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Feb

End of 2019 update

Things got busy during the end of the year. I got cast as a dancer with the Atlanta Opera’s production of La Cenerentola (Cinderella) and that took up a lot of time. It was great to be part of a professional show and actually have a pro “dancer” credit. Who would’ve thought I also was […]

14

Oct

Camelot Part 2: Being Guenevere

The real magic started after we opened. With tech rehearsals over and done and folks recovering from the long hours and stressful last-minute changes, we could relax into the show and enjoy it. “The Lusty Month of May” finally became fun again — singing lead with a chorus behind me is one of my favorite […]

13

Oct

Camelot Part 1: Becoming Guenevere

Oh Camelot. How I miss you. What a wonderful dream and adventure. Camelot was one of the best show journeys of my life. I knew from the first rehearsal this was going to be special. It’d been 3 years since I’d really had a magical experience on stage with Cabaret, and I was bracing for […]

19

Nov

An explanation

Hey all. Anyone close to me knows that NYC was pretty hard on me. I booked stuff, I survived, but it was not an overall enjoyable experience. At some point, I may back-date some blogs and fill in the blanks of my 3.5 months in Astoria. I needed time and distance – a lot of […]

16

Nov

Birds of a Feather pics and video

I’ve got a video and some pics from Birds of a Feather (The Birdcage) that highlight my abilities to a) Wear many colored wigs b) Sing “Glitter and Be Gay” at 11:30 at night after an all-day rehearsal and without warming up much at all. (Hey, it was spur-of-the-moment; otherwise, I would’ve properly warmed up.) […]

19

Sep

The Birdcage at Theatre in the Square

Remember how sad you were when the Theatre in the Square closed? Well, it’s back in business with some great people at the helm, and the inaugural production is this one. Birds of a Feather a.k.a. The Birdcage runs the first 3 weekends in October (October 2-18), Fridays/Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 3pm. There is going to […]

17

Sep

Next show – opening Oct. 2!

Hey lovelies! I just got cast in another show! I’m in Birds of a Feather (aka The Birdcage) at Marietta’s Theatre in the Square. I don’t have finalized show dates, but it’ll run Friday/Saturday at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm in October! I’ll post again when I get more info. I’m playing several roles, including […]

31

Jul

Cabaret Part 3: Lessons from Sally Bowles

Looking back, I can see how other roles prepared me to play Sally Bowles. When I’m not doing comedy, I tend to play emotional roles. Sally has everything though – funny bits, intense drama (including a breakdown), a screaming match, life, death, five songs, skimpy costumes, plenty of kissing, and a ton a lines. Oh, […]

29

Jul

Cabaret Part 2: Being Sally Bowles

I needed some distance before I could write the second part of the Cabaret blog. I’m still in mourning. I think Cabaret requires extra recovery time from post-show blues because it is so intense and emotional – it’s the show itself. I told my castmates that I am experiencing actor karma for when Paul (my Cliff) […]

25

Jul

Cabaret Part 1: Becoming Sally Bowles

So Cabaret has been a whirlwind. I figured I should sit down and put it into words (and someone actually did ask me to update my blog, too, so there’s that). I auditioned for the show during the last weekend of A Chorus Line – sang 16 bars, read from the script…No dance audition, as […]