Go away Winter. You can't sit with us.

Well, hello there!

I suppose it has been a while since an update. Websites are a tricky beast. You don't want to update when there is nothing to report; when there's someth

ing happening, you're too busy to update. I wish I could say that it was outstandingly more the former than the latter, but hey, c'est la (actor's) vie.

(I could have said the whole sentence in French, but C'MON, how prententious would THAT be?)

FIrst order of business: Come see the 5th New Jersey One Minute Play Festvial, opening this Sunday (May 3rd)! This is a celebrated event with a long history, and many more impressive things yadda yadda, but mostly it's fun! One Minute plays are challenging but so insightful, and I've had a blast bringing them to life with my cast! More info at Luna Stage or on Facebook!

I am excited to announce my plans for this summer! I will be training in an Apprenticeship with the Shakespeare Theatre of NJ. The STNJ is known for churning out wonderful productions, both classical and contemporary, and I know I'm in for an incredibly intense and rewarding summer. As a NJ resident I've always known their work to be top-notch, and I am honored to be training under their guidance in this 11-week intensive.

Bergen County is holding it's first ever (FREE!) Shakespeare in the Park this summer, and it is sure to be a spectacular performance. They are producing the hilarious, 90-minute (YES!) Comedy of Errors. Due to sad circumstances I cannot be invovled, but I know some of the actors personally, and can vouch for the incredible amount of talent, intelligence, passion, and TALENT (did I already say that?) involved in this production. It will be opening the last weekend in July, and is definitely a show to watch. More info here!

Outside of the summer, my days have consisted of nannying (has this become the new artist cliché?), and working with George Street Playhouse as a Teaching Artist. The former is great comedic material. The latter is incredibly fun, rewarding, and wonderful. (Can I BE using more nondescript adjectives?) George Street is a regional theatre all unto itself. It is such a supportive, happy, curious, insightul, and thought-provoking community. My coworkers and the heads of the Education Department are so knowledgeable about not only theater and art, but translating that to our public schools and quite literally transforming education. They are all so inspiring, and I cannot imagine a better place to work outside of acting. I'm excited to start up again, come September! Tonight I am seeing their production of Earnest Shackleton Loves Me, and would encourage you to, as well!

On a completely different note, I am taking voice lessons. For those of you close to me, don't die of shock. I'm the girl who "doesn't sing." I cannot repeat enough: I don't sing. I had horrific experiences with singing in public that have marred any enjoyment in the activity. But last summer, working on a musical with Jay Kerr inspired me to quit my bellyaching and whip my chords into shape. Voice Teacher David Kelleher Flight has taken on the task of strengthening my voice, and he is incredible. He's patient, but results-driven, and pushes you to your maximum potential. Plus, his credentials are so impressive--he is everything I was looking for in an instructor. No major Musical plans are in the making (LOOK OUT ADELE DAZEEM!), but it is great to know that there's a tune somewhere in those rusty vocal chords.

So I leave you with that. Shakespeare, Singing, and....well, there's no 'S' for trying to make a menial amount of money in the hopes of taking classes, moving into the city, and living a struggling artist lifestyle. (I guess "Struggling" but that's so pessimistic. I prefer STRIVING!)

Happy trails, folks!