We're Almost There

Oh dear, oh dear. It's been several days again. My apologies.

Happy Earth Day to all! I don't really know what Earth Day is celebrating...I guess Green-ness? So it must be for all those people out there that use only cloth napkins, don't believe in paper towels, drive Hybrids, have a compost pile and try to convince their family to get an indoor compost pile complete with worms that eat the food. (Shout Out to my Mother! Love you Mom!) Though, let's be fair, she raised me well and (except when I can't be, because I don't live in my own place currently) I live exactly the same way. And, though I don't have a Hybrid, my fairly old car still gets 35ish miles to the gallon-so that rocks! So be proud, Mother, you raised a Green son (before being Green was even popular)!

I am 3 days away from being an out of work actor for the first time since the summer after I graduated from college. I announced this while I was out with the cast last night and someone said, "Welcome to the Union!" haha. I'm not too worried. (Ok, I'm a bit worried, but hey I'm trying New York for the first time-so at least it is a new adventure!) And, as we all know, I love adventures! I already have auditions Sunday, Monday and Tuesday! So, we shall see.

All that being said, I'm going to cherish and enjoy my last three shows. I've never had such a glorious time! Several members of the family (and close family friends who I've known forever so are basically also family) are coming to closing night! I can't wait! My Mom is planning several fun adventures for Saturday before the show, so I'm looking forward to it.

This past weekend I had the opportunity to participate in a retreat for Young Playwrights. I was asked, by a friend who works for the group that put it on, to come and read plays written by 3rd and 4th graders, and offer feedback to help revise their plays. First of all, it was adorable. These children were so creative and so fun, I wish there had been a group like this when I was 10 years old! And second, I was amazed by their ability to be so receptive to feedback. I know adults who can't take any sort of criticism about anything, but these kids sat there and listened intently to what we had to say. And then tried to use it to fix their plays. It was inspiring to see. I hope I get to work with this group again. I think it will help me as a playwright as well, because these kids aren't afraid to use their imaginations and come up with something strange, and different. I need to stop being afraid of that too. Thanks Lindsay for giving me the opportunity!

So the rest of the week looks like this. Food. Show. Hang out with Cast. Food with Family! Show! Hang out with Family. Mom's Adventures. Show. Hang out with Family. Cast Party. Hang out with Family. Audition. Unemployment.

I like everything but the last thing. haha. weeeeeeeee!