Something New, Something Different

Jeez. Another long period of time. But since I'm going through withdrawl from Evita, I couldn't really think of anything to write. But I am newly inspired today, as I just read "The Little Prince" for the first time ever. It is now my favorite book. I loved it. If you've never read it, you should. It is translated from the original French into something like 180 languages, so if you prefer to read it in Latin or Toba, by all means, do it!

First, as you probably already know, Evita is closed. I had a glorious time. I met some wonderful people! And, I got to sing my heart out every night on music I have always wanted to sing. Plus, I got my equity card. All in all, it was an unbelievable 3 months that I wouldn't trade for anything.

I had a huge cheering section for closing night and it made me feel so good! My Aunt Paula asked me before the show what it was like to play to an audience that had so many people I knew. I said to ask me after, because I had never played such a large role (besides high school and college, where I knew someone in the audience for every performance) and had so many people in the audience. I'll admit, I was a tiny bit nervous. However, once I got on stage I had the time of my life. It was so much fun. So when she asked the question again after the show I simply said "I loved it!" Thank you to everyone who came!

That being said, I am now unemployed. Weeee! I went into NYC Monday and Tuesday-and had fairly solid auditions, but it is unlikely anything will come of it. Nonetheless, I am proud of the effort I put forth in my very first Equity Chorus Call (which I will refer to as ECC from this moment forward!) and I am looking forward to more. Unfortunately, there wasn't anything good for me on Wednesday and Thursday, so I've been at the house trying to get my things in order. (and doing some weeding for Robert's mother! haha) I will be going back in tomorrow for an Equity Principal Audition (EPA!) for a reading of a new show. Next week there is a bunch of stuff. So, yeah. It is all a bit overwhelming, and so very different from auditioning in DC and Philly-but I'm sure I'll get used to it.

Tomorrow, after the audition, I am going to see my brother and Jenna on the Island. Brian did the sound design for the school's production of Spitfire Grill, so I am going to enjoy that. Should be fun. Unfortunately they are both on duty in the dorms, but I'm pretty much a sit around and chat and watch a movie kind of guy anyway-so that'll work out perfectly! I haven't seen them in a long time, so I'm looking forward to it. Then Saturday I'm returning here so I can see Robert's show. He got a wonderful review in the Star Ledger and I am already proud of his performance! Now I just have to see it!

As you may or may not know, my normal sleeping schedule is fairly strange. Catching me in bed before 2AM is abnormal-and catching me out of bed before noon is even more abnormal. This, however, doesn't work at all for my new life in New Jersey. So, since Sunday, I have been in bed between 9:30 and 10:30, and getting up between 6 and 7. The world is incredibly different when you experience the hours of 7AM to Noon. And, in all honesty, I like it alot. It has only been 4 days, but I feel less tired during the day, and go to sleep faster at night. And I, overall, just feel really good. Maybe that has nothing to do with sleeping, but I bet it does-and I'm really pleased. So, for all of you used to getting texts and calls from me late at night and wait to call until afternoon-switch it up! Cause I am now a morning person. hahaha. Weeeeeeeee!