tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66517673282430111192024-03-05T13:19:30.315-08:00My World of Fittings: Friends, Costumes, and Life.TwoPintActorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02301273423015855183noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6651767328243011119.post-30544138340954257502013-05-27T21:51:00.000-07:002013-05-27T21:51:22.199-07:00Mending a broken heart...My mind is one that never seems to rest. It turns and cranks every scenario I do/could encounter...sometime causing more stress and worry than I could want. I find myself in moods or ruts sometimes because of my thoughts. Maybe its just because I become hypersensitive to my thoughts, but most times I find other peoples conversations and even music around me to match, cause, and influence more thoughts. On my mind a lot lately...relationships.<br />
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Lets be honest from the get go, I have little to no reference on the subject, how ever, I know quite a lot. I am the man who has always kept himself so busy with work and school so there was no need for a relationship. I am the man who sees his friends and families growing and moving away with their life partners. I am the man who goes to meals and events alone, and comes home with no one to see and share my daily joys and pains with. I am the man who has a heart so large it murmurs and pulses when emotion is true. I am the man who can make someone happy. I am someone who would cherish a partnership of friendship in love.<br />
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All my life I have watched with open eyes relationships and gathered what I felt was the keys to success. Goods and bads, dos and dont's, dreams and fair tails. Its never simple that's for damn sure! Relationships don't work like a cookie cutter, but more like and eggs. Eggs can be cooked in many ways, yet you still end up with an egg in the end. Eggs(relationships) are fragile things that if broken can never be fully be put back together. You just have to either cook it another way or toss it out and try again. <br />
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Like I've said, the last personal relationship I "had" was in 6th grade; when eating at the same table and walking to classes together meant you had it all figured out. I've avoided the subject really well to date...I'll tell you what, I've saved a lot of time and money too. For what though? To be 24 and not know what it is like to date and maneuver a world that is so fast and non traditional unlike what I've envisioned all my life and been taught. How do you even begin to feel like capable when kids half your age are in relationships you aren't? Do you just jump in doing what ever it takes or do you sit back and wait for something to happen? Or better yet, what percentage of the two do you mix to get your result.<br />
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I guess I've always seen two types of people when it comes to relationships. Those who are always looking, and those who are waiting for it just to happen. I have been the later of the two....what good that has done me...I'm still waiting. I want a FRIEND who becomes more...but we all know that comes with the possibility of things never working and a friend becoming lost. <br />
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I'm jealous. I'm jealous of happiness and love. I'm jealous of the people I love who have what I don't. I jealous of courage and dedication even when its rough. I'm jealous of my friends finding persons first. I'm jealous I'm the one always loving and not being loved. I'm jealous I care SO MUCH and don't know how to not care.<br />
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Someone recently told me I was in a "different part of life" than them and not to stress because things will come in time. I get it...But don't discredit my heart for being any less capable of love and emotion just because of my age and track record. I see the happiness in the friends and family members around me. I see the pain as well. That's where I am pretty freaking good at seeing what works and doesn't work. That's where I don't have the personal stories to help you through your needing someone to talk to, but I know how someone should be treated and feel when it comes to a relationship.<br />
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Maybe my standards are to high and I will end up old and alone. That's what I don't know. I don't know how to play this game. I don't know what its like to put someone else ahead of myself and have them do that same in return. I don't know what it is like to have a relationship....but I DO know how to love.<br />
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As you can tell, there is a lot in this post. And this is only a sample of what my head looks like at any given moment. All I want is someone to talk to; someone to care what my day was like; someone to do something for you because they want to not because they have to; someone to know a hug or kiss is needed or give them even when you don't need them; someone to make laugh; someone to think about and know they are thinking of you; someone to miss; someone to defend; someone to fight for you; someone to fight with; someone to surprise; someone to talk about like they talk about you when your not around; someone to love and be loved.<br />
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I may not have ever had a relationship but trust me when I have loved. I know the pain of a broken heart before its been loved back...think about what my heart is capable of when it is loved...TwoPintActorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02301273423015855183noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6651767328243011119.post-81233129210502339032013-03-21T09:01:00.000-07:002013-03-21T09:01:56.867-07:00Wet suits, platform boots, plus a pig and a mirror cat.Time...It amazes me how February seemed to creep day to day and now I cant seem to hang on to March to save my life. What a month and a half it has been since I last posted. Fun times, great visits, big news, and weather that just isn't sure what to do.<br />
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February was slow and my "more regular work" swinging at Lion King slowed quickly as well. I knew it was going to happen sooner or later. I found myself knowing all the tracks there and only being able to sub when needed. I quickly jumped back into the resume world getting things ready to hit the streets again. I also reconnected with the shows that wanted me to come work with them but I wasn't able to at those times. Luckily I booked almost three weeks with <em>Mamma Mia</em> on Broadway and knew I would have those days worth of work in the beginning of March. The best part of that!...I would get to see the wonderful Stacia that I worked with on <em>Next to Normal</em> back in Florida last year. Back at <em>Mamma Mia</em> I subbed the male ensemble track I originally learned in December....talk about a crash course the first night after that long....and then two more days after that. I was also blessed in this booking stint to learn a new track in the building and then get to sub it for almost 2 weeks. I worked with the male principles in the show. The three dads and the daughters boyfriend in the show. Great men! I had a lot of fun with them and I was actually a bit sad to be leaving when my time was done. While working at<em> Mia </em>again I got all the experience one could want with wetsuits, Lycra rock jumpsuits, and platform boots. I can't work a normal dressed show can I? <br />
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Right at the beginning of March my sister in law came to town after making a trip to D.C. for work. She convinced them to let her fly to NYC and then fly home because it was cheaper for them. She spent a couple days and nights with me and I tried to give her her first NYC visit crash course quickly. We enjoyed a trip on the Staten Island Ferry to see the Statue of Liberty, a night of Costco Margarita pizza and some wine, sushi, shopping in the city, and even a New jersey Devils NHL game....just to name a few of our doings. I LOVED having her with me for the couple of days and didn't want her to leave. I'll admit, as the car drove away from the airport, I fought tears back but had to wipe a few. Words cant explain how important my family is to me and how much they give me life. I can't wait to get home next!<br />
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The day my sister left I jumped into my stint at<em> Mia.</em> While working there I was also lucky enough to start doing some day work doing an ironing call on Fridays. I've learned the person who had been doing that call is no longer available for it, thus why I have been doing it, and I hope to maybe get that call permanently. Hopes and prayers please! It would be another for sure 4 hours of work every week in the pocket book. Just coming off my <em>Mia</em> work I dressed, between <em>Mia </em>and a couple last minute day off subs at <em>Lion King, </em>17 shows in 12 days and worked 17+ hours of day work, rehearsals, etc. Oy!<br />
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Now...I know some of you maybe wondered what I meant by "Big News" in my first paragraph. It's kind of a crazy story. The night I was with my sister at the hockey game, I got a text from the wardrobe supervisor at<em> Lion King</em> saying "he might have some dressing work for me starting the 3/26 for 6 months on a principal track and was I interested". Through that eve and the next morning I spoke with him in a couple different media ways, and learned through him and a couple other people in the building, the current principal dresser put in his two weeks minutes before I was called and I could take his gig. Long story short I have taken the position and start for the first time FULL TIME on Broadway this coming Tuesday!!! I can't tell you how amazing, crazy, exciting, scary, and blessed I feel all at once. At this moment I will be full time for 6 months. The man leaving has taken a new non theatre related job back home in up state New York and his position comes with a 6 month trial basis. He is covering himself in case things don't work out, but knowing him and the computer job he is taking, I will be shocked if he returns to the show. I was told this could become permanent permanent if I wanted when they know he is not returning. Time will tell...I'm just taking the 6 months for now and not over stepping.<br />
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That's my life to date...Kind of boring and not much to write about other than the couple big events. On days off I have been trying to focus more on myself as a person and my home and personal needs. I have gotten back into bargain shopping for more room decor and am working on building a couple lighting fixtures/shades for my space. I have been trying a few new restaurants with a little help from others and have even eating new things like grilled chicken hearts from a Brazilian place (not bad either even though they totally were full hearts I just ate whole). Along with my adventures I am working hard again in the gym working on my summer body to hit the NY area beaches and the rooftops for daily tanning. Lets see how good I can look eh?<br />
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I miss my friends and family a lot this month and am working toward figuring out a trip home for a couple weeks during the summer. I hate missing out on things like friend cruises (a group of my friends fly out tomorrow to board the boat on Saturday) so hopefully I can figure out something fun when home. Have a blast on the boat all, and I'll maybe catch you in a tube on the river in July!TwoPintActorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02301273423015855183noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6651767328243011119.post-47277682271933204012013-02-18T19:49:00.001-08:002013-02-18T19:56:34.126-08:00Ringing in the New Year with Style.2013 was brought in with style for sure! Well, that was until I arrived home at my apartment at 8:30 AM. No, it was an AMAZING night full of new and newer friends, a ton of laughs, multiple bar hops around Hell's Kitchen, and for sure some drinks. <o:p></o:p><br />
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New Years Eve was spent dressing a matinee show of the<em> Lion King</em> at the Minskoff Theatre in NYC. I was lucky to pass thru all the security gates and check points in order get to work, and see from above in the warmth of the theatre lobby, all the craziness of Time Square. Unlike anything you will ever see anywhere else. All those people in the cold, trapped in cages all day without even the simple thing of a bathroom. I don’t know that I will ever see the ball drop that way in NYC and am okay with doing it on TV at a party with friends. After the afternoon show, I left Midtown and all the blocked off subway stations and arrived home making a half of a Costco margarita pizza and popping a bottle of wine to relax. I soon after received a couple gathering offers back in the city with <em>Lion King</em> friends. I decided I need to make memories of my first New Years in the city so that I did. I got dressed again making my way back to 49th street just above Time Square to a friends beautiful studio apartment full of his closest friends....that in itself was amazing to me. I was invited to a party with these people from all walks of life that met thru Kellen...and I got to be a part of that! Shortly after the ball dropped Kellen gave a speech talking about that very thing. He said that through all the things in his life the people in the room have meant the most to him and wanted all of us to love each other the way he loves us. Talk about a great talker and movement maker he is. My year was set to a standard at that very moment. Shortly after that...when the mood jumped back up....we put on our coats and started to bar hop around his area of town. A couple bar later, we found a good spot and stayed there until the bar kicked us out to close. A night cap...morning?...was the next step back at his apartment until I knew I was tired and needed to head home. A slow subway ride home later I slept really well most of that afternoon. <br />
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January has for sure been a month of style and friends! This last month I got to welcome a mentor from college and students from my university on a study abroad trip that I was part of 4 years prior. The third trip of this Jan Term program visited for roughly three weeks and gave me the opportunity to catch up with friends and meet new amazing students ready for the next parts of their careers. I found myself rejuvenated and hopeful for what I could have next in my life. More meals, shows, drinks, and fun was had with this group...maybe that’s the theme of this year?... <o:p></o:p><br />
While my mentor and even better friend Brooke was in the city I was able to spend some great one on one time with her talking about my career, hopes, dreams, and even share some of the perks of my life these days. Arranged from ahead of time, she brought some of her best duds and we hit the town for a <em>Lion King</em> actor’s 50th Birthday party high atop <u>The Sky Room.</u> A party is never a simple party with that group of friends and a night it was! I wouldn’t have wanted anyone else with me that night to share in the personal grand entrance of the host, the songs for him, A runway style picture wall, dances, and wonderful cake made by my housemate. The bar alone was unlike anything I have witnessed. A bar full floor bar on the 36th story above the city just below Time Square with a glass walls that allowed for a full view of <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Manhattan</st1:place></st1:city> in any direction. The <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Empire</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">State</st1:placetype> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Building</st1:placetype></st1:place> was just blocks away at eye level...no big deal or anything!<br />
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January ended strong and February started with a bang, subbing a three week stint in the principle hallway at <em>Lion King</em> with three amazing ladies who treated me so well. I was actually sad to have to leave the room on my last night...I guess I know I'm working somewhere worth wild and I am doing what’s right for me right now. The down fall of February is that work has slowed quickly....as expected though. I knew there would be a time when <st1:place w:st="on">Holiday</st1:place> season ended, vacations that weren’t able to be taken until after ended, all the tracks would be learned. That time is now. This week I only worked a couple day calls and was called for one subbing shift at <em>Lion King</em>. I miss the people! lol, I jumped back onto contacts with other shows I had turned down when starting my 4 month stint with <em>Lion King, </em>and asked for work. After a couple days worrying and not knowing what’s next, I was called and booked at <em>Mamma Mia </em>again for almost a full 2 weeks over roughly a 3 week period. I will do a couple day calls, sub the one track I have already learned there, and learn and sub a new track (a male principle track). Yay work. I since have booked a couple more days of day work at <em>Lion King </em>this week. I am living the true life of a swing in the city. Its a bit stessful but, I came to the realization that; after coming to the city, finding 4 months of steady work after 3 weeks, and now having a couple says off; I have to take a couple knocks and not have everything come so easy. I'm getting used to that.<o:p></o:p><br />
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This week I had more friends in town too...and being I had time off from work I got to see them in way I never would have been able to if I was working every night. I had a fellow intern from <st1:state w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Florida</st1:place></st1:state> arrive for a day this week. He was auditioning for a cruse ship and it was nice to see him even if it was just for an hour walking around midtown. Two fellow Alums from school where also here on breaks from their work with the Missoula Children’s Theatre company. Last but not least, this week I had long time family friends from wrestling as a child. I sadly was not able to see them but talked to them on the phone while they were seeing their suns place here in the city. Adam and I will have to meet up soon too as I haven’t been able to meet up with him since I arrived. Last night I was able to FINALLY after multiple turn downs, see my lovely friend sing. The same doll who took me in for almost a month when I was couch surfing. She sang back up with a NYC singer at a club. It was so wonderful seeing her on stage again and doing what she is meant to do.<o:p></o:p><br />
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As you can see, I have been busy, and am now learning to enjoy my time off....spending that time more at the gym which is a win in itself. This past month or so has really grounded me and I am rejuvenated in my art and career. I love my life and am learning to spend it a bit just for me in the moment. Who knows what’s next...but, <st1:state w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Ill</st1:place></st1:state> take it moment by moment hopefully.<o:p></o:p><br />
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I miss home lots and am trying to figure out when I will be home next. I've received my first couple summer wedding save the dates...maybe I will be able to hit a couple of those....and no, not even a step closer to that in my life...I might as well be running backwards from that haha<br />
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Once again, life has gotten the better of my time and I have been distant from you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A lot has been happening and some major changes have taken place in my life since we last...connected. Let’s see what I can cover in this blog:</div>
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The start of November brought my 24th Birthday and a night spent out in style with a group of my new friends. I intended to lay low for this one but when some of the male dancers found out during intermission of that nights show that I was just going home they quickly threw together a plan of attack and told me to just be ready to go when the show was over. I was taken to one of my favorite places in the city to date. The R Lounge atop the Renaissance New York Hotel in Time Square. It is a beautiful square glass room that literally looks out at all of Time Square. A few cocktails there and then we walked to another club setting bar for a night cap and then home. It was simple but had enough class to make me feel once again like I have started to make it in this biz.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The section between bliiboards is The R Lounge.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">From left to right: Jaysin McCollum, Derrick Davis, Me, Lawrence Alexander, LaMar Baylor, Kellen Stancil, and James A. Pierce III.</td></tr>
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I am a full fledged Theatrical Wardrobe Union, Local 764 Member!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was sworn-in in mid November and I have since received my member’s card in the mail.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A very special family member supported me in the financial means of this process, loaning me the money with no time limit to return, and forgiveness when I become a known name…we will see about that one.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At this point, I have every intention of repayment quickly. </div>
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To date, I am still at the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Lion King</i> learning and subbing tracks (I even have my own photo ID and can get discounts at local bars and restaurants with it!) .<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To date I know 15 of the 16 wardrobe tracks in the building, making myself the second most knowledgeable person/swing in the building.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am only second to the full time internal swing whom has been with the show in one way or another for all 15 years of its existence.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had been booked with <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">LK</i> thru the end of the year (2012) but this past week was booked for all of January 2013.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Work for another month!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>During that month <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:state w:st="on">Ill</st1:state></st1:place> finish my 16<sup>th</sup> track and sub vacations for both dressers and the full time wardrobe stitcher.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Know all 16 tracks will boast in make me very valuable in the next year when it comes time for needing short term and long term subs and covers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While I have been busy at <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">LK</i>, I have also made my way over to the Winter Garden Theatre and started learning tracks with <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Mamma Mia</i>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have learned 1 of the 9 tracks in that building.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Knowing more shows and tracks will be to my advantage when things start to slow in the theatre world at the end of winter before the summer push.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was lucky to get into the city just off the end of summer slow and the new Fall/Winter push.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s all about timing and things, I know…I mean that’s what’s going to pay my bills in the end.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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All that being said, the first half of November was huge and busy at the Minskoff Theatre.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The 15<sup>th</sup> anniversary came and went at <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">LK</i> and we are still gliding down on the buzz.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was shocked when even I, a swing, was included in all the festivities and gifts that came with the events.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am the proud owner of a beautiful anniversary tee, new IPod mini, and a card signed by all the big names with the show.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>During the time leading up to the anniversary, I was able to meet some pretty amazing people involved with the show, and be part of many television tappings and live broadcast.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I helped dress actors for a Juju Chang <u>Nightline</u> interview with Thomas Schumacher (President of Disney Theatrics) and Julie Taymor (designer and creator of the Lion King), I helped dress news a special taped spot with <u>Good Morning America</u> anchors <span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">Josh Elliot, Lara Spencer</span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: 'pt sans'; mso-ansi-language: EN;">, and Sam Champion, </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I dressed actors for a live performance on <u>Good Morning America</u>, for a special third act arrangement of circle of life I dressed Rafiki actresses from Japan, Sao Paulo , Germany, and London, and to top it all off, I rubbed elbows with the entire creative team and producers of the show and the Disney movie I grew up on.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After the amazing anniversary show I was dressed with a beautiful lady on my arm to attend a breathtaking party at Gotham Hall just south of Time Square.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The food, drinks, sights, music, and people of the evening were everything I imagined and more.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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In early November I secured a permanent residence and am now living with a coworker from the male singing ensemble at <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">LK</i>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have a beautiful and spacious true one bedroom apartment but we both have our own rooms.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His room is the true living room and I have the just smaller true bedroom.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are a good match and things are drama free to date!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It feels amazing to finally have my own place to be excited to come home to each night!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The worst part of this arrangement I’ve found is there is almost always cake or a baked good in the oven.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Papas been on a continued descend in body size and weight and my roomies cooking isn’t helping!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am slowly purchasing my first post college adult bedroom décor and stressing over it every moment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am determined to have a cohesive collecting made up in my room. When this are complete Ill let you all see it…maybe.</div>
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I spent my second Thanksgiving and Christmas away from my family this year but spent them in Panamanian style with my roomies family.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was blessed and welcomed into the family with open arm…literally...and they told me I’m welcome when ever I need a dose of family time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I truly was thankful for what this world of theatre has given me while I have to be away from my own family.</div>
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The weekend after Thanksgiving I took my first ever vacation as an adult.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>6 actors/dancers from <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">LK</i> and I left after Sunday’s shows and drove thru New Jersey to Pennsylvania near the Poconos and rested in a gorgeous three story rental home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Over 2 nights and 2 days, we ate, drank, and got to know each other more.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Drama free, laughter billowing, game playing time was had growing closer together.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Just being invited on the trip was amazing to me; having an amazing time was the icing on the cake.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The others and I can not wait for the next time we can do this type of thing again.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I mean, $190.00 for the car rental, gas, house rental, food, and booze was a great deal!!!</div>
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New Years was supposed to be quite because I had just come off a 10 show week in 6 days at <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">LK</i>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I found my way home Sunday after the single matinee show and cooked half a Costco margarita pizza, and had a glass of wine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mid show that day I received a couple party invited but I clearly was unsure of what I wanted to do as I went home after the show.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I decided I wanted to make my first NYE in NYC a bit more fun than sitting in my underwear in front of the TV craziness in Time Square (I had a breath taking birds eye view from the lobby of the theatre that afternoon).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I pulled myself together and attended a good friend’s apartment party just blocks North West of Time Square.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I arrived about 11pm and rang in the New Year with a couple <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">LK </i>folk and new friends that I met <span style="background-color: yellow;">through </span>the host.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We then took the town bar hopping and returning to the host’s apartment after we were kicked out of the closing bar.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One more…Morning?....cap and I decided to head home getting home at a crisp 7am.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So much for a quite restful night right?!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I wouldn’t have wanted anything different though!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was once again reminded while out with that group how amazing they are as human and how thankful they are including me in their lives.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Good people…</div>
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So, with the New Year here, and I have been clearly living it up with party after party, I do want to make a humbling and sincere point.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have been told I am changing and a different person these last months.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I quickly was hurt and defensive, but now see a light of truth covered with misunderstanding.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I AM changing and adapting to my surroundings with work and the people in my life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I however AM NOT faltering my integrity and morals along the way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Growth happens thru change in many ways; locations, jobs, people, and everyday tasks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I AM NOT the same person I was when I stepped off the plane 4 months ago (can we just take a moment to breath with me after I just gagged at how I’ve been here for 4 moths already!!!!).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am not the same person I was when I left Kellogg for college, <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Spokane</st1:place></st1:city> for my internship, etc., but I will say I think I am doing a pretty freaking good job at being me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My have and always will believe a journey is what makes a human who they are.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Because of the good and bad times I have had and the people who have and haven’t been in my life, I am Court.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now, I may have different clothes, live in a different place, and talk with/see a person less than before, but I have not forgotten their personal and ever importance on the path I am taking.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Love may be one of the only thing a person has when all other things are changing and out of their hands.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know I love the people and things that have gotten me to this place in my life, and I am excited to see what comes next in this year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, I’m sorry if people are hurt or I have seemed distant. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not a moment goes by where I’m not sharing a story about someone I love or a story from my past.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not a day goes by where I don’t think I wish I was home with someone that means the world to me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not a month goes by where I see how important my education is to me and how I am using it each and every moment…even at cocktail parties (you’re welcome Diana).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not a year goes by where I am a human and have faults and successes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But, I will tell you, I AM changing for the better, for the open hearted, for the dreams that burn deep in my chest, and for the hope that I can one day die having CHANGED a life in even the smallest of ways.</div>
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Call it what you may, but I’m always here.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To one of the biggest years in my life thus far, and for what is to come next.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Live…</div>
TwoPintActorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02301273423015855183noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6651767328243011119.post-46884546512218774452012-11-05T11:07:00.001-08:002012-11-05T11:07:57.304-08:00Dreams and seams.<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
I’ll be totally honest, there is going to be a lot of big news in this post!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I actually had the thought the other day, if I was better about updating you all on a weekly basis, writing these wouldn’t be such a task in trying to get everything in and not miss a single juicy part.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I really do think of you all that follow on a regular basis, and how I want you to know everything as if you were right there with me on the winding road I travel these days. I guess you'll just have to come visit!!!</div>
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NYC; Yes, that’s the place!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Today, </span>I find myself sitting/sleeping on the same wonderful couch I started on just over 2 months ago.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Housing is finding itself to be a struggle in that I get close to feeling like I have something, and either I see the place and its not what I thought it would be, or the people pull it out from under me for someone else they know (this one has happened three times now).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am looking at a couple more places tonight, and I am also in talks with a wonderful new friend about maybe taking a place in his apartment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He is thinking he wants to convert his living room in his apartment in efforts to start carrying a roomy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I'll know more soon but please pray for closure on something soon as the holidays are coming and so is the cold and snow.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will say though, I have some of my best friends here in this city; so warm, welcoming, and willing to do whatever it takes for me even if that means I am back on her couch for the third time in 2 months. All that and never once asking when will I be leaving.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> She is a pretty amazing person. I thank God and her family for instilling such a loving heart in her. </span>During this life transition, I am even more thankful for patients and generosity in others.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ready for my first night at Lion King....later found out black isn't what they wear there.</td></tr>
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Other than housing, life has been a dream come true.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To date, I have been working at the Lion King on Broadway for just over a month (after 3 weeks of beng in the city) and have learned 6 of the 16 wardrobe tracks (Tracks learned = Male Dancers, Mufasa/Simba, Scar/Zazu, Male Singers, a mixed Male/Female singer track, and Nala/Shenzi/Rafiki/Timon) making myself a valuable member of the swing team.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Everyone is very supportive of me at LK even commenting on a regular basis things like,
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“Another track!?” “Holy shit Court, whose job are you gunning for!?” “Didn’t you learn a new track just yesterday!? Now you’re doing another one tonight!?”</div>
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Not trying to take someone’s job thats for sure, just trying to learn and keep growing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I love the show and most of the people have been more than welcoming to me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not only have I been able to step in and dress some amazing track thus far, I have recently been given the opportunity to start stitching on day work shifts, and this week I will start working rehearsals and even work a couple early morning television spots dressing actors.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will be a part of a couple different Good Morning America and Night Line spots in the next couple weeks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Oh, this would probably make those TV spots a bit more clear…November 13<sup>th</sup> is the Lion Kings 15<sup>th</sup> Anniversary of being on Broadway.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is a special anniversary show on November 18<sup>th</sup> were all sorts of extra people from past shows/the creative team will be implemented back into the show in special spots.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There will also be a small 3<sup>rd</sup> act added to the show with a once in a life time “Circle of Life” sung in native languages by 7 different Rafifkis representing 7 countries that Lion King is based in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lots of things will be happening in the next couple weeks and I am so excited to be a part of it!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Ill try and lwt you know when tv things will be happeing....even though you wont be seeing me directly. </span>I also get to go to the BIG party that will follow the hwpenings/shows!!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I could not ask for more in the way of work at this point, I am happy and I am doing things I love.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The people are amazing, and I can tell am making some new life long friends.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I AM the young guy at work….and trust me I get shit for it on an hourly basis….but I know I have the skill to be doing what I am doing at this age!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Here </span>I can only learn more and get even stronger at my craft.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lion King theatre enterance</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Back of house shot pre-show.</td></tr>
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I have clocked all my local union days and will be paying my money this week and be inducted at the members meeting in a couple weeks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All of this has come so fast and even I don’t really know how.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am very blessed though, and trust me when I say, I take NONE of this for granted.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have been told I will be kept busy during the holiday season even if that means lots of day calls.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My supervisor added,</div>
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Not totally sure what he meant by that, but I am happy just to be working at the moment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know he has been very impressed with my sewing skills and speed during my day work so that alone boasts well for me.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The lobby view of Time Square at night.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A bit of back stage fun waiting for my actors.</td></tr>
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On a bigger NYC topic, <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Sandy</st1:place></st1:city> has done quite a bit of damage.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The city is pulling together and things are quickly returning to the way they were little by little.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Trains service is growing daily and more and more buildings are gaining electricity and heat again.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was lucky enough to be safe and sound thru the storm, but many others whrere not so lucky.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Prayers go to those still suffering day to day. Around the city you can find many nightly benifit shows raising money for efforts toward regrowth.</div>
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Life is busy once again and I love it!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Housing will fall into place I know, and then I will feel like this move is a bit more complete.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I look forward to unpacking the couple boxes that still sit in a friend’s car trunk.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I also can’t wait to do a bit more city exploring with all the free time I am currently spending looking for a place.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I also am going to start learning to knit!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Another skill I’ll be able to add to a resume lol.</div>
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I miss you all and hope all is well with the holidays around the corner.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not sure I’ll be home for them directly, but soon after I am hoping.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If I work the season, some good money and extra shows are there.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Tough being a big kid these days…but I get to be a big kid that plays with lions so… <span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-ascii-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">J</span></span></div>
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TwoPintActorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02301273423015855183noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6651767328243011119.post-39953778342567513402012-09-17T15:52:00.001-07:002012-09-17T15:52:40.389-07:00Stirring the pot and watching the dye set.Well, two weeks in, starting on three, and I feel as though I am the dye in a dying bucket. I have dropped just over 40 resumes (the dye in this analogy) in two weeks time and I am learning to wait (stirring the water and color checking the dye) for things to fall into place. Yes, I am continuing to email people, drop off thank you cards, and even find more and more places to submit my credentials at. Someday, I'll be signing a contract (adding salt to set the final stages of the die) and finding myself working my first city gig. Maybe if I hit (bleed my dye) enough desks people will realize color (me) is far better than white (the boring people they are working with now) and make their lives a bit more wild and creative. Don’t judge, I had something to do with dye and the color spreading in water last night in my dream, thus I equivolate it to my work at the moment. Plus, I had to come up with a clever costumey title to carry on my themes of my blog. Don't judge that either.<o:p></o:p><br />
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The end of week one wrapped up with a couple fun events. I took part in the NFL kick off party in Time Square eating free pizza, playing games, and taking the Pepsi challenge. I eve found myself on a <st1:street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">NYC Time Square</st1:address></st1:street> billboard. You better believe I snapped a couple shots of that to show the nephews when I'm old and grey.<o:p></o:p><br />
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As much fun as this week has been I found myself very distraught one afternoon finding MY idea for NYC work was stolen! Recap...the evening before my world was rocked I was telling friends how there was the Naked Cowboy, and me being a Native American myself, should create work being the Naked Indian. I would have suction cup arrows to keep the kids safe and I could be part of Cowboy and Indian wars in Time Square...back to reality...WRONG!!! Someone took my idea and already ran with it!<o:p></o:p><br />
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I was also very confused when just one more block away from Cowboy and FAKE Indian was Asian Naked Cowboy….Hum..... Oh!, and this random old guy in a bikini was around that part of town too. I think I may have to make it a mission to candidly capture all the naked people in NYC! Mission...I may think so.<o:p></o:p><br />
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I also finished off my week with a beautiful wedding via Skype to <st1:state w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Hawaii</st1:place></st1:state> for two of the most amazing people I know. Not a very good picture, but I figured I wanted at least on picture to prove I attended the wedding.<o:p></o:p><br />
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Week two found me at another college friend’s apartment in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Astoria</st1:city></st1:place>. I like the area a lot with its slower pace and more community feel. <st1:place w:st="on">Harlem</st1:place> was beautiful too, both places are just different in many ways. The cute little 24 hour fruit stands in <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Astoria</st1:place></st1:city> make me want to eat fruit ever moment I see them too! I think I stopped by at least once each day in the past 4 days.<o:p></o:p><br />
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So yes, this week has been all about exploring <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Astoria</st1:place></st1:city> as this is the area that everyone seems to think I should live. I’m told it is much cheaper and still just as easy to get to and from the city; it is much younger and more artist live there; and you get more space and friendly neighbors more often. It is a beautiful area that’s for sure and yes, the subways to and from are newer and much cleaner. Wee!<o:p></o:p><br />
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One of my big events this week was to stop by NYC Fashion week at its new home at <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Lincoln</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Center</st1:placetype></st1:place>. Prior to my attendance this week I watched a documentary on Hulu titled <em>Tents</em> which told the history of fashion week and its new home this year. For anyone interested in fashion, history, or even NYC, I recommend it. I made my way to <st1:placename w:st="on">Lincoln</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Center</st1:placetype> to drop off resumes for Christmas specials at both <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Lincoln</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Center</st1:placetype></st1:place> and NYC Ballet and decided to spend a couple hours people watching and let’s be honest...judging. I found a whole lot of fun simply dressed myself in shorts, flip flops, and a short sleeved button down. The experience told me a lot about what I thought was something else all together. Yes, there were cameras every where and very dressed up people. But what I found interesting, besides the occasional celebrity sighting, the people getting their pictures taken time after time where the people WITH the cameras. Fashion lovers trading pictures, trading business cards, and trying to get info for their fashion blogs. Weird right? Even photographers only there to try and get styled photos of other photographers hard at work shooting. Not to say I didn’t see important people. I saw Joan Rivers, Kendall Jenner, that really tan bald guy that I cant think of or find him thru searches, and many other people I wasn't sure who they were. Right before I decided to go I stayed around and watched people mingle and drink at the outdoor Juicy Couture gala. Oh so many funny people and wild personalities. If nothing else, this city is giving me lots of people watching and character development for future use. Enjoy some shots from the evening I spend at <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Lincoln</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Center</st1:placetype></st1:place>.<o:p></o:p><br />
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I also visited <st1:place w:st="on">Central Park</st1:place> this past week and very <em>Marry Poppins</em> or <em>Bed Knobs and Broom Sticks</em> of me, took a nap on a bench with a saxophone player near by. There are so many things going on all at once when you are in the park. People selling things, people working out and just sitting/napping, artists working and creating, and kids playing and laughing. I for sure will make this a regular visit during my time here in the city!<o:p></o:p><br />
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Mostly, I have been doing a lot of planned and unplanned thinking and stressing over my current life situations. Many phone calls resulting in tears of happiness and fear, and many reminders that I knew this wasn’t going to be easy or fast. My brother reminded me today, "You need to go back to your roots to see why you are doing this. <st1:state w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Florida</st1:place></st1:state>, College, High School works, and even dreams as a kid. All those things lead to where you are today and have given you the grounding and drive to keep doing what you love." Well, hell if he isn’t freaking correct 100%! A smart man he is reminding little brother things will be okay and work if I keep trying. It’s so nice to be reminded he is just as proud of me, if not more than all the other people that have my back with all this.<o:p></o:p><br />
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I still don’t know when I will be home again next or even what next week looks like. I just know if I don’t give this move my all, I will someday regret not trying or only half assing it. So, in closing, I am happy to report that this morning I received my first call! The wardrobe union and I will be meeting Thursday afternoon for my orientation into the system. A stepping stone that will hopefully bring more good things to come.<o:p></o:p><br />
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Much love and thanks for prayers and good thoughts.<br />
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P.S. I had a coule videos from fashion week and Central Park that I couldn't get to work. Those soon!TwoPintActorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02301273423015855183noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6651767328243011119.post-3946438045505024472012-09-04T14:48:00.001-07:002012-09-04T14:48:38.515-07:00All the clothes, all the resumes, all the hopes and dreams.What a couple of weeks it has been since I last wrote. My life has been filled with many last and even more first. I finished up my internship in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:state w:st="on">Florida</st1:state></st1:place> on September 2, 2012 and moved to NYC the same morning. I am currently staying with a beautiful friend from college and will with another great college friend soon. In only a few days in the city I have tried to gather myself in hopes that starting to look for work would go smooth and easy. After all I don’t really feel safe looking for a place to live without a paycheck coming in. I mean, I have a little savings but only a less than two months rent worth depending on the type and location of a place.<o:p></o:p><br />
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On Sunday my lovely hostess picked me up from JFK and took me to a wonderful brunch at the Uptown Kitchenette. Check out their website if you are ever planning to be in the area and want decedent foods. <o:p></o:p><br />
<a href="http://www.kitchenetterestaurant.com/home.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: purple;">Uptown kitchenette</span></a><o:p></o:p><br />
After eating and waddling home we napped and chilled at home for the evening with roomies.<o:p></o:p><br />
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This morning was unlike any morning I have ever had. I woke, packed my backpack with resumes and letters, and headed down town to paper the Broadway with my information, smile, and personality. In roughly 5 1/2 hours I walked from and all around 42-65th street handing out 18 resume packets to stage doors for Wardrobe Supervisors. I also dropped by the Theatrical Wardrobe Union Local 764 offices and submitted my application in person. The Union reps I met seemed very nice and welcomed me to the city. I was told I should have no problem with my application as, "I looked highly qualified and seemed to have wonderful references,". A couple people and I discussed waving my living standards on my application as I move here 2 days ago instead of having lived here already for the asked 18 months. The application committee will me like always at the end of the month and I was told I would hear from them soon. They also encouraged me to paper the city and gave me a few pointers and words of encouragement and sent me on my merry way.<br />
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Now, I sit at a Starbucks just off <st1:street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">Columbus Circle</st1:address></st1:street> where I once performed a street happening my sophomore year of college on a Jan term study trip. I remember sitting in this very coffee shop with my team trying to warm up from the January freeze and discussing what our skit would in tale. Oh the memories. <br />
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The city is so fast paced and people come and go in a flash as I glance out the window overlooking the circle. People don't smile very often and I am trying to learn the no eye contact rules that most live by. It truly makes me sad though that there is little interacting with so many people always around. Maybe my small town smile will brighten someone’s day.</div>
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So, today’s recap, over 18 resumes delivered, I had a bucket of water tossed at me from an above apartment while walking in the city(not going to think about what its contents was), had the Naked Cowboy physically run into me while I stood at a street corner waiting for the crossing sign to change, so Elmo headless(childhood memories and beliefs shattered), and had a man ask me if I had any spare change to help him buy weed(at least he was honest). All in all, not a bad first day looking for dressing work in NYC.</div>
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Thanks you again for all the love and support from the very special people in my life.</div>
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P.S. A wonderful shout out to two of my favorite people Taylor and Courtney on there engagement last night in <st1:state w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Hawaii</st1:place></st1:state> after 6 1/2 years together. They will be married on Saturday there and our friends and family will be able to join in the celebration via live video feed. A couple that I know will last forever. Love you guys!</div>
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TwoPintActorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02301273423015855183noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6651767328243011119.post-51945507145106741502012-08-14T18:07:00.001-07:002012-08-14T18:07:17.619-07:00Preping for Final Alterations and StitchesI know, it's been far to long and I hate it too. I do very often think about you still reading and even those that I have lost touch with this year. Yep, almost a year. I have been living in the sun, sand, and threads of Florida and about finished what I've come to concur...here is the rough part...I am not yet ready to let this all go and wrote this post. Instead I wanted to briefly catch you up on life since my last post.<br />
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As much fun as pointing everything I have done is, long story short, and really what most people seem to want to know at this point, I am moving! Mid July I finally was able to come home to Washington and Idaho for just under 2 weeks. I attended and joined in the marriage of my best friend Cait and her hubby Ben's wedding in beautiful Downtown Seattle on the Rooftop Terrace of the Red Lion Resort. I then spent a couple nights at home home with Mom and then back to Spokane to see the guys, family, friends, and meet my 2nd Nephew Cannon for the first time in person. Just as cute and then some in person vs. Skype. Where my trip was a total blast, I didn't get to see everyone and do everything like I could when I was still living there. I left feeling rejuvenated but also, a bit cut again forced to leave the ones and area I love so much. I can't wait for the day to finally end up in the Inland North West working.<br />
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I came back and jumped right back into the last of the summer season show. It opened last Friday and is a beautiful and hilarious show in our newly renovated theatre. My supervisor hit here summer vacation after opening and for my last 3 weeks I'm flying solo manning the costume shop and any needs from the two currently running productions. Lots of cleaning, filing, personal projects, and prepping for the new intern to take my place....Although the girl that was supposed to take my position just backed out and my position is again open for applications.....I'm not staying that's for sure!<br />
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And now the news, I will be packing my bags and shipping boxes home come September 2, 2012 and moving to New York City, New York!!! I am just going to do it!!! My plan that really can't be planned is to go, couch hop, find a friends place to sublet, make a couple appointments and knock on doors with my portfolio and resume and see if I can find a place that will let me dress. I figure I will give it a couple months and then reassess when all my money is gone....lets hope I don't get to that point.<br />
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Pray please! I have learned not everything can always be planned in black and white. I am going to trust the Lord will help and provide in small ways for me. <br />
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That's the news! It's official! The hardest part is the actually saying and sharing it all! I want you all to be proud because I am finally feeling it myself. Here is to my last 3 weeks....TwoPintActorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02301273423015855183noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6651767328243011119.post-31862932071869565512012-05-15T08:01:00.002-07:002012-05-15T08:01:26.743-07:00Managing the shop and my life.<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
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Hello all still with me. Yes, it has been over two months since my last post and I am sorry. My hiatus is not because I had nothing to write about but because I haven’t had much time to write. I have been thinking of you all though....honest. I feel like it would be rough to try and highlight my entire 2 months away, but I will try and give a couple things to catch you up on my life.</div>
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Mind you, as a part of the production team, besides my stitching and dressing duties, I am responsible for helping strike, load in/set, hang/focus lights, etc. to get all these shows up and running. I have been a busy boy!</div>
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Besides that I have been working on my own designed dresses again, managed the costume shop by myself for a week when my supervisor was out of town for conference, booked my trip home to <city w:st="on">Seattle</city>, Kellogg, and <city w:st="on"><place w:st="on">Spokane</place></city> in the middle-end of July, and turned down FST's offer to stay another year with them. Yep, that means come September 2, 2012 I am jobless and without a place to live. Now, the current thought in your head is, "What are you doing after that and where will you be going?". Correct? Well, plain and simple....I don't know and nothing is planned. Yes, am quietly freaking out inside! AND, YES, that means I will be home soon!!!!!!! July can not come fast enough!!!!!!</div>
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Also recently I have been missing home and the good old days more. A year ago this weekend I was sitting with my fellow theatre majors and walking across the stage getting my college degree after 4 years or tests, trials, and hours of hard work and play. I see how much I miss those people in my life and those moments of exploration. Don't get me wrong though... I have loved my current times spent and what I have been doing and learning. I am proud to be a Whitworth Theatre Alum and I am proud of those that have come before me, with me, and after me. I am honored to be a part of this family.</div>
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Well, that’s life. Nothing wild and crazy, but defiantly a lot of hard work, some play, and memories to boot. I am currently working on trying to figure out my life come three months from now. Who knows where I will be and where my boxes will be shipped but I am excited. I am learning to trust more and just jump. As I was just finishing up my thoughts here Pandora chose to play this song. <i>Dream Big</i> by Ryan Shupe & The Rubber Band. Its words remind me to go for my dream and to see what happens.</div>
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I miss you all and hope the start of your summers off well. I will be better about posting more as my next years plans arrive. Love you all and blessings!</div>
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P.S. Here are some random pictures from the past 2 months.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hospital waiting room to get my stitches out.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kathy and I after closing night.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Orioles team at Spring Training Practice.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yankees warm up for Spring Training Game in Sarasota, FL.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My game view from a $10.00 standing room seat.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yankees dugout.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">As night falls on the game. Felt like summer in Spokane!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Final Score :( But an amazing time still.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Only in Sarasota do people drive to Super Target like this.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My designers hard at work shopping aStein Mart.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">NO ONE should EVER even try to eat this candy bar!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of my favorite customers to visit my bar. Yes, thats her own over 70 year old hair. Note this is a classy creeper photo.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lets leave this one at, I motorboated those cougar boobs(Pink top). I didn't even ask, I was just grabbed and pushed into them. "Totally real" if there was any question!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Anna Marie Island City Pier.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Foundation set for the new Gompertz Wing.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>TwoPintActorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02301273423015855183noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6651767328243011119.post-56310217283686776912012-03-09T21:16:00.000-08:002012-03-09T21:16:23.148-08:00Stitches...no really.<strong><em><span style="color: orange;">Warning: This post contains a picture of a body wound!!!</span></em></strong><br />
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For those of you that haven't heard, last night I was able to view the inside of the Sarasota Memorial Hospital ER. I went for a little visit! As <em>Sophie Tucker - The Last of The Red Hot Mammas</em> was closing, I was walking Kathy back to the dressing room and that's when it all happened. I looked back to make eye contact with her mid conversation when I ran my left shoulder into an old fashion wall sconce that lights "Actors Alley" (the hidden walkway to and from the dressing rooms to the stage in the Gompertz Theatre). I shook it all off and went on with getting Kathy undressed. I soon found a good sized hole in my arm....this is the point if you don't like cuts you will want to sconce down quickly...<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaxMQP-TkwTAN7azEoV7IV9z3Gmwu6ByCtU0NZdEywrXo6jikddbq-fOFX19OZ-suOtjC6YaeeH0-T9Ldzu-U5iQ_-cbH-eQlFakhz5zsum-OhqcM4YXMN6LDZw966l4cBsYu7NhGgHyo/s640/0308122333.jpg" width="640" yda="true" /></div>After getting her settled I cleaned the gash out and continued with a scheduled photo shoot with the actors. After the photo shoot I texted a couple wound pictures to my two nursing friends asking if they thought I needed stitches. After they and my mom talked me into it, in fear of a bad scar, I was off to the ER at 12:30 AM. I was checked into the waiting room and given my name tag....so I wouldn't get lost I was told.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitma4DrwBkvLBU37z8112paSkNWqMuknNklcffmDX_y-TrzqiibnfWJkYx75a2Hmu52zhqIerHvEhx0XzhVFVhPPFNIeTnkHSmWtzS4nZeRknNbpXiaabPc9k6BGOtzsEZoiMYtRhZGFI/s640/0309120041.jpg" width="640" yda="true" /></div>After finally making it back to the hospital room all my info was taken and I was given an updated tetanus shot just to be safe since the lantern I hit was so old. I was asked to get into a gown (I was so stoked!) and then they saw I was in a sleeveless tee and told me never mind. So much for for finally getting to live out my dream of walking around the hospital bare assed. The doctor soon came in to see me and work was started on my arm. He was super cool and had a great sense of humor...and let me tell you, he had to with all the shit I was giving him trying to be extra happy since some of the nurses weren't. Yes, I'm that guy that tries to make people happy when they are down....even at 2:30 AM. I told the doctor,<br />
"I have a weird question."<br />
"Okay, what you got?"<br />
"Well, I work at Florida Studio Theatre and I am the costume intern there. I sew and stuff for a living and on a regular basis use all sorts of stitches in my work. Will you be using a certain type of stitch on my arm today? I mean, are there different kinds of stitches?"<br />
Doctor laughing a bit, "Yeah there are I guess. There are running stitches, cross stitches and others. Lets take a look and see what we got here."<br />
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After cleaning me up, and numbing the area on my arm,<br />
"Well, on you I am doing a simple interrupted stitch. I wouldn't try and use this stitch on your wardrobe stuff unless you want things to fall apart."<br />
Me laughing, "Sounds good."<br />
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I also decided to be that guy again asking,<br />
"So does this mean I get a sticker for getting my tetanus shot?"<br />
Laughing he said, "Sure."<br />
"LAGIT!"<br />
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<span class="commentBody" data-jsid="text">Long story short: 3 hours in the ER, 1 almost worn hospital gown, 1 updated tetanus shot, 4 stitches (yes I asked the Doc what type of stitch he would be using on me), multiple askings to the nurses/Doc if I was going to get a sticker for being a big boy with my shot, and one self taken photo shoot in the hospital room later I was finally sent home.</span><br />
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<span class="commentBody" data-jsid="text">Workman's Comp. claims were filed today and FST will be covering my bills I guess. I will make another visit back to the ER in a week when it is time to take out the stitches. Well, I guess now I can say I have been sent to a ER and Sarasota/<em>Sophie Tucker</em> has left its mark on me forever.</span>TwoPintActorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02301273423015855183noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6651767328243011119.post-6572240593049308482012-03-09T17:38:00.000-08:002012-03-09T17:38:40.592-08:00All the buttons and threads that make up my life to date.<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Once again, another fail at trying to be good about keep you all up to date.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have been plenty busy though and have lots to talk about.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>January was rounded off well and February came and went with in a flash.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is amazing to think this week will mark 6 months of living and working here in <state w:st="on"><place w:st="on">Florida</place></state>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yep, you better believe that I will be in the office bright and early asking for my 6<sup> </sup>month raise come Tuesday. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
Toward the end of January I was finally able to cash in my first ever NHL game experience and watched the Tampa Bay Lighting beat the <state w:st="on"><place w:st="on">Washington</place></state> capitals in over time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was great to finally be back ice side since Brett Sports and Spokane Chiefs hockey was such a large part of my life these past 4 winters.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The game was a much faster game and the skating was much cleaner but I will say I still love the rawness of Jr. Hockey.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My first NHL game was a success and hopefully someday I will be able to make another game.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Maybe a trip and a Devils game with my Big Brother…Beers, Bros, and Ice!<br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">In February some of us interns decided that we were tired of going to the same bars time after time and created “Adventure Fridays”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will report my favorite thus far was finally going “Joyland Country Club”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not quite a “Big Al’s Country Club” like at home but all in all a good time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Joyland is much more of a line dancing hall as apposed to a country swing hall like Big Al’s.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Since that first visit I have been back for line dance classes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Talk about a good time. Old people getting down right next to hot girls in short shorts….oh and cheap beer too ($1.00 Red Solo Cup Night anyone)!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMLqWO-yF9WqIzUNn4Ybcq3qpbrQX-aHS5i87y18LcbkdAU6IHI53tFXV57YwnVSdISjcMInl5rmBKZgPGDA64C_t5ParKHq93fVAaVofbv5qRraQdG1FXhjCXYazMht-DaDLS8Sf-76w/s1600/P2100047.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMLqWO-yF9WqIzUNn4Ybcq3qpbrQX-aHS5i87y18LcbkdAU6IHI53tFXV57YwnVSdISjcMInl5rmBKZgPGDA64C_t5ParKHq93fVAaVofbv5qRraQdG1FXhjCXYazMht-DaDLS8Sf-76w/s320/P2100047.JPG" width="320" yda="true" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">I also found the Florida State Fair this past February….yes it was weird to be at the fair in February.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was not only my first <state w:st="on"><place w:st="on">Florida</place></state> fair but also my first ever state fair.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I didn’t find any Fair Scones like I know from the <state w:st="on"><place w:st="on">Washington</place></state> State Fair but I did find anything and everything possible fried.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pickles (SO GOOD), every candy bar you could imagine, sticks of butter, and even Kool-Aid (don’t ask me how).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I saw an alligator show and met Landon (small boy that got to go up on stage and play with the gators, watched a lumberjack competition with floating log running, watched the National Elvis Impersonator Competition semifinals,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>saw and fed a huge giraffe, saw the bears sponsered by the owner of the Yankees, visited an old fashion town called “Cracker County”, and ate so many fair foods.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was s full day of people watching and good laughs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I even got a little sun burnt too.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Talks about “Pauly D. 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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Valentines Day also came and went and I really felt the love this year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I usually am against forced actions of love on this day each year because I feel like love and special actions should be shown all the time and year round, but this year I gave in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I sent out a couple small care packages and I was sent special gifts each day of the week until Valentines Day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thank you all for your special gifts!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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Talk about a ton of money parked in one area!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There I even found a car that I wanted to get my nephew Cannon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I also wanted to share this fun picture set.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is a car that I really liked and wanted to drive off in.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLAONGPdMRVKWwppDO9Iek-U0zb96cfNyyEbg3EahwDBpztH1ZBTJLVKX0wb7S2s5t_d49VwyMHStcHpxkYE_Qj8hx7_pAiOXSfr7yTbg9rb_QLvT3CELbo9XBYkUvwAIj4giJilE42fg/s1600/P2180041.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLAONGPdMRVKWwppDO9Iek-U0zb96cfNyyEbg3EahwDBpztH1ZBTJLVKX0wb7S2s5t_d49VwyMHStcHpxkYE_Qj8hx7_pAiOXSfr7yTbg9rb_QLvT3CELbo9XBYkUvwAIj4giJilE42fg/s320/P2180041.JPG" width="320" yda="true" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">This was the owner of that car (yes I creepered this picture from a distance).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One, how does she own this car, and can I also own it?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkCQLrbAW7QAYtqqJKMkOEiOG0O68bWnjTHWo6MGh0Rn64FQ4yKE6tJC8Vuigpqxuzhe595jydnvGnedtlONgTbsvKir4MadZFy7-VCRj2M8DKr7AI_WZ67aSuhUqAC17rdVJDwLUYM1E/s1600/P2180044.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkCQLrbAW7QAYtqqJKMkOEiOG0O68bWnjTHWo6MGh0Rn64FQ4yKE6tJC8Vuigpqxuzhe595jydnvGnedtlONgTbsvKir4MadZFy7-VCRj2M8DKr7AI_WZ67aSuhUqAC17rdVJDwLUYM1E/s320/P2180044.JPG" width="240" yda="true" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">At work I have been extremely busy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the past month I have helped in the organization and move of FST’s entire costume storage in preparation for our 6.4 million dollar renovation and expansion of the Gompertz’s theatre on campus, I over saw the pull and remount of <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Sophie Tucker – The Last of the Red Hot Mammas</i>, prepped the next three shows that will be starting/opening in the next 6 weeks, and I have been spending lots of time do my own pattern making with a new system.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have been working tons of hours and sadly been missing my time spent on the beach, but I really feel like the higher ups here are seeing my work and successes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even just this week I was invited to take part in a director/designer concept meeting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I feel like I was able to give some good ideas and thoughts on the upcoming show.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After the conference call the director asked me if I had any questions or thoughts and I did.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She kept using the word “Iconic” and I brought up that that really stuck with me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After a good talk about how that could help in the build of this show, and some looking at some of Hoppers paintings the director was really seeing some good things for the show that she didn’t even think of when just on the phone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I HELPED!!!!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She was very pleased with me and even asked me to come up with some more ideas and research on iconic looks and we would meet again soon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>HOLY SHIT!!!! </div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Besides work I have been busy in my personal life too.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I recently have jumped back on the workout world trying to lose some pounds and shape up for Caitlynn and Ben’s wedding in July.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I hope to be under 200 at that point and super tan come that late July weekend.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have also continued looking into options I have come September when my internship is over.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I hope to be able to go up to New York City come summer and set up a couple meetings with connections of some friends already working on stages there.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All that off work excitement aside, my biggest news to report is the purchase of my New York Yankees Spring Training game against the Baltimore Oriels here in town.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Things have been warming up here which is great form my soon to be tan skin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It has been getting a bit muggy which I am daily assured that will be the usual…in all honestly, I know it will be humid.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will get use to it already!<br />
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My life the next three weeks will consist of work in the shop in the mornings and dressing Miss Kathy Halenda (plays Sophie Tucker) each evening.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The show opened Monday and was paired with FST’s annual fundraising event.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This year the theme was “Hard Hats and Tails” in collaboration with the New Gompertz Theatre construction (one of our two Main Stage theatres).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The donors paid $150.00 a ticket for dinner and the show and then FST hoped to get more out of them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The night was full of formals and tuxes and was a good time. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Taken by Sarasota Magazine at Hard Hat and Tails - FST</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Everyday here is different in ways and I miss my family at home and on stage but I am doing well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No worries for this small town kid with big city dreams.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was even able to watch the DVD of <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Next to Normal</i> last week and also watched the behind the scenes DVD that was made by Ashley Picciallo (played Natalie).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was rough and makes me miss them even more but I am glad to here they are all doing well back at home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hopefully I can meet up with a couple of them if I make it up to the city this summer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You have to love how money will be the factor in that.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am doing well but things are always on the watch you know.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Just days ago I was able to pay off my Whitworth due student loans in full leaving only my one set of federal loans.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It feels so freeing to be finished with one set of loans.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am grateful for my education and where it is taking me these days.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Today I formally asked for a small stipend raise and was quickly reassured that it was being taken care of and I should soon see my negotiated amount.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Every little bit extra helps.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">This all seems a bit of a hog-pog of thoughts but I wanted to catch you all up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I miss you all!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>From the stage left wing of <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Sophie Tucker</i>, as Paul Harvey would say, “Until next time.”</div></div><img height="63" src="http://images.mycapture.com/40625087.jpg?function=resize&mode=SCALE&width=600&maxheight=430" style="filter: alpha(opacity=30); left: 308px; mozopacity: 0.3; opacity: 0.3; position: absolute; top: 5762px; visibility: hidden;" width="96" />TwoPintActorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02301273423015855183noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6651767328243011119.post-70004074223750177812012-01-29T10:30:00.000-08:002012-01-29T10:30:09.103-08:00My life is something "Next to Normal".Once again I fail at the weekly updates...I am truly sorry for those of you that check this on a regular basis. A lot has happened in the last month of my life. I honestly don't know how I am going to dictate it all out on blog so you can understand the happenings of my life, but I am sure going to try.<br />
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Shortly after Christmas my mom came down to <state w:st="on"><place w:st="on"><state w:st="on"><place w:st="on">Florida</place></state></place></state> for the first time ever and visited her baby boy hard at work. She was here for almost a full week and I tried to cram in everything Floridian possible so she could really get a taste of what I am doing and where I am calling home for the next months. She saw all three shows that were playing in the theatres here, seeing my show <em>Next to Normal </em>twice, and even sitting in on a studio invited run of the next Cabaret show that opened the week after she left. Tours of all the stage and studio spaces were taken and my favorite restaurants and hang outs were also visited. Mom and I even enjoyed a beautiful candle lit sidewalk side dinner outside my favorite simple restaurant...that wouldn’t have happened at home for her in late December due to the cold factor. The Saturday she was here we visited the weekly street market and bought some fresh produce for the dinner she made for my roomies later that evening. The guys were stoked to have some good 'ol Mom cooking. Mom and I shared New Years 2012 together sitting barefoot on the couch drinking a bottle of wine while flipping back and forth between the TV specials. I couldn’t have asked for anything different in the moment. Some times simple is best. On my Monday off Mom and I had a busy day full of the Ringling Museum of Art on the Ringling estate, picking up shells together on both Lido beach and Siesta Key Beach, Lunch at Taiwan Flats (amazing taco place), Saint Armin’s Circle (shopping/craft store central...high scale and low scale), and a sun set dinner at the Salty Dog Restaurant (featured on the Food Network).<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWNSFKVxfYV3OzkRtxo0l9ZIldk3eY2l0Piq0pXR_l-kzOZOzfnmmui7yMrREOZXyEBYrer84BKVOw1kPSVRtgY3YLHfOZRcloK9PtyhigeyEJpE8TCvSerlfePoLUPwUttgdZze-13tk/s1600/P1020114.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" gda="true" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWNSFKVxfYV3OzkRtxo0l9ZIldk3eY2l0Piq0pXR_l-kzOZOzfnmmui7yMrREOZXyEBYrer84BKVOw1kPSVRtgY3YLHfOZRcloK9PtyhigeyEJpE8TCvSerlfePoLUPwUttgdZze-13tk/s320/P1020114.JPG" width="240" /></a>Mom's trip made me once again so grateful for the love that she and I share and I was so glad that she was able to meet the important people in my life in <state w:st="on"><place w:st="on"><place w:st="on"><state w:st="on">Florida</state></place></place></state>. While the trip was short, the memories that we had will never be forgotten. Seeing her face light up with every adventure was my favorite part!<br />
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With the beginning of January came the prep and hype of getting ready to close <em>Next to Normal</em> that I and many others had been working on for over 3 months. Where this time was full of amazing memories and gags causing much laughter, the time was also filled with knowing it was all coming to the end and our lives were about to be anything but normal again. Trust me when I say I spent many nights the last weeks tearing up for no apparent reason. The people in the cast had touched my life without me even knowing I am grateful for that. <br />
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With all the packing and "last time" events that the cast and crew shared there was also some networking happening. YAY! The most impressive part of all this was that they were asking me for my information to share with others. Stacia Fernandez (lady in the red dress I have talked about so much), took my resume home to <em>Mama Mia</em> and told me it would be on their wardrobe supervisors desk first thing when she got back to the office. She also talked to be about how she would be going home and working but also looking for another big gig as a principle. I was told to be ready because if she got a gig she would be negotiating in her contract that I would be her personal dresser and that I would be getting a call to move to the city and I would stay with her until we found me something. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>YIKES! Leo, the father in the show that I also dressed, also took my resume home and has already passed it on to two people. Strangely enough, he is best friends with Bobby Pearce (Tony Award Nom. for his 2003 costume design on the Broadway musical <em>Taboo</em>). Bobby came to see Leo the week before closing and I was told that they talked quite a bit about me and my dressing after the show. Bobby asked for my information and also told Leo that he would be sending off my resume to the wardrobe supervisor in charge of the revival of <em>Death of a Salesman</em> (previews open in Feb.). As I was stocked, I knew I wasn’t ready for that so soon and that I wanted to finish some things here in <state w:st="on"><place w:st="on">Florida</place></state>. Good to know my info is getting out there though and people are talking. I also have made some great contacts that share my same business and stage morals and I am honored to have people like Scott Guthrie as a reference on my resume.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was reassuring that I could actually do all this when EACH cast member told me to stay and touch and they would be listening for jobs for me. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s not everyday that you are offered a couch to sleep on until you find a place to live in NYC if that’s where you end up.<br />
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Good byes were rough and I think I spent closing weekend mostly in tears/a funk. I was again reminded that theatre is amazing and brings people together unlike anything else can. A friend mentioned to me at one point that in this profession we will have to say goodbye to more people in our lives/careers than any other profession, but we are also lucky because we will meet so many more amazing people too. Wow, how true is that!? Not only did I have to say goodbye to the cast recently, but I had to say goodbye two days later to one of my housemates/a best friends here. Matt decided to go home as the internship had given him what he wanted and didn’t see much more coming from it. I support his decision but let me tell you, it sucks on my end. Life is not the same and the apartment just doesn't feel the same. I am not good at byes to begin with so these last weeks have been extra rough. In fact, I went to see a show the other night (since I now have my nights back again) and I should have been sad and crying during most of it. I had nothing else to give and sat there stone faced but moved. <br />
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</tbody></table>I have since gotten back to my 9am-6pm schedule in the Costume shop and am working on a couple cool projects. I have started to learn the Russian dress making system that my boss learned at a NYC dress making school in the 70's. I have drafted a body block for a size 6 model and will use that along with some learned draping to make three different dresses. One, a 30's evening dress, another, a 40's cocktail dress, and lastly, a period corset dress. Pictures of designs soon and pictures of the process as it continues.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was also recently given my own show to work on.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was given a long time revival for FST, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Sophie Tucker – The Last of the Red Hot Mamas.</i><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is an inventory pull show for me but I am getting to do all the prep, paperwork, and work on the show. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Learning lots with it and finding that I am pretty good at it (small shoulder brush).<br />
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The best part of the show closing is that I get to come home and be a real person cooking dinner, I am getting to go see things at other theatres, and even catching some sporting events. Tomorrow I will be going to get some $10.00 student rush tickets for <em>Made in America</em> at the Sarasota Ballet (performing at the Asolo Theatre). ALSO THIS WEEK!!!!!!....I am going to my first NHL game!!!!! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will be seeing the Tampa Bay Lighting vs. the Washington Capitals on Tuesday night in <city w:st="on"><place w:st="on">Tampa</place></city>. A friend got me tickets because she knew how much I missed going to hockey every week like I did all through college with the Spokane Chiefs. SO STOKED!!!!<br />
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Life is anything but normal for me but I am learning slowly and in hard ways sometimes that that is okay. I have learned through working on N2N that there is never a “normal” and something “next to normal” is okay. It's about the process and living! I have lunch with a woman that dressed in Broadway for over 10 years next week and I am trying to figure out life after FST. At this point, I struggle with it all everyday but I try to remember to trust and know there is plan for me...if I could get a copy of that plan though I would be okay with that :)<br />
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</tbody></table>I miss home still but am excited about the idea of getting to come home for a short period of time in July for the wedding of two amazing friends....and heck yes I will be sporting the Maid of Honor title (well not really but doing the duties that come with it).<br />
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Off to go play in the sun on this day off! :)TwoPintActorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02301273423015855183noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6651767328243011119.post-2332383514599935722011-12-26T13:30:00.000-08:002011-12-26T13:30:20.680-08:00Grateful for Gaters, Garland, and Good Actors, Great Friends.First off, today I am celebrating Boxing Day in honor of all my fellow Canadians (everyone here is sure I am actually from Canada because of all the weird things I say, and do). One of our Lit. Interns actually tells Canadian partons that we have an Intern from Canada haha. Happy Boxing Day...and it is only fitting that today is my actual day off this week...it was meant to be!<br />
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</div>Happy Holidays from warm and sunny Florida! This Christmas was great, but I will admit, when it all comes down to it, I would take cold weather and family over tanning and green palm trees any day. I have been blessed with some amazing people in my life that love and support my every move. I couldn't ask for anything more....the care packages, shipped presents, and stockings were only bonuses to my blessings.<br />
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I recently have been out and about trying to see more of the area around Sarasota. Boy has it been fun! One Monday off, my friend Kayliane and I packed up the car and headed over to Myakka River State Park to pushed off on an air boat and find gators on and around the water. SO COOL! I even talked a bit like the swamp loggers when I was out....she thought I was nuts haha. There were points that the floating gators were only 5 feet from me. Talk about a rush seeing an animal that powerful so close. The temp on the water that day was perfect and there was even a light breeze.<br />
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While at the park ,we also took in the one of the Worlds few Canopy Walks. It is unlike anything I have ever seen. You walk up these stairs to a free moving bridge and then up and up again. Once at the top, you are far above all the tree tops and can see forever. I felt like I was in the Lion King or something (yes, I sang the opening song from the movie up there)! The tower is only held up by ground enforced cables so when at the top you can feel the wind and the other people on the tower moving the structure. AMAZING!<br />
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The trip was a success and I learned a lot about the area too.<br />
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Another amazing happening to report is the Birth of my Nephew Cannon Joshua. Here is a little candid shot of the Big Guy. I can't wait to finally see and meet him in person. Skype and pictures will have to do for now...<br />
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;">The Christmas season in Florida was interesting. People spray snow-in-a-can on their windows and "White Christmas" plays in all the stores, yet its 83 degrees out side and everything is green. While this will be a year to always remember and I spent my day off on Christmas eve tanning and burning on Lido Beach, I missed home. Christmas morning I woke and stuffed my roomies homemade stockings (made by a costuming elf), made my homemade biscuits and gravy, and we opened presents from each other as well as family and friends back home.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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We were lucky enough to borrow a tree from someone in the office and spent about $30.00 in decor to at least make the inside of our apartment feel like Christmas at home. All in all, it was a wonderful day. After the morning fun we all lugged ourselves to the theatre and worked two great shows. Working seemed a little strange but we had full houses for all three theatres that housed two shows each. Who would have thought that theatre could be so big on Christmas day?!<br />
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Being away made me so grateful for the little ways to show your love. A smile to someone on the street corner that could also be missing someone special or a held door for a mom struggling to get her bag out of a mall door when you can clearly tell she is stressed over the money that was just spent to try and make her two adorable boys day complete. As much as I have hated Christmas in the years past, this one made my heart beat. Christmas morning Tom, one of my roomies who is at times a bit much, woke and screamed "Merry Christmas!" I honestly thought Matt would soon after be coming out of his room to murder him.....didn't happen though. He then proceeded to hook up his Skype and sit in front of the tree opening presents with his family at home...mind you screaming and laughing loudly the whole time. Where I was nervous for his safety and where I would usually be a bit aggravated with him, I saw an inner child excited for the holiday and I smiled while cooking my breakfast. I realized I don't ever want to not be happy and never want my inner child to go away. I guess you could say Laura Clausen had rubbed off on me! ;)<br />
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I was blessed to get a little Spokane love this holiday with some very special gifts from Laura, Chad and Sophie, Dave and Crystal, Jenn and Kerry, and a very special old school advent calender from my Aunt Sheri and Uncle Mike. Words can't express my happiness with each box! I was also blessed with the love of my N2N cast. They all got me things...some far to expensive. I also got a new bar tee shirt from my office Secret Santa. Now there should be no confusion from here on out haha. As much as I always say I hate that the holiday has become about gifts and not Christ, it was nice to get a couple simple things. One of my favorite gifts to report this season was being asked to be the "Maid of Honor" (I am to come up with a new name for it) for Ben and Caitlynn's Wedding. I can't wait! Congrats again guys!<br />
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My mom is coming to stay in just a couple days and I am excited to show her around the city and area that I am for now calling home. She will be sing all the shows that FST is offering and I plan on taking her to the beach and the Ritz. Fun filled pics soon.<br />
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For now, know that I miss you all very much, expecially this holiday season. I hope that yours was and will be filled with love, joy, happyiness and family and friends. I know that mine has been, even from far away!<br />
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</tbody></table>TwoPintActorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02301273423015855183noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6651767328243011119.post-62289003058618402872011-12-10T09:21:00.000-08:002011-12-10T09:21:50.170-08:00Different threads, same machine.Life has been interesting lately, but nothing big to report. I have spent the last week or so catching up on the Amex bill for <em>Next to Normal</em> and trying to collect tax from the online places that we bought clothes. Pain in the ass if you ask me, but since we are tax exempt it has to be done, and let’s be honest, I do love saving a buck when ever I can. I have also been prepping the next two shows that will be loaded in. I have been emailing, faxing, and calling theatres all over country collecting measurement sheets and body blocks. Kind of cool if you think about how the theatre world is all connected. I spoke with a costume shop manager in <city w:st="on"><place w:st="on">Portland</place></city> the other day and we spent 5 minutes just talking about the Inland Northwest, the weather, and Christmas. Weird but fun.<br />
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Paper work has been my game and I have been trying to stay in the game for as many minutes as possible. The second Main stage show, <em>The L</em><i>ast</i><em> Romance</em> by Joe Dipietro, opened last night at FST and a party followed. This show was much simpler and to be honest I really did little after the measurements were taken. A couple hems and quick rigging here and there but that's it. A big change from tech weeks with <em>N2N.</em> Highlight of this show would for sure have to be the making of the opening night dress for the star of the show. And! My boss and I only had one day to do it! Mind you we cranked it out and even had time to make her matching earrings and a bracelet. The little puppy looked as cute as a button. Yes, a Shih Tzu dress will be going in my professional portfolio. She was pretty in pink and had more rhinestones than any dog should ever have. Pictures soon.<br />
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This is where a new chapter in a book would happen and this one would be where things get heavy until the next chapter when everything is fixed and you go get ice cream like after parents fight (long story that only a few will understand, sorry for those that don't, we can talk). Long story short, without boring you all to death, I have recently been missing a friend here and the other party seems to think it is due to me not sharing and "not living my own life". Do I have all the answers and live without safety as a big part of any of my thoughts? Not at all. I guess I see myself as one that it pretty good about always trying to see both sides of a issue or even creating more than you sides. When I am told that this problem is my fault, that they haven't changed one bit and that they are the same person I met on day one, and that I'm the one that has distanced myself, created walls, and am crippling my career, I hurt. Am I wrong for asking to talk...AND NOT thru texting? I am talker with my problems and issues. Does it suck sometimes and take time? Yeah. Am I willing to do anything for however long needed to fix a squall? You bet. I see that every person is made of different life thread and are sewn together differently with the lives they have lived, but I also see that we all run on the same machine of life. I am fully willing to do things someone else’s way but isn’t it a two way deal? Talking isn’t easy for all I get it! But don't expect a 5 minute car ride, high top bar table chat in a busy bar, or a counter lean while my pasta is boiling to be enough time to cover an issue that is far bigger than missing you.<br />
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I don’t have the answers and I don’t know what I want in life. I believe we never will and that is why we live and try and figure it out along the way. These last couple of days has been rough and the holidays are right around the corner. I miss my family and friends and would give anything to be with them during this time when I often find it hard to always be happy. And I get that happy is supposed to be the way we all should be. Maybe putting a Christmas tree with Blake on Sunday will help a bit. <br />
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When I say I miss you I mean it. And trust that I think about home everyday. I am blessed with people that love me and support me. I guess that’s why I hurt so much when one of those people is off in the distance and I guess it’s my fault.<br />
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Now, haha aren’t you glad you logged on today to read this happy little rant without out even one fun picture?TwoPintActorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02301273423015855183noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6651767328243011119.post-90292291401089798952011-11-28T11:36:00.000-08:002011-11-28T11:36:51.419-08:00Busting at the seams with news!So, this once a week thing of updating my blog gets a little tough when all you want to do is sleep when you have free time. It has been quite a month since my last post. As I sat down to write this today I was thinking of all the things I wanted to tell you about. Tech week of my first equity show, Halloween, opening night, job opportunities, Chalk fest and the sand castle competition, my 23 birthday, Cheryl...?, Whitworth opportunities, dancing, Thanksgiving, and so many other fun moments. Talk about a long blog right? If you are still with me, I will try and make it as fun as possible. Here goes...<br />
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<u>Tech Week:</u> Talk about working my butt off. It was a long two weeks without a day off but I made it. I was successful in helping as a first hand for the light hang, and focus and I learned a ton from the designer that was brought in. It was no light hang with Jenn Read and the college crew but I had a great time. Over 200 light later things were in the sky. I also found out that I have a hidden...now not hidden...character inside of me. Johan is a German ladder climber that just kind of came out of me at 11:45pm one night during light hang. Let me just say, he can really get a crowd going! Dressing during tech week was a world-wind. I was told things would go really slow and there would be plenty of time to choreograph the changes in the moment with the actors. Being that the director of the show is also the Artistic Director and head of FST I was super scared and nervous to show him my skills. I needed everything to be 100% perfect the first time because then they would see I was no joke. Let’s just say that the 10 out of 12 Tech day was not how I was told it would be. Things went back to back with little time to spare and no time to mess up and try things different ways. That being said, I feel like I rocked the day as a whole. Everyone was dressed in time for the most part and only two of the million changes had to be worked over in time for perfection. For having never done this big of a show I was a chip off the old block!<br />
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</div>P.S. I told some I had a clip of Johan in action and I would post it...I do but couldnt get the clip to upload. Will work on it so you all can meet him soon<br />
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<u>Halloween:</u> After a long day of light focus the interns dressed up with simple things out of our closets and the costume storage...its good to know the right person right?...and we made our way down to the Main Street Block Party. The city blocks off the street and sets up a stage for live music and beer stands so people can get their drink on. Yes, a couple beers were taken in and we even walked to a church to get some pumpkins and smashed them against an alley wall. A cougar got all up in my biz while a roomie taped the event and laughs were had by all until her BF also dressed like a Ref just like her and I came back to her and found her with the guy that she was dancing with after me. Did I dodge that bullet or what?!<br />
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<u>Job Opportunities:</u> All I have been doing is thinking about life. People here are all looking at jobs in other places to try and get the big hit and try and move on. Some are unhappy with what they are doing but I find myself learning and grateful for the things I am up to. Yes, I wonder what will happen after this year but I see I still have so mush to learn and see here. I guess I see it like this; not every situation will be a good one but you can always learn something from it. I have really seen in this past month that I am seeing the glass as half full always. Stacia again has pulled me aside time after time and talked to me about my hopes and dreams and how she wants to help. I don’t know if I am ready for the City but I am seeing it looking exciting that’s for sure. Her boy friend was also in town recently...he is currently working on the new coming Broadway show, <em>Porgy and Bess...</em>and he also was telling Stacia that she should put me in contact with this person and that person in the Broadway district. YIKES!!! She also asked what I was making dressing the show and I told her I had to fight to get the job and that I was making nothing more than my weekly stipend. Shocked she told me not to worry because all the actors would be tipping well at the end of the run and that she would be having a discussion with the Big Cheese about how that was wrong. I told her I didn’t want the money that the expericance was enough. I was told to hush and she would work on changing that with the theatre. Money is not why I do my job; I do it because I love it and because I understand the actor side of a quick change. The last thing you want to worry about when you come running off the stage is what you are supposed to be taking off and putting on. Keeping them calm and giving them a stress free moment to get a drink of water and a breath is what I shoot for in a change.<br />
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The next weekend was equally exciting with the yearly Siesta Key Sand Sculpting Competition. Sand was collected form the beach and mixed with water and an Elmer’s glue mix and they carved at giant mounds all weekend. Kayliane and I went the last day and paid out $5 to get a close up look at the amazing finished products.<br />
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<u>My 23 Birthday:</u> Old as dirt I know!!! Some days I crawl out of bed and feel it though. The day was simple and fun. Blake, one of my roomies shares the same birthday so it was fun to celebrate together. We both found our desks decorated by office staff when we got to work and cupcakes were on the office kitchen counter for everyone to eat. After 5 hours in the office we took our break before having to be back for a show later that evening and we got some dinner and some gelato ice cream. When I arrived for the show that evening the cast took time out of their warm ups to light the fake cake that is used in the show and wished me a happy birthday with a family picture. One of the coolest moments I have had since I have arrived here! The evening ended with a trip to a bar in town. It wasn’t wild and crazy that was nice. It was rough to be away from my friends and family, but over all it was great. It does make a guy realize though that he has the best friends and roomies back home when they call you and let you know they miss you and wish you the best! Miss you guys!<br />
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<u>Cheryl...?:</u> Long story short, a woman answered her ringing cell phone the other night during the show. Not only did she answer it she had a conversation on it. Let me also add that it was at the most important and most heart wrenching part of the show! The actresses on stage were so set back that they ended up stopping the show standing there waiting for her to finish while that orchastra vamped the music and then stopped as well. The room was silent and finally one of the girls looked back to the orchestra giving a head nod and they lead her back into the show. Days later now, the situation is funny and we even made our own little documentation of the event. Some people right?<br />
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Make sure you check out this clip...I am in it too! On this YouTube page you can also watch the weekly posts by Doc Rock if you want to see the type of people I spend my time with.<br />
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DMAvI4RmUM&feature=related">"Close to Crazy presents CHERYL...?"</a><br />
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<u>Whitworth opportunities:</u> You are hearing from the soon to be new highlighted Whitworth Theatre Alum for perspective students! I was contacted and asked to answer a bunch of questions and send pictures of my current work to be put in a brochure booklet and an online document. I am truly honored and hope I do the department justice. I wouldn’t be doing what I am today without their hard work on me and the knowledge that they gave me.<br />
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<u>Dancing:</u> A couple weeks I was feeling a bit down and finally figured out that is was because I wasn’t using my body anymore and that I had not stretched or danced...other than at a club...since I had arrived. I quickly fixed that and I am now going to a FST studio a couple nights a week to stretch and dance for a couple hours. I already feel better and less stressed. Diana would also be glad to know that my shoulders are no longer hanging at the bottom of my ears and that my neck has much more movement and flow in it. On a side note; the tip of my right big toe has been numb for about three weeks now and I was thinking of going to the doctor for it because it was making dancing on it feel funny. I am happy to report that the other night when I was dancing in the kitchen while I nooking a midnight snack I realized I could feel it all of a sudden! The little things that make you happy as a dancer. I am looking into joining the Dance Trance class at the YMCA and I am looking for an Interplay theatre group to try and work with in my free time. Teaching time; Even if it is a couple simple movements a day that you do, do them, you will feel so much better!<br />
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<u>Thanksgiving:</u> This is the sappy one of the mix. Thanksgiving was really tough this year but it was great time as well. The weather made it seem like it wasn’t really even that time of year. The warm 82 degree weather and blue skies was a far stretch from the snow, coldness, and outdoor freezer that I am use to. The normal sounds and routines of the day just weren’t there this year even though I made the same chess ball, spinach dip, and pumpkin pies that my family was eating back home. I put on my shorts and tee and off we went to one of the intern houses for our intern family meal. Before dinner I called my family at home and talked with everyone there. They all sounded just has I remembered them and I wished I was there to be a part of my new nephews First Thanksgiving. After collecting myself from tears when they all told me how proud of me I they were, I made my way inside and ate far too much food. This Thanksgiving made me even more thankful for the friends and family that I have at home that are supporting my every move and moment. Words can’t say how thankful I am for that, truly. <br />
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This Thanksgiving week also made me thankful for the way I was brought up. I was shopping with another intern the day before at "Publics" when a woman knocked on my passenger side window as we backed out of the parking garage. She told me she was sorry and embraced to be asking but she had locked her keys in her car and had just spent her last cash on the dessert she had just bought. She needed $17 to pay the roadside help that was in their way. She was in pink scrubs and said she worked a the hospital down the street and wanted to exchange numbers so she could get the cash back to me in a couple hours after she finished her shift. I was taught to trust so I believed and went back into the store and bought a pack of gum and got $20 cash. She gave her number to the other intern as I was in the store and off she went to meet the roadside help. The other intern didn’t know how I could do that I and I told her I had to trust that she really needed the help because I would want someone to help and trust me if I was in that situation. Needless to say, the number she gave was not a working number and she ran with the $20. Could I have used the extra cash, yes but I hope the lady used it and remembers and sees how good some poor young people are. I always always remember that maybe the homeless guy that stopped me on the way from work days before, or this lady could be Jesus. Maybe my helping is helping in the long run and saving humanity. Sure, some people have since joked that Jesus would have had a working cell number, but I feel like I helped. I have been blessed with special people in my life since I can remember. People that helped put food and clothes in and on us, people that gave extra cash to my mom during the holidays so that we could have a normal day, and people that helped pay my way though college just because they wanted to see me succeed. I hope to be able to someday be comfortable enough to do the same. For now though, theses are the little things I can do on my intern stipend. Maybe it isn’t even the money that is changing the world, maybe it is seeing the moment for others that is doing it. I felt like the man and lady needed it this week so I gave what I could. Even if it bought drugs I am thankful for the morals I was given a child.<br />
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I guess over all, I have seen myself grow this past month. In years but also as a man. I have had to do things on my own, celebrate holidays in new and unusual ways, and think about life and the many things that come with it. Have I figured it out? No. But, I do see the garment that is turning out from all these years of sewing. Not only is it my hand that has held the needle and thread, but everyone that is a part of my life, big and small.TwoPintActorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02301273423015855183noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6651767328243011119.post-48156058661945405362011-10-23T20:20:00.000-07:002011-10-23T20:20:13.758-07:00The Patterns We Draft.<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">First off, I was so excited to come up with a clever title on my last post I decided to leave it for last so it would be really good. Then without noticing, I forgot to title the post at all...FAIL! I did it first thing this time haha.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">I have been busy since my last post. I have also taken a couple big steps at work and I am really seeing progress and achievement everyday. The first main stage show (musical) <em>Next to <city w:st="on"><place w:st="on">Normal</place></city></em> will open November 2nd and there is lots to get done still. I am already prepping for when I start going to rehearsal and working as a dresser. I had a my second PPM (Personal Progress Meeting)...were interns usually complain about what they don’t like and the supervisor tells you what to improve on....with Susan my supervisor and she told me that she didn’t know what to talk to me about because I was doing everything she could want me to be doing and then more. We talked about more of my wants and goals and I am really excited to learn some really cool new stuff. She is going to teach me a body blocking system that was invented by one of her mentors/teachers in the 70s when she was going to a dressing making school. She says it is more true to the theatre and its needs for patterning a dress and calls for less alterations once the garment is crafted. She also told me that she was going to release me for the next couple of weeks and have me answer to Sara, the costume designer for <em>Next to Normal,</em> and have me work as the assistant designer. This means I have been driving a company car all over <state w:st="on"><place w:st="on">Florida</place></state>, mall shopping with a company credit card, and carrying a lot of bags from really ritzy stores. In fact yesterday, when we shopped Macy's for shoes, I was left with the card and tax exempt forms to check out and while Sara went over and started to shop another store. $573 and a couple signatures later I had bought 6 pairs of shoes! Talk about dropping some cash on one person in the show.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div>Also because of <em>Next to <city w:st="on"><place w:st="on">Normal</place></city>,</em> I have recently been introduced to the art of making a "Rub Off". No, that isn't something dirty for all of you reading this and immediately thought it was! Family Friendly here! Sara bought a dress from Mod Cloth that she loved but when it came it was cheap fabric, made poorly, and would be a nightmare to keep pressed each night for shows. This means the intern makes the same dress in the same color, but in a different fabric. I first drafted the dress on muslin, then transferred it to paper, added some inches here and there, add seam allowance and cut it all out. The dress is now in pattern form and I will start to cut and sew next week....this also means we will return the piece of crap dress and they will never know what happened. In total I will have a week and two days until it needs to be put on the actress for dress parade. Pictures soon.<br />
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Speaking of pictures, I told you I would post my last project and it’s finally time. The Cabaret show, <em>That's Life Again,</em> just finished its 2nd week of 12 and is going great.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I saw the show again tonight and it was just as good if not better.<br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Today is my last day off until November 7<sup>th</sup> so I am taking it easy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I slept in, got up and cooked a real breakfast of eggs, sausage, and toast, I’m writing this post while doing laundry and watching Happy Days and Laverne and Shirley, and went to see some amazing actors in <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">That’s Life Again</i> in the Cabaret.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I missed college and home a lot more this week because the Fall Production <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Hay Fever</i> was going on and I wasn’t there to see peoples work and passion.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I miss the days of creating my own thoughts in the classroom but am learning lots following the designer around and doing what I am told.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">The green and yellow tea length pleated skirts were made for the children’s show <em>Jack and the Enchanted Bean Stalk</em>. Kids are brought to FST for one of three morning viewings of the show Monday-Friday. It will also go on tour in two weeks for schools that are not able to come see the show. All of this is part of the play writers program FST does. It teaches kids about theatre and later in the year how to actually write a play. The plays they create are submitted in the spring and about 5 of them are produced as part of the New Writers Festival. The muslin mock up coat was also made or that show (the coat I talked about in my last post). I later made the actual coat out of the leather you also see....yes those are a bunch of little baby cows I had to sew together to make big enough pieces of fabric to cut things out of....6 cows were used in the making of the coat. I guess I can't say, "No animals were harmed in the making of this product". Final pictures of all the things mentioned soon. </div><div class="separator" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Last Saturday was one of my new friend's birthday so of course we had to celebrate. We went to a place called "The Beach Club". It would say it would be a rundown equivalent to the MarQuee Lounge in <city w:st="on">Spokane</city>, <state w:st="on">WA</state> (for the record I would have to say <place w:st="on"><state w:st="on">Washington</state></place> state if I was telling someone here about that). Drinks were cheap and I even got a bottle chucked toward me on one of my trips to the bathroom. "Deck Patrol" acted on it fast and the guys fighting in front of me were taken away by police....AWESOME!!! Sunday was the best though. Five of us woke up super early and drove a little over 2 hours to Universal Studios to use 5 free tickets that Kayliane had left over from a trip she had taken earlier in the summer. I was like a little boy in a toy store all day! Did every major movie ride and even the new giant roller coaster. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yz7YGhhA9SI"><span style="color: purple;">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yz7YGhhA9SI</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">You even get to listen to your own choice of like 20 different songs while riding the coaster. AMAZING! This was the first time I had ever been to a park like this so every moment was fresh and pure like it would have been for a 6 year old. I can't wait to go to Disney and the other <place w:st="on"><placename w:st="on">Universal</placename> <placetype w:st="on">Park</placetype></place> now!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">This week it is opening week of our first Cabaret show <em>That's Life Again, </em>sequel to a show that was writen for FST two years ago. There are 4 equity actors in the show and a lot of formal tuxedos and dresses to be worn. The cast is great and seem to be taking me in as part of the theatre family fast. Little did they know I would flip shit back at thier given shit. We are getting along just fine!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Last week my housemates and I received a new housemate and things are now not at all the same. He doesn't seem to flush the toilet, he is always on Skype with his online "Lord of the Ring" gamer friends thus taking up all the internet bandwidth, and he just rinses his dishes not using soap so things are always greasy and dirty. We are trying to be nice about things but we foresee it will be a long teaching period. All of this is quite a change for the guys who had the perfect housemate dynamic already and had the cleanest house in all of FST housing according to the company manager. </div><div class="separator" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Each day is a new day here and I never know what it will bring for me to measure up but it’s the little things that get me along. My naked streaker Ken doll from Dave and Crystal that stands next to my computer screen on my desk, the special care packages and cards I have received from many, the texts that say " I wish you were here" (trust me I feel the same way), the pictures from events people are at that I am usually part of, and lets not forget the clothing "gems" that I regularly find in the FST costume storage. Exhibit A...</div><div class="separator" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Heck yes those are turn of the century riding pants! I miss you all and am sad that I am missing out on all the fall weather and events you are doing.....of real I miss it. The colors and smells are just not the same as they have been for the past 22 years. I did find a place here that has a pumpkin patch so you can be I will be hitting that up. Please drink an extra Pumpkin Chai from Laura at the Service Station, eat some extra honey sticks from Green Bluff, and stop to pick up some beautiful colored leaves from the trees on campus since I can't. Like I said, it’s the little things that keep me on the serge.</div>TwoPintActorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02301273423015855183noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6651767328243011119.post-67244205001780027082011-09-22T22:52:00.000-07:002011-09-22T22:52:25.964-07:00Sizing up the people and land.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">It is finally official, I have started my blog! To some this may seem like a small task but for me this is huge. I in theory hate the idea of blogging because it is so simple for readers to take things out of context and somehow people seem to get hurt.....just and FYI, this will not be that type of blog. My intent for this blog is to show my growth over this next year and allow friends and family to stay current on my busy life. I don’t know how often I will post but I hope to try and at least post every couple of weeks if not more. Now to the stuff you actually care about....</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrkcRQfwoxp2Nmmv5ElS_1Umq1nsJWIV2ews-plGbM0NTPED6a6OLTZJhuZNCNzBV7DkyQ85_PB7hCWacSpJvp5KDmM69GIoHDTG8pruDwcHQlshLsitnKN2PmPJA38-FNcfHAshSzxiM/s1600/House.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrkcRQfwoxp2Nmmv5ElS_1Umq1nsJWIV2ews-plGbM0NTPED6a6OLTZJhuZNCNzBV7DkyQ85_PB7hCWacSpJvp5KDmM69GIoHDTG8pruDwcHQlshLsitnKN2PmPJA38-FNcfHAshSzxiM/s320/House.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Matt is the Intern Pianist and Blake is both the Marketing and Development Intern. Our apartment is located on the upper right side of the building (mostly behind the big tree over the little palm tree). It is a cute little four bedroom apartment and seems to be fitting us well after a GOOD clean and mopping. It is now known as the BEST intern apartment and we were asked after our first bi-weekly cleaning inspection to invite the other interns over and show them what clean is. My room is no joke a back porch but it is very cool. Two complete walls of my room are giant windows and I even have a little porch off my room. I can't wait for it to cool down a bit so I can open my blinds more to see all the palm trees right outside my windows and to be able to sit out on my little deck.</div><br />
The city here is very cute but we have learned quickly that things shut down really early since the population here is quite old. I have already been to Lido Beach (an island beach only 1.5 miles away), Siesta Key (only 2.5 miles away on a second island and it was recently voted again the best beach in America), "The Salty Dog" as seen on Man vs. Food, a new little Irish pub in town that we took an elevator up to off the sidewalk, multiple little fast food places that we don’t have on the west coast, and a couple 7- Elevens to get a slurpee and cool down. Below is a picture of my two housemates and Kate the Lighting Intern at "The Salty Dog".<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">The most exciting things that I have had happen to me thus far include, the coat job, having my supervisor tell the casting/hiring person that she is glad that he found me and pushed for me, being introduced to a women that owns a dress shop in town that produces her own line of dresses and recently has “dressed” shows on Broadway for over 10 years, and I<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>was told that I could most likely dress the first Equity Main Stage show <em>Next to</em> <em>Normal</em> (look it up if you don’t know it).</div><div class="separator" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Over all I am very happy that I am here and I love the things that I am learning and getting to do. I will admit there is nothing like sneaking into the Ritz Carlton that is across the street from my apartment and tanning poolside with a waiter waiting on you for free (all because the pool was accidently built on public park property; they are not allowed to ask you if you are a guest I guess). As much fun as these first couple of weeks of extended vacation have been, I miss my homes back in <city w:st="on">Spokane</city> and <state w:st="on"><place w:st="on">Idaho</place></state>. Things are just so different here and life is just not the same. I miss my friends and family like you will never know but am excited to continue to make friends and family here too. I miss the mountains, the inside jokes that no one gets here, the stupid everyday habits of the guys in the house, cool evenings, walks on campus in the rain, school and everything and everyone that comes with it (yes, even hw), walking in and sitting down in someone’s room or office just to bullshitting, smiles from people you don’t even know in the store or on the street, bugs that don’t crawl like crazy, clean tasting/smelling water, running around the block (clothed or not) without worry of someone shooting you or something, and driving. </div><div class="separator" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: left;">You can say I have been sizing up the people and the land here and I can’t wait for what is next!</div>TwoPintActorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02301273423015855183noreply@blogger.com2