Most people compile wonderful lists like these immediately prior to or -following the turn of the year. However, considering that I spent New Year's Eve hallucinating in bed with a fever, perhaps it was wise to wait until my first flu of 2010 passed.
I like to extend wishes and gratitude to those who I met, auditioned for and/or had the opportunity of working with at the end of the year, and to do this I need to compile a list of exactly where I auditioned, who it was for, etc. I am delighted to say that this list was a big success!
January of 2009...
...I had 9 auditions and both a callback and job offer for Manhattan Children's Theatre
...I began rehearsals for the Bergen County production of "The Vagina Monologues" for V-Day
...I began rehearsals for productions with Puppetry Arts Theatre
February of 2009...
...I had 7 auditions and callbacks for both Periwinkle Theatre for Youth and New Acting Company
...I auditioned for and started working with my current representation, Prestige Management Group
...I performed with Puppetry Arts Theatre aboard the USS Intrepid!
March of 2009...
...My TV debut (a lead role on ABC Primetime's "What Would You Do?") aired on March 10th! Here's the link: http://abcnews.go.com/video/playerindex?id=7053103
...We celebrated V-Day with "The Vagina Monologues"
...I began rehearsals for a re-mounting of the first regional production of "Blue's Clues LIVE!" (Pax Amicus Castle Repertory)
April of 2009...
...I attended the Annual TRU Audition event, and had a wonderful 'interest rate'--almost all my headshots had been taken by the auditors!
...I had 4 auditions, 2 callbacks, and I booked "Psycho Beach Party" with The Theater Project!
...I played with my friends at Rebellious Subjects Theatre Co. for their "Kitchen Table Readings," wherein we ate fabulous food and read awesome new plays
..."Blue's Clues LIVE!" played to sold-out houses through April 25!
http://abcnews.go.com/video/playerindex?id=7053103
...I began rehearsals for "Psycho Beach Party"
...I was booked for a fall musical with St. George Productions, starring as Kate Smith!
June of 2009...
...I did a reading of "Tallgrass Gothic," starring as Laura, with my dear friends at Art House Productions!
July of 2009....
...I opened "Psycho Beach Party"
...I began rehearsals for "Mrs. Gould Welcomes Kate Smith"
August of 2009...
...I had a producer's callback for "Fat Camp," a huge hit at this year's NYMF!
September of 2009...
...I got back in the auditioning game with 6 auditions and a callback for the indie film "Blissestrasse"!
October of 2009...
...I had 8 auditions, including one for a Showtime pilot, one for an infomercial, and one for "Hairspray" (which I was called back for)
...I booked the role of Mother Doe in "Bambi," an original musical with Pax Amicus Castle Rep.
November of 2009...
...I auditioned for and was offered the role of Candy in "13 Fat Girls and a Dead Cat"
...I booked a B-roll gig on "Maury"!
December of 2009...
...I opened "13 Fat Girls and a Dead Cat"
...I became a fiancee (not career, but awesome nonetheless!)
...I opened "Bambi"
...I had 2 auditions, and was offered the dual role of the Wicked Witch/Wizard of Oz in "The Wizard of Oz" with Pax Amicus Castle Rep.
Overall, a freaking fantastic year! I worked with and met loads of wonderful people, got a lot of good work and shows under my belt, and I'm feeling good about 2010. :) Be well and enjoy the new year!
