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Monday, 27 February 2006
Always busy...
With King Lear now over it's time to find another project.
On Saturday, I was part of a play reading for Athabasca University. The readings were recorded and will be used by the drama students. We recorded 3 readings - A Doll's House, Major Barbara, and The Cherry Orchard. Once they're up and running, I'll make the links available on my site.
With my other job, I've been completing some course recertification. It means long weeks when you have to come in on your days off. I got home on Sunday and was asleep by about 6:30 pm. I was exhausted. I think I'll probably try to go to bed early today to make sure I'm rested for the week.
There are auditions this weekend for an evening of one-act plays. These plays are put on by budding new local playwrights. It's a very intriguing process to actually work with the playwright and with an untried script. I'm really looking forward to the opportunity. I'll let you know if I manage to get a part. The show dates are slated for the beginning of May.
I received an interesting e-mail the other day. I was offered a role in a horror film. The shoot was for April in Atlanta. But, it's an independent film. Not that I have anything against independent films, I just don't like the possibility of not being paid. It was one of those films were you get paid if the movie makes any money. Sometimes this is alright if you know that the movie is going to be big. But it's not very sound if you have to travel and pay for accommodation just on hope alone. It wouldn't be so bad if I was independently wealthy, but I'm not. So I had no choice but to thank then kindly for their offer and turn them down.
Well, I will try to add more later. Hope all is well with you. Take care.
B.
Tuesday, 14 February 2006
King Lear has come to an end.
They say all good things must come to an end. It was a great run. I know that I will see some of the cast and crew again and others I won't. And while I will miss everyone, I have many wonderful memories to take with me.
We had some decent reviews and I was asked to do a reading for Athabasca University. I will be reading excerpts from Major Barbara, A Doll's House and The Cherry Orchard. The readings will be recorded and will be available on the internet. When I have a link I will post it on my website.
So, now back to the daily grind. It will be different being back at my "real job". But, I might be able to get some more acting work in the future. I'd be happy if I could get enough work that I don't have to do anything else.
Most of the theatres in town will be holding general auditions in the next couple of months, so we'll see if that goes anywhere. In the meantime, back to the gym and my routine.
Happy Valentine's Day,
Beverly
Monday, 9 January 2006
Back at it!
Well, another year is over! We're now back into rehearsals for King Lear and everything is going very well. We have less than a month until show time and there's alot that needs to be done.
I won't have many opportunities to update you over the course of the next month, but I'll do my best.
Take care,
B.
Thursday, 22 December 2005
The end of the year is fast approaching!
Hard to believe that another year has come and gone. So many things have happened over the course of the year. Most of them good.
Our break is nearly over and we start in on rehearsals January 2. We'll only have a month to get everything done, so it's going to be very busy.
This week has been very slow and next week promises to be the same. I plan on bringing my script in tomorrow so that I can go over my lines. Tomorrow is a half day for the office, but I'm here until the end of the day. I'm hoping that it'll be quiet.
The weekend promises to be fully of family and friends. Christmas Eve my brother and I are going to our sister's place. I'm working Christmas Day. Which is alright. And then Boxing Day will be spent with my parents.
I just want to say Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. May the holidays bring you all the best.
Take care,
B.
Wednesday, 14 December 2005
Surreal...definitely surreal
It's an odd thing to see your face on television. You're excited, but it's still odd.
I've been on television before so this was nothing new. But I'm still taken aback when I realize, "Hey! That's me!". Maybe because I'm just not used to seeing myself on TV.
One of the movies that I was in last year was on last night. It's kind of different to know that you were there during the shoot. How long the day was. How everyone else was complaining about being tired (I was way too excited to be tired).
And to finally see myself on camera...WOW! Of course I had to record it! I know that I can buy the video, but, until I do, this will suffice.
And it was kind of neat to know that my sister and my nieces were watching. I got a call from my sister, "We saw you on TV!". Very exciting.
There's another movie airing on Sunday. Guess I'll have to warm up the VCR again!
Well, got to go again. Hope everyone's having a great winter so far. I've been pretty busy with work and rehearsals I haven't had much time for anything else.
Take care,
B.
Monday, 21 November 2005
Just whatever.
I haven't had a lot of time for updates lately. I've been pretty busy with everything (at work, at home, at the theater, etc.). But, I now have a few minutes. So, the vocal competition didn't go as well as I'd hoped. I woke up that morning with almost no voice. And, considering that I haven't been sleeping very well lately, was a little tired. I did my best, but didn't make it past the semi-finals. However, there were 19 of us competing that night and only 2 made it. As far as I'm concerned, I did well enough to go onto the semi-finals and I'm happy with that. Things are going extremely well with rehearsals. Although, normally I'm out of book way before the deadline (which isn't until January 2). But, I still have over a month to finish memorizing my lines. Memorization has never been a problem for me. The first really big part that I got I had to memorize a fair amount of lines and a number of monologues. So far, I've only ever once forgotten a line, but it wasn't an important one. I went to a play the other night. A friend of mine works the ticket office at the Roxy theater in Edmonton and left me a ticket at the door. She was also kind enough to introduce me to a local authority on acting. He has a very extensive background in performing and instruction and is well respected across Canada and into the U.S. He gave me a few pointers, but basically said that everything I've done already was right on course with what I should be doing. It's all experience and exposure. I started up with my piano lessons once again. I took a month off because my instructor was in Italy settling her Aunt's estate. I still haven't been able to get ahold of my vocal instructor, so I might have to find another one who can accommodate my crazy schedule. And, I really want to find an acting coach. I've taken classes, but I really want something more in depth. And, finally, my birthday this year was a little surprising. My sister and my niece arranged for a small surprise party for me. My youngest niece and her friend put on a small play for me as well. It was really nice. Well, take care. I'm going to be busy once again for another couple of weeks, but I'll try to update things once things calm down a little. B.
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Friday, 18 November 2005
Another year come and gone.
Well, today's my birthday! It's been an interesting year. A very busy year.
Things at work are picking up due to the upcoming Christmas season and we're now well into our rehearsals for King Lear.
It's been great working with all of the other actors and production staff. There are so many things that I've been learning and it's given me a different perspective about acting. I am so proud to be part of such a great production and can't wait until February when our show will finally be on stage!
I always look forward to show dates. I'm usually the annoying one back stage asking if we can run for another week or two. And I know that things won't change in that respect.
We've really been concentrating on the relationships between the characters lately and how they effect one another. And, of course, creating a history for the characters and their families.
The approach that we're taking is so different. It's so much more involved than the other productions that I've been in. We discuss things more. We talk about intent, direction, verse and so much more.
Well, I have to go. Take care.
B.
Wednesday, 2 November 2005
So much to learn
We've had our first two rehearsals for King Lear. I have to say that I've learned more in the last few days that I ever have about acting.
I knew that this project would teach me a lot and I was right. It's all the stuff that I've been trying to work on over the last few years, but now I actually have someone going over it with me. Which is really good because I can then make sure that what I'm doing is right.
It all goes beyond the modern tried and true method of character. Learning to truly delve into the text and find the meaning that Shakespeare was trying to come up with. Trying to find hidden clues in the verse and prose to guide me in the right direction. It's all really facinating.
We were all given a booklet to read on Shakespeare's writing style and I plan to go over this after this weekend.
I have my vocal competition this weekend and that's pretty much going to keep me busy until next week. So, until then, take care.
B.
Monday, 31 October 2005
Country Vocal Spotlight
Just a quick note to say that I finally have the date for the Country Vocal Spotlight semi-finals. Come and cheer me on as I compete on Saturday, November 5 at 7:00 pm in the Northlands Agricom in Edmonton, Alberta. Admission is free.Read More...
For information on how to find Northlands, visit their website:
Northlands Park - Edmonton
Hope to see you there.
B.
Wednesday, 26 October 2005
Things are really going well!
It's been such a busy few weeks. I have been rehearsing for a vocal competition in the beginning of November and I've been rehearsing for an audition for a play in Edmonton.
There's been so much going on. The independent film I was in this summer is almost ready for release. And I also just found out that I made the audition that I had this weekend.
I will be playing Goneril in King Lear in February. I'm incredibly excited and I'm really looking forward to the learning experience and to doing Shakespeare.
I guess all of my hardwork is really starting to pay off! Well, have to keep this short. Have to get back to my rehearsing. I hope to write more later. Check my website for information about the show dates!
Take care,
B.
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