Well, that's true. I mean U/RTA is SATURDAY! I'm taking the day off of work on Friday and driving with my lovely wife to Vegas to do a 3 minute monologue for a bunch of recruiters. I'm not even auditioning for Regent yet, which is the school that I want to get into, the school that I'm hoping gives full-rides...that'd be nice. Anyway, I'm ready...ish. If I just ran it a few more times to make sure that both my pieces fall under three minutes..that'd be grand.
Who ever said that its possible for actors not to be full of themselves is stupid. In fact I don't think its ever been said which is good because its stupid. The amount of self-confidence required to do well at any audition let along U/RTA or Regent or any grad school audition is insurmountable.
"I am a good actor. I am a great actor. I am an attractive person. My head shot kicks ass."
Ridiculous.
But unfortunately its necessary. Have I fully committed to these feelings? nope. I have a huge zit on my noes and my man-boobs (chesticles as my brother would call them) dangle worse than the hag that played Maria at Huntington Beach Playhouse's recent production of Sound of Music. I keep looking "gay" according to my coach Sue. "They want men who don't look gay on stage!" she keeps telling me. Ugh...is this why I'm nervous?
For some reason I have it my head the Regent will be better. After all its an audition for Christians...right? Meh. I just want February to be over. I want March to be here. I want to know where my wife and I will be moving in 6 months.
All this self loathing should not be an indicator of my mood however. I've been in fantastic spirits as of late. I'm directing for Alethia Christian Theater this semester. A branch off company from Terra who I just closed Our Town with. Say what you want about Our Town but mine was damn good. My kids were awesome and worked incredibly hard and we got to do it in as good a space as Our Town deserves. Next I'll be co-directing (God help me) The Man (possibly woman) Who Came To Dinner. Tonight is the 10 Minute Play Festival at Vanguard which I got to direct for. I've read nearly three plays just in the last few days. And come this summer, Jenna Lloyd and I will be doing The Last Five Years in Temecula, California. I'm loving this. If this is a sign of things to come, sign me up.
Now if only I didn't have to go to work, my life would be perfect.
Well Jenn, that's the update. Hope you enjoyed it.
Who ever said that its possible for actors not to be full of themselves is stupid. In fact I don't think its ever been said which is good because its stupid. The amount of self-confidence required to do well at any audition let along U/RTA or Regent or any grad school audition is insurmountable.
"I am a good actor. I am a great actor. I am an attractive person. My head shot kicks ass."
Ridiculous.
But unfortunately its necessary. Have I fully committed to these feelings? nope. I have a huge zit on my noes and my man-boobs (chesticles as my brother would call them) dangle worse than the hag that played Maria at Huntington Beach Playhouse's recent production of Sound of Music. I keep looking "gay" according to my coach Sue. "They want men who don't look gay on stage!" she keeps telling me. Ugh...is this why I'm nervous?
For some reason I have it my head the Regent will be better. After all its an audition for Christians...right? Meh. I just want February to be over. I want March to be here. I want to know where my wife and I will be moving in 6 months.
All this self loathing should not be an indicator of my mood however. I've been in fantastic spirits as of late. I'm directing for Alethia Christian Theater this semester. A branch off company from Terra who I just closed Our Town with. Say what you want about Our Town but mine was damn good. My kids were awesome and worked incredibly hard and we got to do it in as good a space as Our Town deserves. Next I'll be co-directing (God help me) The Man (possibly woman) Who Came To Dinner. Tonight is the 10 Minute Play Festival at Vanguard which I got to direct for. I've read nearly three plays just in the last few days. And come this summer, Jenna Lloyd and I will be doing The Last Five Years in Temecula, California. I'm loving this. If this is a sign of things to come, sign me up.
Now if only I didn't have to go to work, my life would be perfect.
Well Jenn, that's the update. Hope you enjoyed it.