Busy!

I just put in to audition for two shows...fingers crossed that they want me to audition and that I can get a part. I'll post what the doc says tomorrow. I will be meeting with an agent on the 22nd....things are coming together. Really excited to start my Shakespeare class with Craig Wallace on the 13th!

Whirling Dervish

I haven't blogged in forever and I am sorry. My life has been very hectic lately. I've been suffering some internal emotional turmoil that is slowly working itself out. Work has been consistent and I am doing well with the task of sending out Auction Donations to businesses that request it. I finally feel like I have an important job to do here, besides just selling tickets. I have gone on auditions. They may have not worked out, but it means I am getting my name and face out there. My 24th birthday came and went. I had two wonderful parties, surrounded by fabulous people that made my nights amazing. I am waiting to hear about a few job opportunities that could pop open....one of them maybe being in Transformers...fingers crossed! I'll be seeing my orthopedic surgeon on Sept.1st to get my fate about my fractured foot. This has been part of my emotional turmoil. I'm in pain 24/7 and there isn't much I can do about it. I sincerely hope that this new doctor can give me piece of mind....even if it means major surgery....AGAIN! Trying to stay focused and positive about my life. I should count my blessings. I'm a pretty fucking lucky human being.

What doesn't kill us only makes us stronger....

We, the Pizza a review

So today is the day before I was born. I decided to treat myself to lunch at Spike from Top Chef Season 4's new pizza joint. It is called We, the Pizza, which I think is kind of a lame name but hey, I was willing to give it a shot. I went around 11:30 ish because I knew that line can go out the door during lunch time, so I proceeded with caution. Walked in.....and NO line! YES!!!! I already knew I was going to order the White Pizza and the Forest Shroomin' Pie. I also got a home-made pineapple soda which was garnished with cilantro...I know it sounds gross but it was absolutely delectable. I would go back just for the drink alone. Got the pizza after about a 5 minute wait. The slices were huge! They also provide you with red pepper flakes, oregano, Parmesan, and garlic. Each had its own little container so you could take your food to go and no flavors would mix.

I wish I could have shared a picture of my slices with you all but I ate that shit up so fast there was no time for a photo-op. I would say though, that although Spike is trying to go for New York Style pizza he falls a little short on the crust and the amount of sauce to cheese ratio. I actually enjoyed the crust because it was chewy and fluffy, but that's just me. I like crust, but I think he could have added a little extra to it. Maybe some garlic and salt? Regular cheese slice runs about $3 and every other slice is $4. So for me, two slices and one home-made soda = $12. It was totally worth it and I would most likely go there again but not during a rush. I think its best if you go early before the pizza sits out for long periods of time.

Aspen Part Deux...weeks later!

So I did a lot of awesome stuff while in Aspen and it was a much needed vacation. Trust me! I met with Paige Price who is the artistic director for Theatre Aspen, the Saturday before I left of OK City. I dropped off my headshot and told her I planned to send off the resume when I got back to DC....she even recently sent me a text reminding me to do so. I think she is seriously interested in wanting to cast me. I hope to go up to New York in the spring to audition for her.

Oklahoma City was really interesting. It really is your standard midwestern town. Everything is FLAT...seriously. It was also hot as Hell. Like 105 degrees, at least there was no humidity. I might've let a horse trample me. My sister rocked it out at the horse show. She made it to the finals in Western Pleasure and was soooo close to making it to the top ten in finals. I was still really proud of her though. And for just starting out Hunter under Saddle in Equitation she did mighty fine as well! The horse world is totally new for me. Everyone was decked out in sequins, boots, and a lot of crystal. I am perfectly fine with performing on stage. :) Oklahoma City is also not known for their food...but it was edible and I think I lost a few pounds.

I flew on private jets and felt super rich and I was like hmmm...I think this is what it feels like to be famous. I mean who flys on a 14 seater jet on the way back to Aspen when there are only 3 people. My grandparents do! I also realized they know a ton of people in the theatre world which I think works out really well in my favor. I miss Aspen terribly, it was a really fabulous vacation and now I am back to reality.

Aspen....the first few days

So I flew into Aspen on Monday July 26th had a pretty decent layover in Denver and a crazy ass plane ride into Aspen. A lot of turbulence and a really bumpy landing. Took the day to relax and rest. Grandma made a really lovely meal of chicken breast and a salad. Tuesday consisted of shopping and seeing a show at Theatre Aspen. I saw Same Time, Next Year. It was good...not great. It had two Broadway/Off-Broadway actors in it. Some of the pacing really seemed to drag and the second half was a hell of a lot better.

Anyway, at intermission, we met this woman named Melanie, she is the co producer of the shows at TA I believe. Well it turns out the next night I get a call for me on the phone from Paige Price who is the Artistic Director of Theatre Aspen...she wants to meet with me to talk about potential acting jobs next summer and to give her my headshot. Holy freaking shit, this is my ticket in the biz....more on this in another post.

Wednesday is more shopping and eating fresh salmon for dinner. Thursday seems like a blur but I did something important...lol. I think this was the day I met this woman who is a friend of my Grandma's for lunch and we talked about acting. She's no longer in the business but in the 70s she was on SNL, Laverne and Shirly, etc. She was big in sitcoms. It was nice to get someone else's opinion about the biz. Anyway that is all for now. I will write more tomorrow about OK City where I saw my sister show horses and about my meeting with Ms. Price about acting.