Wednesday, August 29, 2012

The 2-Year Itch

It's NEVER been this long since I've done a theatrical production, but here we are--it's been 2 whole years since my last full-length play. How is that possible!?

My itch has been acting up something terrible! I've been seeing some WONDERFUL shows ("Danny and the Deep Blue Sea", "Tender Napalm", "One Man, Two Guvnors"), and it makes me long to completely throw myself into the messy practice of rehearsal and character creation. I've had the best time working in so much film and TV--and doing a really solid show would be like actor yoga. :)

No sooner had I wished such a thing, when my dear friend tells me she's planning on producing a *killer* show in midtown this fall, and would I be interested?

How am I surrounded by all the right people?! <3

<3
Jen

Saturday, August 25, 2012

Medium Fish, Slightly Smaller Pond

Boy, that old adage holds true, even when the 'little pond' is NY!

In the *5* weeks I was in LA (which has certainly over double the work that NY does), I was called in for 1 audition. Even having met people, having established relationships beforehand, and seeing a lot of work that was a GREAT match for me--1 audition in 5 weeks!

I get home, and what happens? Within 24 hours, I'm called in for a new primetime episodic. Then, in only 2 weeks of being home, I'm called in for yet another, AND a lead in a studio film. In a place with half the work--3 auditions in 2 weeks.

NY, you might be the smaller pond, but you sure show me love like a big fish. <3

<3
Jen

Thursday, August 16, 2012

Back Home in a NY Minute

I've now been home for just over a week! Boy, is it good to be back, and just in time--I wasn't on East coast soil for 24 hours when I got an audition for a new episodic. :)

I learned SO much while I was there, but moreover, I think I now have a bigger appreciation for NY--and how to take advantage of all the wonderful things we have here. :) I mean, aside from hikes and jogging around canyons. Look at how many fabulous film festivals and screenings and red carpet events we have here--time to tap those for what they're worth!

Coming home also made me SO grateful for all the wonderful things and people that I missed here--my wonderful husband, my best friend, my bunny, the GREENERY, the summer thunderstorms (I missed some of the best ones while I was away!), my entire closet of Lush--and, hey, even the humidity.

See all that green?! I really need that in my life--I can't get behind desert shrubbery. Just not my jam.

LA, you taught me so much, and I really liked you. Thanks for letting me visit, thanks for treating me well, and thanks for showing me how fun you could be. I promise I'll be back--even if I'm not a permanent resident!

(That said, exactly 1 week from my return, I went to Seaside Heights. My Jersey-o-Meter is once again full!)

<3
Jen