Getting Older

Let me preface this by saying that I know I'm still young, but keep reading and you'll see why I say I'm getting older. I have finally made it back into the library after a week of being unable to walk here! Closing down "Evil Dead" the musical Monday night was not healthy for me; I threw my back out! What is this!?! I'm going to be 26 in a couple of weeks, how did I manage to throw my back out? I have felt more like an invalid this past week than I ever have in my life! Tuesday moring I could barely get myself out of bed (it took 5 minutes just to sit up!), and I'm still having troubles walking long distances.

On the plus side, I am no longer unemployed! I am now working Mon. Wed. Thur. from 2 to 4 at Pickerman's Soups and Sandwiches in Brookside, so come in and visit!

Adding this on Tuesday the 16th! I also just got hired on at Eden Alley as a Host! I start training tomorrow morning before I go work at Pickermans! Yay for 2 jobs!!!

Life!

Well things are still moving along. I am now helping as a stage hand for Evil Dead the musical being done by Padgett Productions at Union Station. I wasn't really sure what I was getting myself into when Fran asked if I could fill in for a couple of nights, but I have now agreed to help with the run of the show. I also got to help finish building set and figuring out really awesome effects (this ended up being multiple nights of working till 6am)! It's a great show and I suggest everyone come see it! The cast and crew worked really hard to get it up and running, and the highlight so far has been oversold audiences and the attendance of Tech N9ne; who I helped get seats, talked to, and didn't even recognize until later!

I have also been hanging out with the cast of "The Truth About Why", which is the film I'm doing. After re-editing the script, we now have a feature length film as opposed to the original 40 min short! I can't wait to actually get to start filming! We've had a couple of recasting issues, but I think it's all going to be just fine. In correspondence to this, I also attended the KC IFC (Independent Filmmaker's Coalition) meeting last night, and I think I'll start going on a regular basis.

Acting Needs: An Agent

Though I have not been posting much on my acting career, I am slowly but surely working towards my goal. On Thursday I had an interview with The Agency to be considered for representation! The interview ended with me being told they would love to represent me, and I have a contract in my hand waiting for my signature. One signing of my name is all it will take...my hesitation, this changes everything. Really it kind of scares me, and I'm a little intimidated by the thought.

I've been thinking a lot about it, and I didn't quite realize the things I might have to give up to pursue this dream of mine. Thinking ahead, can I justify auditioning for things like Renaissance Festival and community theatre when it would limit my availability for paying gigs (which will be my primary source of income)? If this is the career I want to follow, then it will be a part of my job to make myself ready for an audition at the drop of a hat. I see now the separation this will put between my acting friends and I. While they are all getting ready for a number of auditions (Renaissance Festival, musicals, plays), I stand by kind of saddened by the fact that I'm not going to be joining some of my best friends

At the start of this blog my main concern had been in having a corporate job and the strictures of that lifestyle as well as leaving it behind with the benefits it offered. Being laid-off made that decision for me, and I am a little thankful for that. However, this time the decision to change another part of my life for this dream is completely in my hands.

Once again I find myself standing on the precipice of an infinite plane of possibilities. All I need to do is to pick a direction and take a step. All things are possible from here.

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Gonna Be a Good Year!

Third day of the year, 2nd post, I think it's going to be a good year. I just had to get on and update everyone. Back on December 5th, 2009, I auditioned for a short film and after not hearing from anyone for the whole month I was convinced that I just wasn't what they were looking for. Then on New Year's Eve I get a text message from the director asking if I could do a call back reading. Of course I was stoked! We met at the West Port Coffee House yesterday, and I read for the Lead Male role "Derrick" with Mandy who is the Lead Female "Eiley". The call back lasted for 2 and a half hours (most of this was us just talking and laughing our butts off) and at the end I was told that I would be getting a phone call to let me know what they decide.

The news...

I got the Part!!!!!

I've already read the entire script, and I love it. The movie is titled "The Truth about Why" and it is kind of a self growth, self disscovery type film.

Also, I am calling The Agency on the 5th to set up an interview because they are possibly interested in representing me! So I might have an Agent soon! I'll keep everyone updated! This is looking like a great year!

*Also, I'd still like to know what everyone's New Year's Resolutions are, or why you didn't make one!!*

Happy New Year!

A few years ago I made a New Year's resolution to never have to make another New Years resolution. Most people take this to mean that I just don't want to make them, but that's not what it is. What I decided at that time was that I no longer wanted to live a life style that involved things that would need a New Years resolution to get rid of. I wanted to live a life where everyday I try to be better, to improve something, to constantly be making positive changes in my life.

I think I've done a rather good job of it so far. I've made quite a few very significant changes and some minor ones as well. It has come to the First of January, 2010, and everyone is making their New Year's resolutions, and happily, I do not feel the need to make one. This is not to say that I do not approve of resolutions, but that I have stuck to one that I made a number of years ago. In fact, I would really like to know what your New Years Resolution for 2010 is, or, if you didn't make one, then why?

What Do You Think

I realize I can get some pretty good suggestions from everyone who reads my random thoughts, so here is my current request. I am looking into innovative career opportunities, something new, different, and might allow me to explore my more adventurous side, and I'm open to suggestions.

What I would like, is if you have heard of someone having an amazing career (working on a cruise line, something not normal) share it with me. If you happen to know a site where I can get more information, share that as well. I'm just kind of running out of ideas of what to look for, so I'm turning to you for some... what should I do in the meantime of becoming an actor?