cries, takes the stolen treasure back, hits the thief, or any combination of the three.
Or...
Or this little girl will cry until SOMEONE ELSE, say mommy or daddy, gets the perloined play thing and brings it back.
The crying made mommy or daddy work for her.
How are these things not like any given country's actions now????
Being charismatic to strangers, manipulating people,those closest to us and total strangers, vengeful or sneaky tactics.
I say let little girls run the country.
I think they'd get things done.
Then we can all come together with our favorite toys and have an epic tea party.
I'll bring the scones.
Friday, August 28, 2009
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Who wants to be a nanny????? (me!!!) part 2
Still nothing on the nanny front.
I found out the CPR and First Aid classes at the Red Cross in Circleville are the
8th, 9th, and 10th.
Each class is $40.
Argh.
Luckily, I just need the two classes for First Aid and the infant to 10 yr. old CPR.
That's only $80.
Argh.
I just applied for another babysitting/nanny position.
We'll see how it goes.
I found out the CPR and First Aid classes at the Red Cross in Circleville are the
8th, 9th, and 10th.
Each class is $40.
Argh.
Luckily, I just need the two classes for First Aid and the infant to 10 yr. old CPR.
That's only $80.
Argh.
I just applied for another babysitting/nanny position.
We'll see how it goes.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Patience in agony.
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So the second day of auditions went well, despite the fact that only two chicks showed up.
Danielle said she's auditioning a couple of more folks today since they couldn't be there last night or Saturday.
Now that I've experienced the standpoints of actor and director, I can't help but laugh at the split view I get in situations like this one.
For instance, an actor who filled a directing position would hear the above statement and might feel that this extra day is unfair to those who showed up.
However, as a director, I know that sometimes some of the actors who wish to audition for your show may not be able to make it to the audition dates, and ask ahead of time for a make up day of sorts.
I had such an incident with Wizard of Wonderland.
It happens.
Another comical difference between the actors and director is the time between auditions and announcing the cast list.
Danielle said she would contact all of us folks who auditioned and let everyone know who got what on Friday.
So, between probably AFTER today and Friday Danielle will take this time to deliberate and decide who to cast and where to put the actors she wishes to cast.
Meanwhile, the hopeful actors who auditioned (Junia and I included) must wait, not sure of what these next few weeks will bring us.
We wait and wait and wait and wait, wishing we could just KNOW.
She NEEDS this time.
We HATE the wait.
This is one small comedic part of real life theatre.
I love it.
To be completely honest, I would LOVE to know my fate, whether or not I got a part and if I did, who.
You know.
But the director inside knows I have to be patient and not wish to rush things.
So I must be patient.
*SIGH*
See?
A split personality is a good thing.
So the second day of auditions went well, despite the fact that only two chicks showed up.
Danielle said she's auditioning a couple of more folks today since they couldn't be there last night or Saturday.
Now that I've experienced the standpoints of actor and director, I can't help but laugh at the split view I get in situations like this one.
For instance, an actor who filled a directing position would hear the above statement and might feel that this extra day is unfair to those who showed up.
However, as a director, I know that sometimes some of the actors who wish to audition for your show may not be able to make it to the audition dates, and ask ahead of time for a make up day of sorts.
I had such an incident with Wizard of Wonderland.
It happens.
Another comical difference between the actors and director is the time between auditions and announcing the cast list.
Danielle said she would contact all of us folks who auditioned and let everyone know who got what on Friday.
So, between probably AFTER today and Friday Danielle will take this time to deliberate and decide who to cast and where to put the actors she wishes to cast.
Meanwhile, the hopeful actors who auditioned (Junia and I included) must wait, not sure of what these next few weeks will bring us.
We wait and wait and wait and wait, wishing we could just KNOW.
She NEEDS this time.
We HATE the wait.
This is one small comedic part of real life theatre.
I love it.
To be completely honest, I would LOVE to know my fate, whether or not I got a part and if I did, who.
You know.
But the director inside knows I have to be patient and not wish to rush things.
So I must be patient.
*SIGH*
See?
A split personality is a good thing.
Monday, August 24, 2009
Frustration!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So, I'm despising myself right about now.
For some reason, in my old age of 22, I seem to be unable to function after midnight.
I also cannot function in the mornings following evenings where I somehow slip past midnight before finally drifting off into my dream world.
It's only mildly aggravating.
I wake up only to begin hating the world and resenting the fact that I have to go to work.
I'm a very unpleasant person in the morning.
I'm also perturbed because I have yet to get a nanny gig.
I've had a few moms call or talk with me about babysitting, but nothing concrete.
Argh.
I am currently in the process of running a background check on myself on sittercity.com to prove that I am an upstanding citizen and can take care of whomever is placed within my charge.
Trying to focus on better news, auditions went well on Saturday.
Junia and I were the only gals to show up, so we read quite a bit, which is always a blast.
We're heading back this evening.
Even though we already auditioned on Saturday, I like to go to auditions each day they are held.
It give the director a chance to pair the actors up with different people.
That's what I always suggest to the actors who audition for my shows anyways...
For some reason, in my old age of 22, I seem to be unable to function after midnight.
I also cannot function in the mornings following evenings where I somehow slip past midnight before finally drifting off into my dream world.
It's only mildly aggravating.
I wake up only to begin hating the world and resenting the fact that I have to go to work.
I'm a very unpleasant person in the morning.
I'm also perturbed because I have yet to get a nanny gig.
I've had a few moms call or talk with me about babysitting, but nothing concrete.
Argh.
I am currently in the process of running a background check on myself on sittercity.com to prove that I am an upstanding citizen and can take care of whomever is placed within my charge.
Trying to focus on better news, auditions went well on Saturday.
Junia and I were the only gals to show up, so we read quite a bit, which is always a blast.
We're heading back this evening.
Even though we already auditioned on Saturday, I like to go to auditions each day they are held.
It give the director a chance to pair the actors up with different people.
That's what I always suggest to the actors who audition for my shows anyways...
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Kings Island....
I woke up at 5:50 am this morning.
I WOKE UP.
I purposely set my alarm clock to wake me up at 5:50 AM.
Why?
Because we're going to Kings Island.
YEP.
Mom, dad, Ju, Josh, Tyler, Devon, and I are all going to spend the day in an amusement park.
For that, I am excited.
The fact that I had to get up at 5:50?
Not so much....
I WOKE UP.
I purposely set my alarm clock to wake me up at 5:50 AM.
Why?
Because we're going to Kings Island.
YEP.
Mom, dad, Ju, Josh, Tyler, Devon, and I are all going to spend the day in an amusement park.
For that, I am excited.
The fact that I had to get up at 5:50?
Not so much....
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Who wants to be a nanny????? (me!!!)
So I officially registered with nannies4hire.com.
Now I have to wait for them to review my profile and whatnot and hope they post me.
I'm currently filling out info for sittercity.com and enannysource.com.
AUGH!
It's only slightly unnerving.....
Now I have to wait for them to review my profile and whatnot and hope they post me.
I'm currently filling out info for sittercity.com and enannysource.com.
AUGH!
It's only slightly unnerving.....
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Check out my latest review for theatrevault.com
www.theatrevault.com
CCT sets CINDERELLA to a new beat
Columbus Children’s Theatre opened August 5th with Cinderella: A Hip Hop Fairytale. True to its title, CCT’s Cinderella is a Hip Hop musical that has several elements of the classic fairytale but with many modern twists. Main character Annabelle (Meredith A. Zahn) is a 21st century 16-year-old Cinderella archetype. Though she has been blessed and destined by angels with a beautiful singing voice, Annabelle is forced by her evil aunt Priscilla (Maggie Pfeifer) to hide it. A young audience member’s overheard statement truly describes this matriarch’s demeanor: “She’s not nice!” Priscilla and her two daughters Vanessa and Skye (Lucy Porter and Carolyn LaLonde) play off of each other quite well as their characters relentlessly torment poor Annabelle, singing such songs as “Green Makes Us Blue” and “How to Be a Loser.”
Annabelle soon finds herself delighted to be surrounded by her four Guardian Angels, Eeney (Kristen Hosty), Meeny (Gabby Pedroza), Miney (Kyle Moore), and Mo (Jacob Briggs). Juxtaposed to the family’s constant malice, these four characters’ kind-heartedness set audience members smiling as they serenade Annabelle with a special “Happy Birthday Song” and “We Got Ya Back.” Though the angels worked well together, the pacing in their opening scene did drag slightly as the jokes, jabs, and puns were flying. Well worth the note, Moore’s hilarious antics as the goofy clown Miney send ripples of side splitting laughter throughout the theatre as Briggs’ adorably charming Mo is sure to touch hearts.
This production boasts a cast of 25+ actors, most of whom play multiple roles, all of which do a wonderful job of both dancing and singing. This reviewer notice a few supporting actors who, in their own way, stood out in their multiple roles. First are the darling Kate Coley and Gabrielle E. Marie Wilson who work well together as Record Label Representatives. Their timing and banter are met with several peals of laughter.
Later on, Coley, Lauren Mae Livingstone and Bailey Laws parody American Idol Judges Simon, Paula, and Randy (or, in this case, Brandy), adding their own touches to the recognizable characteristics of all three of the actual judges. Another actor who caught this reviewer’s eye was Briana Hunter. Hunter is a delightful young gal who shines in each of her roles, most of all as Nicky, one of the American Icon contestants, as she urges the audience to applaud her entrance and then sing along to her rendition of “ABC Song.”
Whether the actors are portraying are dancers, angels, or bears, all of the costumes are believable and suit the characters and situations. Both Patty Bennett and Angela Barch should be proud of their wonderful costuming.
As the production is set as a ¾ thrust, the set is minimal yet perfect for the production. One common yet unfortunate effect from such staging is most audience members may miss some of the action as they cannot properly see the actors’ faces or hear their lines. Such was the case within a few scenes during this show. Though all of the performers did well in their roles, they should always remember to keep their voices up and open up to the audience whenever possible.
Written by Matt Johnson and Directed by Angela Barch, CCT’s Cinderella: A Hip Hop Fairytale is an adorable musical this reviewer recommends for ages 3 to adults. Small children and infants may not be able to tolerate the 75+ minute duration of this production.
Cinderella: A Hip Hop Fairytale Runs August 5th- 16th. All seats are $10. Show times are 10 am Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 7:30 pm on Fridays, and 3 pm on Saturdays and Sundays. For ticket information, visit colschildrenstheatre.org or call 614-224-6672.
CCT sets CINDERELLA to a new beat
Columbus Children’s Theatre opened August 5th with Cinderella: A Hip Hop Fairytale. True to its title, CCT’s Cinderella is a Hip Hop musical that has several elements of the classic fairytale but with many modern twists. Main character Annabelle (Meredith A. Zahn) is a 21st century 16-year-old Cinderella archetype. Though she has been blessed and destined by angels with a beautiful singing voice, Annabelle is forced by her evil aunt Priscilla (Maggie Pfeifer) to hide it. A young audience member’s overheard statement truly describes this matriarch’s demeanor: “She’s not nice!” Priscilla and her two daughters Vanessa and Skye (Lucy Porter and Carolyn LaLonde) play off of each other quite well as their characters relentlessly torment poor Annabelle, singing such songs as “Green Makes Us Blue” and “How to Be a Loser.”
Annabelle soon finds herself delighted to be surrounded by her four Guardian Angels, Eeney (Kristen Hosty), Meeny (Gabby Pedroza), Miney (Kyle Moore), and Mo (Jacob Briggs). Juxtaposed to the family’s constant malice, these four characters’ kind-heartedness set audience members smiling as they serenade Annabelle with a special “Happy Birthday Song” and “We Got Ya Back.” Though the angels worked well together, the pacing in their opening scene did drag slightly as the jokes, jabs, and puns were flying. Well worth the note, Moore’s hilarious antics as the goofy clown Miney send ripples of side splitting laughter throughout the theatre as Briggs’ adorably charming Mo is sure to touch hearts.
This production boasts a cast of 25+ actors, most of whom play multiple roles, all of which do a wonderful job of both dancing and singing. This reviewer notice a few supporting actors who, in their own way, stood out in their multiple roles. First are the darling Kate Coley and Gabrielle E. Marie Wilson who work well together as Record Label Representatives. Their timing and banter are met with several peals of laughter.
Later on, Coley, Lauren Mae Livingstone and Bailey Laws parody American Idol Judges Simon, Paula, and Randy (or, in this case, Brandy), adding their own touches to the recognizable characteristics of all three of the actual judges. Another actor who caught this reviewer’s eye was Briana Hunter. Hunter is a delightful young gal who shines in each of her roles, most of all as Nicky, one of the American Icon contestants, as she urges the audience to applaud her entrance and then sing along to her rendition of “ABC Song.”
Whether the actors are portraying are dancers, angels, or bears, all of the costumes are believable and suit the characters and situations. Both Patty Bennett and Angela Barch should be proud of their wonderful costuming.
As the production is set as a ¾ thrust, the set is minimal yet perfect for the production. One common yet unfortunate effect from such staging is most audience members may miss some of the action as they cannot properly see the actors’ faces or hear their lines. Such was the case within a few scenes during this show. Though all of the performers did well in their roles, they should always remember to keep their voices up and open up to the audience whenever possible.
Written by Matt Johnson and Directed by Angela Barch, CCT’s Cinderella: A Hip Hop Fairytale is an adorable musical this reviewer recommends for ages 3 to adults. Small children and infants may not be able to tolerate the 75+ minute duration of this production.
Cinderella: A Hip Hop Fairytale Runs August 5th- 16th. All seats are $10. Show times are 10 am Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 7:30 pm on Fridays, and 3 pm on Saturdays and Sundays. For ticket information, visit colschildrenstheatre.org or call 614-224-6672.
Friday, August 7, 2009
Ready to have your mind blown away? Read this!
HEY YOU!
Got an empty feeling inside?
Feeling lonely?
Depressed?
Unwanted?
Not needed?
Most people try to drown these negative feelings with food, alcohol, money, sex, and the occasional Deity of their choosing.
How about a CAT?
That's right, a nice fuzzy, living creature that will give your life a purpose.
Lonely?
A cat's presence will sure take those blues away.
Depressed?
I dare you to watch a kitten frolick and not smile.
Unwanted?
A cat's favorite scratching post is the human leg.
Not needed?
HAH!
Who's going to feed, water, and change the cat litter box?
Looks like Fluffy NEEDS someone.
If you're hungry, go to Wal-mart and get some noms.
While you're there, get some chow for Snickers.
Thirsty?
How about sharing a nice pour of water with your newfound feline friend?
And who needs a Deity?
You'll be so busy devoting your time, emotions, and money to Fuzzbum, you'll think you're already at church.
Now you may be asking yourself, "A cat would be awesome, but where could I find such a fantastical creature to fulfill my life of sadness?"
NOT TO WORRY!
I have 13, THAT'S RIGHT, 13 feline-like creatures, all ready to bombard your life with all the CAT-ness you crave.
I've got males, females, long-haired, short-haired, big, small, older, younger, black, not-so-black,frisky, laid-back,natural, nuturing, sleeping, energetic...
CATS OF EVERY KIND.
I've got 'em all!
And the price?
HAH!
How about an ANTI-Price?
THAT'S RIGHT!
These crazy fluffballs of joy are FREEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Absolutely FREE to a good and accepting home.
Litter Box trained?
They know what that is!
Food?
They eat it!
Gotta dog?
HAH!
Cats and dogs were made for each other.
If not, that's why these things are so freaking springy.
Can you say NATURAL BORN CLIMBERS?!
Got Fish?
Not for long!
(Fish are for losers!*)
Who needs other pets when you could have a CAT!
So when that nagging need deep inside finally whups you into realizing how much you need one of my cats, give me a call or message me and say "I NEED A FREAKING CAT!"
RE-EVALUATE YOUR LIFE AND DO IT!
*Fish are not for losers.
In fact, I've owned a few in my time.
They make lovely pets.
Just take a cat.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
RIP John Hughes
http://www.reuters.com/article/mediaNews/idUSN0635330920090806
Director John Hughes dies of heart attack, age 59
LOS ANGELES, Aug 6 (Reuters) - Film writer and director John Hughes, whose credits include "The Breakfast Club" and "Ferris Bueller's Day Off," has died of a heart attack at age 59, his spokesman said on Thursday.
Hughes died suddenly while taking a morning walk in New York City, according to a statement from his spokesman. (Reporting by Dean Goodman, Editing by Bob Tourtellotte)
Director John Hughes dies of heart attack, age 59
LOS ANGELES, Aug 6 (Reuters) - Film writer and director John Hughes, whose credits include "The Breakfast Club" and "Ferris Bueller's Day Off," has died of a heart attack at age 59, his spokesman said on Thursday.
Hughes died suddenly while taking a morning walk in New York City, according to a statement from his spokesman. (Reporting by Dean Goodman, Editing by Bob Tourtellotte)
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Theatre Theatre Theatre..... part 1895.4
As the time nears, I'm stressing more and more about my audition for Shrew.
I want it to go well because I want to be in the show so badly.
I'm a little sad about it because Josh has concluded that he cannot do it with his work schedule.
Buuuuuuuuuuuuuuuurrrrrrrrr....
Junia, however, is still on track, memorizing her monologue.
Yay!
I'm also a little sad about all the different auditions that are coming up, most of all Rocky Horror Show.
However, the sadness I would feel if I didn't audition for Shrew is MUCH greater.
Plus, it's another chance to work with Rosebriar and with Danielle.
The choice is obvious.
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I need to review another show.
I just NEED to!
I haven't done it in a while and I'm kinda going through withdrawal.
I've emailed the Theatre Vault admin about a few shows listed on the calendar, so I'm hoping to have something within the next few weekends.
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I'm very pumped because Josh and I are going to see Little Shop of Horrors after all!
I thought they ran the same amount of time as Midsummer, but I was ever so wrong.
They have an extra weekend!
HIZZAH!
Josh and I are going to see it on the 15th.
It's a funny musical and it's hard to sit still and NOT laugh throughout the production (especially if you're me).
Oh, another theatrical endeavour I have put upon myself is going to see As you Like It in Schiller Park.
They open tomorrow and go til September 6th.
Hizzah!
Now, I must gather another entourage of friends and folks to meet on the beloved grassy knoll sometime this month.
Any takers?
I want it to go well because I want to be in the show so badly.
I'm a little sad about it because Josh has concluded that he cannot do it with his work schedule.
Buuuuuuuuuuuuuuuurrrrrrrrr....
Junia, however, is still on track, memorizing her monologue.
Yay!
I'm also a little sad about all the different auditions that are coming up, most of all Rocky Horror Show.
However, the sadness I would feel if I didn't audition for Shrew is MUCH greater.
Plus, it's another chance to work with Rosebriar and with Danielle.
The choice is obvious.
---------------------
I need to review another show.
I just NEED to!
I haven't done it in a while and I'm kinda going through withdrawal.
I've emailed the Theatre Vault admin about a few shows listed on the calendar, so I'm hoping to have something within the next few weekends.
------------------------
I'm very pumped because Josh and I are going to see Little Shop of Horrors after all!
I thought they ran the same amount of time as Midsummer, but I was ever so wrong.
They have an extra weekend!
HIZZAH!
Josh and I are going to see it on the 15th.
It's a funny musical and it's hard to sit still and NOT laugh throughout the production (especially if you're me).
Oh, another theatrical endeavour I have put upon myself is going to see As you Like It in Schiller Park.
They open tomorrow and go til September 6th.
Hizzah!
Now, I must gather another entourage of friends and folks to meet on the beloved grassy knoll sometime this month.
Any takers?
Monday, August 3, 2009
Midsummer sweeeeetness.
SO the first weekend of Midsummer Night's Dream ROCKED.
I've always loved the story, but Steve's dream and vision for this particular rendition of Midsummer has renewed my loves.
The cast has been a fabulous group of folks that mesh well and complement each other.
It has been a blast.
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