So proud...

I JUST got back from the Upright Egg Theater Company's production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream"....WOW! What a phenomenal show! Gah - I hardly know where to start. Well, first of all, its no secret to any of my theater friends that I have some difficulty sitting through Shakespeare....I know that some people who read this might see that as shameful for someone who calls himself an actor, but I have tried again and again to try and "experience" the genius that is his work, but alas, no avail. Until now. This show was so full of energy and passion that I hardly noticed the planes flying overhead. Yes, that is correct. This show was outdoors. I have also been known to have had a long-standing feud with outdoor theater, but this show was definitely enhanced by the moving and literally living environment. I initially went to see my friend Rachel, who played Titania, and having seen her work before, I knew I could expect a great performance, but the rest of the cast had no weak links whatsoever. In addition to the production itself, it was also amazing to see the audience turnout - which included some really great local actors and directors! Its nice to see colleagues supporting each other in our projects! Heart warming to see the support, at least! I know I'm rambling a bit, but I'm still a bit speechless about this whole thing! Maybe I will have to give Shakespeare another look....

Now for some news. I have never really encountered the problem of having to turn down theater jobs because too many offers are coming in, but I could definitely get used to it! I was offered (and accepted) a position music directing the show "Zombie Prom" for a top notch high school theater program. I was supposed to attend a callback for another show being put up by a really fantastic company this fall, but at this point in my life, when it comes down to it, production work pays better than acting, and bills must be payed. I am all too aware that this means I will have to wait another few months before starting another role, but I'll just have to tide myself over with doing cabaret work....we'll see. However, there is a really, REALLY fantastic role that I am up for in the spring - more info to come when/if I get some more solid information. Yikes. Real life is intimidating -- but I'm still loving every minute of it!

Sound of Music goes up in T- THREE WEEKS! Clock is a tickin'! Anywho, got some coaching to do tomorrow along with some major time to be spent in the gym! Can't wait! Until then, sleepy time!

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