Go-Go Changes!

Alright, team!

Goal= accomplished!

I will be leaving on Saturday, July 30th to go help out with Chekhov's " The Seagull" at Lake Lucille! It's the same people who created that beautiful production of "Balm in Gilead" that I raved about in my last blog post. Every year they produce a show at their home in Lake Lucille. It's a week of food, sun, love, and theater. Although the show was already cast, I am helping them out. Everyone eats and cooks their meals together, and I'll be helping orchestrate the whole process. "Mistress of the heath" as it's been explained to me. My friend Elvy will be up there with me as well, and it should be a ball. Much singing, I hear, which I'm always a fan of.

The Lake...stunning!

My goal was to get involved with this group of theater folks... this passionate, unbelievably talented and highly recognized group. And here I go!









Here's a New York Times article about the people running the event:

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/08/26/realestate/26habi.html


I also spent a fabulous weekend in the Hamptons. It was my first time out of the city since I've moved, and holy smokes it was stunning! When I went back to California a couple weeks ago to visit, I felt like I could breathe... space. And driving out to the Hamptons, it was the same beautiful feeling. I just decided "That's it!" That's how I'm going to live in New York for years and years.... I need the trees, I need the space, I need the air. So many trips upstate (ahem, Lake Lucille!) many trips to the Hamptons...

       

...life is rough, ain't it?

I was in the Hamptons to celebrate a dear family friend's birthday. It was such an honor to be invited, and I had an absolute blast! I stuffed myself with food, lounged around the pool, and danced the night away. Ummm my first WHOLE lobster?!? YES please!!!


I've never seen a party like this, and it felt so good to be surrounded by my East Coast family. We had a feast on the beach Friday night- clams, lobster, and everything in between. I forgot how good a S'more tastes! (which, most definitely will be incorporated into my summer routine, how could I have neglected those chocolate delights?) Saturday was a pool day, a relax day. The party Saturday night was  filled with food (sensing a theme?), drink, LIVE band, singing, dancing, and of course a healthy dose of debauchery. So far, life feels good.

A few of the happy party-goers!

Oh, did I forget to mention the Masseuse on Sunday?




July, the month of change, is rockin' my life... for the better!

The Month of Change

Okay.

Attempt to update more frequently ROUND 2.

Okay.

A) I saw the most beautiful and inspiring piece of theater. One of the top 10 theater experiences. In my life. "Balm in Gilead," performed in an abandoned warehouse in Brooklyn. It was raw, it was real, it was theater at its purest and most exciting. The audience was jam packed with all the whos-who of the New York theater scene. And here I was rubbing elbows with all of them. What was more impressive than the celebrities sitting on either side of me was the fact that every person in that room belonged to a community. John Gallagher Jr. became "Johnny," Seth Numrich was just a guy next to me, sharing his peanut M&Ms. I was fortunate enough to be invited, and will be thanking my dear friend Elvy (who rocked in the show!) for years to come.

Goal: get involved in theater like THAT.

B) I worked the theater world awards! Again... ahmaaaahzing. The theater world awards recognize theatrical debuts. From a supporting role that caught their eye, to Ellen Barkin's first show in New york. So of of course...More celebrity encounters... in fact, I was hired to be a sort of celebrity liaison. I wound up escorting Zoe Caldwell, a Broadway legend through her press junket. We bonded immediately and by the end of the evening it was like we were family. Between sandwiches with Blythe Danner and sarcastic jokes with Chris Rock, I somehow managed to make terrific connections with the Organizers of the event, the management crew, and two terribly funny men who own a theater in White Plains, which I will be auditioning for later this month. Overall= SUCCESS!

Goal: keep those connections alive. Get business cards printed in order to assist. Connections.

C) I visited norcal! Ah, it was a world-wind trip filled with family, doctor check ups, errands, a friend or two, and lots of love. Holy smokes it was great to be back. I love New York, I love the energy. But in Norcal... I can breathe. It was great to breathe. But of course I saw .000001 of the people I wanted to see. I managed to steal 23 hours (yes, that's right... 23 HOURS) to fly to SoCal. I flew in, grabbed lunch, saw a show and flew back. Terrific, yes. Chaotic, yes. I just wish I could have visited more. That''s what happens when you have too many wonderful people in your life. I am so thankful.

Goal: Visit. Make time. Come to California every 4 months.

D)  July is the month of change. A psychic told me while I was sitting on the Highline in Chelsea. She just walked right up to me, stopped me in the middle of my conversation, and said July is the month of change. She's right. My eyes are open, and I am ready to conquer this city. Time to get serious about theater, get serious about my life. I am so excited for all the possibilities, and am ready to get going on them! Now's the time. Now's the time, and I'm ready.

Goal: To perform, and get paid for it, by November, 2011.

let's get crackin' people!