Scripts, scripts, scripts

Today was nice. I devoted my time to working on 2 pieces - I have another reading at The Actor's Studio tomorrow night - just came back from rehearsal. We have a really good group of actors and our director, Dunsten is super sweet and very patient. And a few of the actor's I'm friendly with outside of this, so its always good to see and work with friends. My character seems to be rounding out a bit, I feel I'm finding my way a little more and naturally, so that feels good. Of course, its a totally different ballgame when you are on the stage in front of the audience, the nerves start to quicken, but it feels great and always good to get on a stage.

I also have this theater audition on Thursday. The piece is not straight forward at all - I've read it many times and still have questions! But it would be a cool challenge and I hate to admit it, but so far I really want this part! So send me some good vibes on Thursday - I'll need it!

Its quiet this week as far as auditioning goes, but some of the other actors I worked with tonight mentioned the same thing. I'm actually thankful - last week was hectic and this week I really want to focus on these two pieces. I turned down a few auditions toward the end of last week and today. You have to pick and choose your battles - none of the pieces really spoke to me or I just felt it was time for me to focus on these two projects instead, because they are important to me. Either way it feels good to have the wisdom to prioritize, to not feel I have to go out to every single audition, but to know that more are around the corner and I can choose to be selective about how I spend my time. There are times when one has to focus on other things like $$$ or craft or reading plays or hey, what about personal life?? And the most confident, successful actors I know have that quality. They dont overbook out of fear of there not being enough. They know there is plenty.....and that's the kind of actor I choose to be......Quality not Quantity. :)