I Can't. I Have Rehearsal

"Acting is behaving truthfully under imaginary circumstances." --Sanford Meisner

I know it has been forever since I last posted. I haven't had as many adventures since I got back from England! Living in Europe was definitely a more adventurous lifestyle!! HOWEVER... as you can probably tell from the title that I've been one busy lady.

I have been cast in Richmond's Vday Production of The Vagina Monologues. When I first told my parents I was auditioning for this they had no idea what it meant. My mom had a look of polite horror something like this:

My Dad was a little more obvious about how he thought that this production was somehow a porn film (it isn't) and had a look of what the %@$& Emma face.

I quickly eased their nerves and averted heart attacks when I told them it was a show that does talk a lot about vaginas, but it's a series of comedic and dramatic monologues about what it's like to have one and also tackles the topic of sexual abuse in order to raise awareness. All in all it is a very inspiring show that really has a powerful affect on the audience. I'm extremely excited to be a part of this and can't wait to help raise awareness in Richmond.

I also was in a short that is being submitted to Sundance and Tribeca about a janitor who works in a hospital and tries to help those around him. Even though the world seems to have forgotten about his existence he tries to make the world a better place by his final act of kindness before his death.   In addition to that I just filmed a short for a student production where I stole a purse, was chased across campus and ultimately arrested. I was surprisingly good at it. Not sure what that says about my bright future, but don't worry world. Your purses and wallets are safe... from me at least. 

So far my acting career has blossomed a bit since returning from my ex patriot adventures and I'm really looking forward to tackling more roles and auditioning for parts!   I'm putting in a filmed monologue that is one of my all time favorites. It's not the best quality due to my camera and I don't have editing skills... yet. But hopefully you will enjoy it!

"Acting is not about being someone different. It's finding the similarity in what is apparently different, then finding myself in there." --Meryl Streep

Inspiration

"I don't dream at night. I dream all day; I dream for a living." -Steven Spielberg

For anyone who knows me, there can be no doubt that acting, film or theatre, is one of my biggest passions in life. I have been acting ever since I was 3 years old and have worked my hardest throughout college to get a degree in theatre. I have auditioned for anything and everything that I have been aware of.  I have even begun to write my own monologues.

Many people wonder why anyone in their right mind would want to do acting. I always get the response of "it's such a hard industry to break into" or "it's just so easy why would you bother?"  Those comments just fuel me more. It's one of the hardest industries out there and I enjoy the challenge. Anyone who has not been a part of a movie or a play has absolutely no idea just how much work goes into it. However, this is not why I am writing this.

I saw a picture my friend posted on facebook showing the notes from a theatrical play:

 (I do not own this picture)

That is why I act. 

I don't do it for the money or the fame. There is no better feeling for me and no better euphoria than being on stage or on film doing what I love to do. I may not be the best at it, but I will always give it everything I have. More importantly, the movies and plays that touch people and make a difference in peoples' lives make it all worth while. When I read that note I was extremely touched and proud to be a part of this industry. 

I don't act to seek money, fame, millions of fans, etc. I do it for the pure love of it. You get as much from it as you put in it. I want to make a difference in peoples' lives and I feel like this is best way for me to do that. 

"Acting deal with very delicate emotions. It is not putting up a mask. Everytime an actor acts he does not hide; he exposes himself."-Rodney Dangerfield