Hello,
First off I would like to delve into how excited I am to do my rendition of Monster. For those of you who may not know what this is let me fill you in: recently I came into possession of Daniel MacIvor's play, Monster. It is a wicked one man show about a kid who kills his father one weekend while his mother is away. It then chronicles the effect it has on the community as well as complete strangers and how they become intertwined. I am planning on performing this play during the summer to help my tuition costs for the upcoming semester. Of course I also need to actually need to be accepted first. I am currently getting all my information together to apply to schools. Namely Ryerson.
The thing is, it is costing a small fortune just to apply then I also have to fly to the auditions which will also cost me. Blahh, the life of students. I know that if I get accepted though I am gonna be like, " yes!"
Which may seem like a normal response but picture me saying it with all the emotion in the world behind it. Applications are my main focus right now, other than keeping up with this. I have also been reading non stop which is also something I am enjoying. Books are nice.
Christmas is really soon. I love Christmas, it is definitely my favorite holiday. I just love the time I get to spend with my family. Under normal circumstance my family and I would hit up the movie theatre on Christmas day, but this year I just wanna not travel as much. I am spending so much time on the road, even though I have no car. Ironic to say the least. So I am stoked to just stay home eat snacks and chill. I'm just super tired.
For those of you who have not seen Black Swan. Go. Now. It is phenomenal. That is all I am going to say. It is few and far apart when movies live up to my expectations and leave me in shock after it's done. Just go. You won't regret it. Natalie Portman is a babe and she is wicked in the part. I hope she wins all she is nominated for.
Anyway I am on my way home on the bus and my battery is dying so alas, I bid you farewell for today.
See ya abyss.
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
I Now Understand Hiatus
Abyss,
I know this seems to be a reoccurring situation, but I do apologize for the lack of posts. It has been over a month since my last entry and quite a bit has happened. I really want to make one of my New Year Resolutions to post at least weekly, similar to what I stated earlier in these posts. Except I will actually follow through.
I discovered that I can totally post from my iPhone, yet another convenience. So with this new found information I can guarantee at least a post a week. My life may not be that exciting but hopefully you find enjoyment out of my obscene ramblings. Anyway, let's get down to business!
School for winter break ended last Thursday and I miss it already, the term went by quicker than expected and I learned so much. Tue teachers are all stellar human beings and I wish I could just read biographies on all of them. They seem to have been through so many experiences in their lives. Alas, I do not have this option to read about them, instead I have a giant list of plays that needs to be read before January 3rd.
I have made a point to get all my application things done before I head back to school. So that is presently what I am working on. Majority of the schools I am applying to are in Toronto and it is costing me a pretty penny to just apply, this doesn't include the airfare and possible audition fees as well. It is going to probably end up costing me as much as my first term tuition! but I need education, so it will hopefully be worth it if I actually get accepted.
I was recently involved with a couple of things; over the weekend I was in a short film that will continue filming in January as well as a work shop that is in preparation for a provincial tour, I have yet to find out if I will be cast in the tour solely due to the fact that they are casting the female lead(opposite me) from Toronto. So the whole workshop cast is just waiting to hear from the director as to whether will will be going on tour. I would obviously jump at the opportunity to tour and it would give me a credit towards my equity status, which of course is also gladly accepted. I am still working my butt of to get my Equity/ACTRA status before I head off to Toronto.
Also in the works is a show I putting together, Monster by Daniel MacIvor. I have recently obtained his one man show and emailed him about receiving the rights to it so that I can perform it this summer in my hometown and save the money for school so I can avoid student loans as much as possible. I have to unfortunately wait for a response from him until I can really put my plan into action, but I am hoping he will respond soon enough.
That is essentially it in my life at the moment. I am just about to leave for work and will talk to you tomorrow!
Night Abyss
I know this seems to be a reoccurring situation, but I do apologize for the lack of posts. It has been over a month since my last entry and quite a bit has happened. I really want to make one of my New Year Resolutions to post at least weekly, similar to what I stated earlier in these posts. Except I will actually follow through.
I discovered that I can totally post from my iPhone, yet another convenience. So with this new found information I can guarantee at least a post a week. My life may not be that exciting but hopefully you find enjoyment out of my obscene ramblings. Anyway, let's get down to business!
School for winter break ended last Thursday and I miss it already, the term went by quicker than expected and I learned so much. Tue teachers are all stellar human beings and I wish I could just read biographies on all of them. They seem to have been through so many experiences in their lives. Alas, I do not have this option to read about them, instead I have a giant list of plays that needs to be read before January 3rd.
I have made a point to get all my application things done before I head back to school. So that is presently what I am working on. Majority of the schools I am applying to are in Toronto and it is costing me a pretty penny to just apply, this doesn't include the airfare and possible audition fees as well. It is going to probably end up costing me as much as my first term tuition! but I need education, so it will hopefully be worth it if I actually get accepted.
I was recently involved with a couple of things; over the weekend I was in a short film that will continue filming in January as well as a work shop that is in preparation for a provincial tour, I have yet to find out if I will be cast in the tour solely due to the fact that they are casting the female lead(opposite me) from Toronto. So the whole workshop cast is just waiting to hear from the director as to whether will will be going on tour. I would obviously jump at the opportunity to tour and it would give me a credit towards my equity status, which of course is also gladly accepted. I am still working my butt of to get my Equity/ACTRA status before I head off to Toronto.
Also in the works is a show I putting together, Monster by Daniel MacIvor. I have recently obtained his one man show and emailed him about receiving the rights to it so that I can perform it this summer in my hometown and save the money for school so I can avoid student loans as much as possible. I have to unfortunately wait for a response from him until I can really put my plan into action, but I am hoping he will respond soon enough.
That is essentially it in my life at the moment. I am just about to leave for work and will talk to you tomorrow!
Night Abyss
Monday, November 8, 2010
Asperagus: The Healthy Alternative
Hello,
Alright, well quite a few things have happened since last time. I shall not divulge in every tidbit but more the things that are of humorous purpose and interest.
Audition Update:
I am currently waiting to hear back about a commercial audition, which I feel very un-confident about.
A few things have happened in the last few weeks other than my school, which I am truly enjoying! We are consistently working which keeps me on my toes but does not help in my eating schedule. I am finding that I have a desire to get back into my intense fitness schedule, but unfortunately have no time for that either. Oh, January. The time when everyone makes resolutions to not follow up.
Speaking of January, I am truly excited because this is when I will be purchasing the computer that I have wet dreams about; The Macbook Pro.
I am also starting to apply for school in September, wish me luck.
Now for the story.
This weekend, Friday actually, my classmate contacted me in regards to a guy being needed for some work on a TV show. Of course I jumped at the chance and plans were made to attend the filming. Due to my lack of car we had to ask one of my buddies to drive us to the location (about and hour away). We got to the location in ample time. The place of filming was taking place in a small desolate town about 10 kilometers from another sleepy University town. We were told to be on set around 8:30, we then figured we would be out by 11 so that my friend could drive us back. This was our error. You see, on film sets you just wait and wait till your scene, they don't care how long it takes to get to you. Which was fine due to the fact that we were getting paid to sit. The unfortunate thing was that my friend had to be home by 12, so around 11 we knew that we weren't going to be done for some time. He left and we stayed.
Fast forward to 2:30am.
We are still sitting and I finally get called in. I am in a scene with Jason Priestly (famous from the original 90210). That goes well, and then my classmate and I film a scene. Then we finally finish at 3:00am.
We realize that we have no where to stay in this town.
It is also raining cats and dogs, and we have 4 bags of luggage.
I think fast and remember the closest place where I know we MAY be able to stay is 10km away.
We walked.
We walked for 10km in the rain with luggage.
My legs still hurt.
We found a shopping cart which made for easier transport of the luggage, but not for us as the shopping cart was not powered by a motor.
After 2 and a half hours we fianlly got back to the University town and slept on the street.
Well, I slept, whilst my classmate partook in the Downward Dog position under the shelter of a roof.
Around 6am, I called my friend at the University and we slept for the rest of the time in her dorm. Sleeping so well we missed our bus back home.
Here we were, drenched and trying to kill time in a minuscule town waiting for the other of the two buses that leave and head back to our place of residence. Thankfully my friend did her best in entertaining us and provided wonderful end to a crazy day.
We made it. And I had managed to spend an accurate 24 hours with one of my classmates. I suppose marriage is in order..
That was my weekend. Slept on the street, made it on HBO and walked 10km in the rain at 3 in the morning.
I am willing to do all this and more to make it. And I will.
Night Abyss.
Alright, well quite a few things have happened since last time. I shall not divulge in every tidbit but more the things that are of humorous purpose and interest.
Audition Update:
I am currently waiting to hear back about a commercial audition, which I feel very un-confident about.
A few things have happened in the last few weeks other than my school, which I am truly enjoying! We are consistently working which keeps me on my toes but does not help in my eating schedule. I am finding that I have a desire to get back into my intense fitness schedule, but unfortunately have no time for that either. Oh, January. The time when everyone makes resolutions to not follow up.
Speaking of January, I am truly excited because this is when I will be purchasing the computer that I have wet dreams about; The Macbook Pro.
I am also starting to apply for school in September, wish me luck.
Now for the story.
This weekend, Friday actually, my classmate contacted me in regards to a guy being needed for some work on a TV show. Of course I jumped at the chance and plans were made to attend the filming. Due to my lack of car we had to ask one of my buddies to drive us to the location (about and hour away). We got to the location in ample time. The place of filming was taking place in a small desolate town about 10 kilometers from another sleepy University town. We were told to be on set around 8:30, we then figured we would be out by 11 so that my friend could drive us back. This was our error. You see, on film sets you just wait and wait till your scene, they don't care how long it takes to get to you. Which was fine due to the fact that we were getting paid to sit. The unfortunate thing was that my friend had to be home by 12, so around 11 we knew that we weren't going to be done for some time. He left and we stayed.
Fast forward to 2:30am.
We are still sitting and I finally get called in. I am in a scene with Jason Priestly (famous from the original 90210). That goes well, and then my classmate and I film a scene. Then we finally finish at 3:00am.
We realize that we have no where to stay in this town.
It is also raining cats and dogs, and we have 4 bags of luggage.
I think fast and remember the closest place where I know we MAY be able to stay is 10km away.
We walked.
We walked for 10km in the rain with luggage.
My legs still hurt.
We found a shopping cart which made for easier transport of the luggage, but not for us as the shopping cart was not powered by a motor.
After 2 and a half hours we fianlly got back to the University town and slept on the street.
Well, I slept, whilst my classmate partook in the Downward Dog position under the shelter of a roof.
Around 6am, I called my friend at the University and we slept for the rest of the time in her dorm. Sleeping so well we missed our bus back home.
Here we were, drenched and trying to kill time in a minuscule town waiting for the other of the two buses that leave and head back to our place of residence. Thankfully my friend did her best in entertaining us and provided wonderful end to a crazy day.
We made it. And I had managed to spend an accurate 24 hours with one of my classmates. I suppose marriage is in order..
That was my weekend. Slept on the street, made it on HBO and walked 10km in the rain at 3 in the morning.
I am willing to do all this and more to make it. And I will.
Night Abyss.
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