Wow.
To not sound too cliche …what a long strange trip it has been. I have been involved in this amazing show at Beck called “The Producers.” I couldn’t have asked for more fun, crazy, emotional, hilarious people then this cast and crew. I am still in awe of how I was even chosen to be brought into this madness.
We are now on our 4th weekend. I actually almost typed 3rd but hello…its been 4 weekends already. Wow. It has completely flown and I could honestly do this show every day and quit my job. Not that I will because my job pays WAY more.
Saw my friend Ray in his show “Last Days of Judas Iscariot” at CPT Church theater. It was a really good show but with no A/C it made for a long night of sweating. And I wasn’t sweating because I was nervous to be in a church and be struck by lightening. He did a great job and he always does. He is so dedicated and focused and I hope I have even a portion of his determination.
Work has been going …actually alright. I work in an office..in medical sales and it is less than exciting but it pays the bills and I take the beatings from my boss. Whipping Boy con melody…
I was also cast as Mrs.Tottendale in “Drowsy Chaperone” at Garfield Hts. I am really looking forward to the show as it will be a great group of people to work with…I hear the best of Cleveland?? Who knows.
Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.
I have had the strangest dreams lately.
After watching way too many military movies (i.e. Black Hawk Down, Letters from Iwa Jima) I dreamed I was in my old school library from grade school. I was late getting to class and I was given a detention. While waiting to receive my punishment a bunch of black hawk helicopters kept circling the building. Too the staff at the school it was a regular everyday occurrence. To me, I was like …who escaped from jail?
Last night I dreamed Cang and I were squatting in a really nice hotel until someone noticed us. We had been living there for a couple days I think and our stuff was everywhere. Someone noticed and tried to get us arrested. I packed up my stuff and Cang fled.
Who knows…I certainly don’t. But I DO know I dream every single night and Cang doesn’t remember his dreams at all. How is that possible that people don’t dream at all? Mine are so vivid I sometimes think they are real. I also will think that something someone told me in a dream was real. So sometimes I will say to Cang…remember that time we were talking about blah blah blah….and he has NO IDEA what I am saying.
I should keep a log of my dreams because they would be the craziest anyone has ever heard.
Professional Now..
Signed my first contract as an actor. Well…technically second but the first one doesn’t count because I made no money from it.
Just felt so weird. But in a good way. Last night we had to fill out contracts and w9s. I just sort of sat there for a moment…and thought…wow. Now, I know its only $100 bucks and I know to some people in Cleveland its not a big deal and such…but its a big deal to me. It means something to me. I have worked so hard to be..well..noticed and finally someone took a chance on me. It took 15 years to get here…and I am happy I am here.
Looking forward to more paychecks. : )
Found this awesome picture of Judy when we did Jerry’s Girls 2009. From L to R: Amanda, Judy, Linda, Charlotte
Judy Lucas
I recently did a show “Jerry Girls” at SCT with a wonderful woman named Judy Lucas. She had been fighting breast cancer for many years and had so much energy and life in her and was such a fighter…if I ever saw one. I recently got this email from her husband who was our director…
One thing I remember about Judy is she lent me a wig she had in her collection of wigs while going through chemo. I remember us laughing when I put it on because it completely did not fit “me.” But she cherished these wigs and felt so strongly about me taking care of them because they meant so much to her.I also loved this one t-shirt she used to wear a lot “Save the ta-tas.”
She was an awesome lady, a huge heart, tremendous spirit and great loss to those who met her.
Dearest Friends, It is with great sadness and a heavy heart the I say to you the my Judy passed into eternal rest yesterday just after 5PM. She died with no pain, in comfort and in my arms. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers. You have all been such a large part of our lives. I ask that if you can please make a contribution to the Susan G. Koman foundation in her name. She wanted this organization to succeed so that no one else will have to suffer what she has had to go through. God Bless you all. I hope to see all of you soon this year.Frank
Drama, Trauma and the kitchen sink..
How do you get of stress? Because lately I feel like jumping out of my window. (I’m on the ground floor). I might twist an ankle! I need to get rid of stress that doesn’t involve money because that is my current stress!
- Went to the dentist recently for them to tell me that I NEED to see an endodontist to reevaluate my root canal because my jaw may be infected. Grrreat. I have that appointment tomorrow which insurance doesn’t cover. I will be putting a lot of things off to pay for this if I need surgery. (Worst Case Scenario) .
- Auditioned for Smokey Joes Cafe at Huntington but may not be able to do it because its shows overlap my shows at Producers. We are going to discuss it and see if it is even plausible. I don’t want to disappoint anyone.
- My grandma was traveling with a senior citizens group and they were at a rest stop in Dayton area and she fell breaking her OTHER hip (she just had her hip replaced) and her elbow. She is now in a nursing home for 6-8 weeks IN DAYTON until she can recover to go to rehab. Grams is a trooper. I can’t believe what this woman has been through. She is having mini strokes, we believe, that has caused her to fall frequently.
- Have to pay for some new contacts and since mine are custom because my eyes are so bad…have to think about laser surgery or becoming Helen Keller.
Not that any of these are worse than what is going on in the world right now or other people’s lives it is just what is happening right now.
On a the lighter side: FINALLY started rehearsals for “The Producers.” As JD and I discuss last night, it is refreshing to be apart of such a professional theater and show and not have the pressure of a lead in the show…we did blocking for Act1 Scene 1 and it couldn’t have been easier. Happy to be chosen to be a part of it and looking forward to seeing where it goes.
In the end, it’s not about the destination, but who shares our journey. And God wants to be with us every step of the way.
Best frozen custard ever…next time you are in Cleveland…swing by..you won’t be sorry.
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