I was really looking foreward to the rest once Greens had closed, but now I find myself with the stomach flu and constantly thinking of the cast and crew. This wasn't the rest I'd been hoping for, to be honest. It's pushing back my Christmas shopping time, and now I'll have to rush to get things done. Again. And I'm too sick to bake cookies and make candies. Oy vey, what's Christmas without my trying out 13 new recipes?
At least I have the cast sleepover to look forward to. I hope to see everyone there to fill this growing empty space the closing of Greens has left behind. It was a great run guys, and I'll always treasure the time I spent with everyone ^^
But now, I'm off to bed. I'm going to try to attend school tomorrow if I have enough strength to get up.
Ciao 'til later
-Brianna
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
All I Want For Christmas
No, not my two front teeth. What I really want is a Shiba Inu puppy. There's a breeder down in Iowa with five adorable little pups available for Christmas. I've fallen in love with one of the boys, and, well, long story short I need to find a way to ask.
I'm responsible enough, that's for sure. Those of you who know me will most likely know that I do quite a bit of housework, including cooking meals several days a week. And if you didn't...well now you do. Living arrangements shouldn't be an issue either. I plan on living at home for college (hence the dog to keep me active). Why not our current dog? Well... She's old, is afraid of the neighborhood dogs, and because of both reasons is not keen on leaving the house unless it involves getting the mail or going to the car.
The males are 700$ and the females are 750$, I'm assuming this because out of the five only two are female.
And, while doing a little more searching I found a breeder 3 hours away, up north in Akeley. The dogs are 850$, but they come with a lifetime health guarantee, up to date shots, a puppy starter kit, etc. Oh- They're micro chipped, too.
Looks like tomorrow before the performance I'll be writing down a list of pros and cons for me getting a dog. And now, my mother wishes to play solitaire, so I'll be going now.
Ciao 'til later.
-Brianna
Edit: I have no clue what just happened to my font, but it seems to like being bold at the moment :/
I'm responsible enough, that's for sure. Those of you who know me will most likely know that I do quite a bit of housework, including cooking meals several days a week. And if you didn't...well now you do. Living arrangements shouldn't be an issue either. I plan on living at home for college (hence the dog to keep me active). Why not our current dog? Well... She's old, is afraid of the neighborhood dogs, and because of both reasons is not keen on leaving the house unless it involves getting the mail or going to the car.
The males are 700$ and the females are 750$, I'm assuming this because out of the five only two are female.
And, while doing a little more searching I found a breeder 3 hours away, up north in Akeley. The dogs are 850$, but they come with a lifetime health guarantee, up to date shots, a puppy starter kit, etc. Oh- They're micro chipped, too.
Looks like tomorrow before the performance I'll be writing down a list of pros and cons for me getting a dog. And now, my mother wishes to play solitaire, so I'll be going now.
Ciao 'til later.
-Brianna
Edit: I have no clue what just happened to my font, but it seems to like being bold at the moment :/
Monday, December 8, 2008
Shows Fly By
Goodness me! Six shows done already and seven to go.
I must confess, this has been the most fun I've ever had during December. Ever since I entered High School I've suffered from what my friend calls "Lack of Holiday Spirit". And it's quite true. My holiday spirit often arrives the day we get off for Christmas break. Well, this year I suffer from it no more! I find myself humming The Holly and the Ivy in class, much to the annoyance of my classmates, I sing I Saw Three Ships, etc.
Christmas seems to have hit me full force this year, and I'm embracing it with open arms.
Greens is going fantastically. We've had a few minor slip ups, but our fabulous cast covers like it's second nature. It's live theatre, after all. And what's live theatre without someone saving your neck at least once, eh? We've also had the privilege of having dogs downstairs. Harpo and Megan. Megan is the most well behaved dog I have ever seen and Harpo is just so cute I want to hug him forever. Seriously, he looks like a teddy bear. Only he's alive and scampers around with a wiggling tail. These dogs also seem to be glitter magnets. Which, as a note to myself, I must run to the store and pick up more gold glitter. It seems I've run out, and I just feel awkward with just red, green, and white. Somehow the gold just pulls it all together...
But I digress.
Sadly I wasn't cast in The Murder Room. But honestly, I was expecting it. The youngest role was at least four years older than I am now, and I told myself before auditioning that I was going simply for the experience. But, I have been offered a job backstage. I'm thinking lights/sound...or perhaps props? Either way, I plan on somehow being involved! After all, we've gotta support Will. He was cast, and the Greens cast all have comp tickets for opening weekend.
So, to keep myself busy I will be auditioning for South's production of Much Ado About Nothing. I have friends who say I would make the perfect Beatrice, but sadly, White Bear theatre productions are... how can I put this...
They cast the same people over and over again without giving the new budding talents a chance. It's really quite a shame... and that is not just me being snarky because I haven't been cast. No, I'm usually sick around audition time, so I'm unable to go. Whether it be larengitis or a terrible head cold, I have misfortune with winter plays. But alas, I need to audition experience. And thankfully my health has been good this year, to the amazement of my parents. Usually I'm contracting some form of head cold and introducing it to the family, only to get rid of it and catch something else a week later. I'm going to guess it's because I'm sleeping more. I return from Greens and want nothing more than to curl up on the couch with my dog, who is also a glitter magnet, and sleep.
Which is what I should be doing now. I have a busy day tomorrow and will finally be getting two boxes of toric contacts. Which will hopefully allow me to blend in with the others on stage, at least the spirits...
Ciao 'til later!
-Brianna
I must confess, this has been the most fun I've ever had during December. Ever since I entered High School I've suffered from what my friend calls "Lack of Holiday Spirit". And it's quite true. My holiday spirit often arrives the day we get off for Christmas break. Well, this year I suffer from it no more! I find myself humming The Holly and the Ivy in class, much to the annoyance of my classmates, I sing I Saw Three Ships, etc.
Christmas seems to have hit me full force this year, and I'm embracing it with open arms.
Greens is going fantastically. We've had a few minor slip ups, but our fabulous cast covers like it's second nature. It's live theatre, after all. And what's live theatre without someone saving your neck at least once, eh? We've also had the privilege of having dogs downstairs. Harpo and Megan. Megan is the most well behaved dog I have ever seen and Harpo is just so cute I want to hug him forever. Seriously, he looks like a teddy bear. Only he's alive and scampers around with a wiggling tail. These dogs also seem to be glitter magnets. Which, as a note to myself, I must run to the store and pick up more gold glitter. It seems I've run out, and I just feel awkward with just red, green, and white. Somehow the gold just pulls it all together...
But I digress.
Sadly I wasn't cast in The Murder Room. But honestly, I was expecting it. The youngest role was at least four years older than I am now, and I told myself before auditioning that I was going simply for the experience. But, I have been offered a job backstage. I'm thinking lights/sound...or perhaps props? Either way, I plan on somehow being involved! After all, we've gotta support Will. He was cast, and the Greens cast all have comp tickets for opening weekend.
So, to keep myself busy I will be auditioning for South's production of Much Ado About Nothing. I have friends who say I would make the perfect Beatrice, but sadly, White Bear theatre productions are... how can I put this...
They cast the same people over and over again without giving the new budding talents a chance. It's really quite a shame... and that is not just me being snarky because I haven't been cast. No, I'm usually sick around audition time, so I'm unable to go. Whether it be larengitis or a terrible head cold, I have misfortune with winter plays. But alas, I need to audition experience. And thankfully my health has been good this year, to the amazement of my parents. Usually I'm contracting some form of head cold and introducing it to the family, only to get rid of it and catch something else a week later. I'm going to guess it's because I'm sleeping more. I return from Greens and want nothing more than to curl up on the couch with my dog, who is also a glitter magnet, and sleep.
Which is what I should be doing now. I have a busy day tomorrow and will finally be getting two boxes of toric contacts. Which will hopefully allow me to blend in with the others on stage, at least the spirits...
Ciao 'til later!
-Brianna
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Lights, Action- Costumes?
So tonight was our first tech run with lights. A few glitches here and there, but they were tweaking as we got notes, so by tomorrow everything should be fine and dandy.
Girls got to wear their costumes tonight, because we need to learn how to sit and kneels in dresses. Kate and I look awesome, as does Jan. Seriously, the Spirit Buddies and the witch get these awesome costumes. Kate's is blue, mine's a warm honey brown, and Jan's is a cream color. Made from the same fabric, it's kind of....velvety? Is that the word I'm looking for? Long story short, the fabric is soft and pretty, need I say more?
And to add to the fun, spirits get to play with our makeup. Glitter, fun colors, etc. Kate had hers on today, and I couldn't talk to her without staring at the silver glitter on her forehead.
Well, I'm off to bed. Gotta be well rested for school tomorrow... and for shopping for makeup after!
Ciao 'til later.
-Brianna
Girls got to wear their costumes tonight, because we need to learn how to sit and kneels in dresses. Kate and I look awesome, as does Jan. Seriously, the Spirit Buddies and the witch get these awesome costumes. Kate's is blue, mine's a warm honey brown, and Jan's is a cream color. Made from the same fabric, it's kind of....velvety? Is that the word I'm looking for? Long story short, the fabric is soft and pretty, need I say more?
And to add to the fun, spirits get to play with our makeup. Glitter, fun colors, etc. Kate had hers on today, and I couldn't talk to her without staring at the silver glitter on her forehead.
Well, I'm off to bed. Gotta be well rested for school tomorrow... and for shopping for makeup after!
Ciao 'til later.
-Brianna
Monday, November 24, 2008
Like A Fortune Cookie Fortune
That's exactly what rehearsal is for me. A fortune cookie fortune. No matter how crazy the fortune, how silly, or how random, that's what it is. The majority of my day is like the cookie itself. Mundane, bland (rather like cheap vanilla flavoring), and predictable. I spend all day chewing through the cookie, making sure not to peek at my fortune (an old superstition of mine. Eat the cookie first to ensure the fortune will come true). Then I finally head to rehearsal, my long awaited fortune. So, what brought on this metaphor? I was talking to Andrew when I showed him the fortune in my pocket. And well, it spawned a little metaphor in the back of my head.
So, tonight's fortune was, as always, so much fun. Jan's continuing to learn her lines (you're doing a great job, Jan!), and continuing to give Pinella life. FYI, I hope the serpent staff gets used. Dress it up with silver garland, or something, because it looks too fabulous to pass up! speaking of lines, Kate, my spirit buddy, I told you you could get that one line. t-o-l-d you. Don't sweat it :3
The scenes in the home are coming along fantastically well. They're my favorite scenes in the entire play! They're acting so much like a family... it makes me a little sad that I was cast as a spirit. As much as I am a friend to them, I'll never truly be a part of their little family, just as they won't even truly be a part of the Pinella/Spirit family. The positive? I get to watch the families interact! Let me tell you, by the time we get lights and costumes everything is going to be fabulous. I'm lovin' how the story looks now, and with lights/costumes, to diiiie for!
Claudia forgot the CD tonight, so all sounds had to be voiced. Laurie, who has been reading all the voices of the missing actors, is a stitch. Tonight she was singing the songs that needed to be sung, fetching props, giving lines... You go Laurie!
Oh... did I mention that we have space now? Well....WE DO! 8D omgomgomgomg SPACE! My capture scene no longer takes place smushed up against the cabin! WE HAVE ROOM! Is it obvious that I'm excited? I'd happy dance, but I'd spill my cocoa. Good-bye orchestra pit, Hello acting room!
I'm afraid my muse has cooled, just like how my hot cocoa. So, I look forward to writing more about rehearsals tomorrow, and shall resign myself to awaiting Kate's entry before heading to bed.
Ciao 'til later!
-Brianna
So, tonight's fortune was, as always, so much fun. Jan's continuing to learn her lines (you're doing a great job, Jan!), and continuing to give Pinella life. FYI, I hope the serpent staff gets used. Dress it up with silver garland, or something, because it looks too fabulous to pass up! speaking of lines, Kate, my spirit buddy, I told you you could get that one line. t-o-l-d you. Don't sweat it :3
The scenes in the home are coming along fantastically well. They're my favorite scenes in the entire play! They're acting so much like a family... it makes me a little sad that I was cast as a spirit. As much as I am a friend to them, I'll never truly be a part of their little family, just as they won't even truly be a part of the Pinella/Spirit family. The positive? I get to watch the families interact! Let me tell you, by the time we get lights and costumes everything is going to be fabulous. I'm lovin' how the story looks now, and with lights/costumes, to diiiie for!
Claudia forgot the CD tonight, so all sounds had to be voiced. Laurie, who has been reading all the voices of the missing actors, is a stitch. Tonight she was singing the songs that needed to be sung, fetching props, giving lines... You go Laurie!
Oh... did I mention that we have space now? Well....WE DO! 8D omgomgomgomg SPACE! My capture scene no longer takes place smushed up against the cabin! WE HAVE ROOM! Is it obvious that I'm excited? I'd happy dance, but I'd spill my cocoa. Good-bye orchestra pit, Hello acting room!
I'm afraid my muse has cooled, just like how my hot cocoa. So, I look forward to writing more about rehearsals tomorrow, and shall resign myself to awaiting Kate's entry before heading to bed.
Ciao 'til later!
-Brianna
Sunday, November 23, 2008
I Need A Life :|
So, my friends and I just got back from seeing Twilight. I'm on a sugar high and really can't sleep. I'm twitchy, wide awake, and wanting to do something. So, here I am. 12:57 AM. Typing. On my blog.
I need a life :|
Twilight was a pretty good movie. The male actors were attractive and the actress who portrayed Alice was adorable. The books? The series was in general so-so. The plot is okay, but I feel as if more could have been done character development wise. Will it ever top Harry Potter? I think not. I've read the books once, but would I read them again? No. Harry Potter I can sit and read over and over while still catching things I missed the first time around.
I give Twilight a C-, but that's just my humble opinion. I'm not the authority on this kind of thing.
But the movie had great music. And I mean great. I'm going to get the soundtrack sometime this week.
Oh, yeah, I'm going to try and get an iPod. 'Cos you know, I need one. I've got so many songs I love, but...nothing but CD's to put them on. Wish me luck in trying to get my parents to get me one for christmas.
Speaking of which, I'm forming my wish list here. Just so I won't forget. I'm the type of person who forgets...
-iPod
-Laptop (this will most likely be for my birthday if I get one)
-KH II
- An assortment of video games I need a to look up
-Linkin Park CD's
-Copic Markers
-Art supplies (paper, a new inking pen, etc)
For those of you curious about my photo... his name is Var. I doodle him a lot. So, until I find a decent picture of myself (Kate, you may need to take one of me), you're all stuck looking at him.
Well, right now I'm going to surf the web and look for those games I'd like.
Ciao 'til later!
-Brianna
I need a life :|
Twilight was a pretty good movie. The male actors were attractive and the actress who portrayed Alice was adorable. The books? The series was in general so-so. The plot is okay, but I feel as if more could have been done character development wise. Will it ever top Harry Potter? I think not. I've read the books once, but would I read them again? No. Harry Potter I can sit and read over and over while still catching things I missed the first time around.
I give Twilight a C-, but that's just my humble opinion. I'm not the authority on this kind of thing.
But the movie had great music. And I mean great. I'm going to get the soundtrack sometime this week.
Oh, yeah, I'm going to try and get an iPod. 'Cos you know, I need one. I've got so many songs I love, but...nothing but CD's to put them on. Wish me luck in trying to get my parents to get me one for christmas.
Speaking of which, I'm forming my wish list here. Just so I won't forget. I'm the type of person who forgets...
-iPod
-Laptop (this will most likely be for my birthday if I get one)
-KH II
- An assortment of video games I need a to look up
-Linkin Park CD's
-Copic Markers
-Art supplies (paper, a new inking pen, etc)
For those of you curious about my photo... his name is Var. I doodle him a lot. So, until I find a decent picture of myself (Kate, you may need to take one of me), you're all stuck looking at him.
Well, right now I'm going to surf the web and look for those games I'd like.
Ciao 'til later!
-Brianna
Saturday, November 22, 2008
A New Beginning? Goodbye SYP!
So, I've been reading my friend's blogs (okay, so it's my director and fellow actors who inspired me to blog) and I figured, why not start a blog of my own? I've got an interesting life, for the most part. I'm a Senior in High School, I'm an actress, I'm an artist, and I'm a chef. Seems to me like there's a good mixture to make things interesting. I'll be blogging about my school life (mostly assignments and tests), my theatre adventures, and anything in between.
Since I'm currently involved in The Hanging of the Greens, written by our own Claudia, why not start there?
I've known Claudia since I was 12. Or was it 11? Regardless of my age at the time I became involved in Lakeshore's Summer Youth Project (SYP for short), it became a huge part of my life. From my humble beginnings in The Stone Keepers to my final performance, Ciao Cinderella, six years later. Claudia has raised me for six summers, and last year was particularly emotional. Since I turn 18 this year I now have to part from my favorite summer activity. The final cast party was turning into a bit of a tear fest. My parting words were, if I'm not mistaken, "You can't get rid of me that easily!" And, lo and behold, here I am once again! Lakeshore has truly become a part of me, something I'm not ready to give up until I make my way west.
Greens, as the play is so fondly called, is probably one of the most fun plays I've had the pleasure to act in. I play Dryiad, an innocent, aloof Earth Spirit. I have a few SYP friends as well. Jack, Charlie, Grace, etc. But I'm also loving the new people I've met. I've spent most of my acting career with kids my own age and many younger than me. The chance to work with adults is something new, and so much more fun. I can actually talk about politics and quantum physics (kudos to you if you understand this part (Jim and Andrew *cough cough*)).
We recently had our first script-free runthrough. It went well. For some it was their first time off book, and others hadn't had their script for a few days to a week. I'm proud to say I'm off book. Usually I'm clinging to my script until the last minute, calling line for a few days after. So yeah, this is a huge thing for me. I tip my hat to those of you who can be without your script a week before lines are due.
An abrubt transition from theatre to school (you'll get used to it, I promise), I'm finally on Thanksgiving break. No school for a week! I feel like the students are really deserving of this break. I, for one, know that I need it. Running back and forth from school to home, doing homework, rushing to Lakeshore, back home to finish homework, and finally nodding off at 1AM can really wear a girl out. I plan on spending my break spriting (for those of you who don't know what spriting is, that'll come in a later blog), reading my 5 books for Lit, going to rehearsal, cooking for one of my favorite holidays, and last but not least, sleeping.
Well, as much as I'd love to keep typing, I've gotta go dry my hair. I'm heading out with Carlie and Stephie to go see Twilight tonight, and I still have chores to do!
Ciao 'til later!
-Brianna
Since I'm currently involved in The Hanging of the Greens, written by our own Claudia, why not start there?
I've known Claudia since I was 12. Or was it 11? Regardless of my age at the time I became involved in Lakeshore's Summer Youth Project (SYP for short), it became a huge part of my life. From my humble beginnings in The Stone Keepers to my final performance, Ciao Cinderella, six years later. Claudia has raised me for six summers, and last year was particularly emotional. Since I turn 18 this year I now have to part from my favorite summer activity. The final cast party was turning into a bit of a tear fest. My parting words were, if I'm not mistaken, "You can't get rid of me that easily!" And, lo and behold, here I am once again! Lakeshore has truly become a part of me, something I'm not ready to give up until I make my way west.
Greens, as the play is so fondly called, is probably one of the most fun plays I've had the pleasure to act in. I play Dryiad, an innocent, aloof Earth Spirit. I have a few SYP friends as well. Jack, Charlie, Grace, etc. But I'm also loving the new people I've met. I've spent most of my acting career with kids my own age and many younger than me. The chance to work with adults is something new, and so much more fun. I can actually talk about politics and quantum physics (kudos to you if you understand this part (Jim and Andrew *cough cough*)).
We recently had our first script-free runthrough. It went well. For some it was their first time off book, and others hadn't had their script for a few days to a week. I'm proud to say I'm off book. Usually I'm clinging to my script until the last minute, calling line for a few days after. So yeah, this is a huge thing for me. I tip my hat to those of you who can be without your script a week before lines are due.
An abrubt transition from theatre to school (you'll get used to it, I promise), I'm finally on Thanksgiving break. No school for a week! I feel like the students are really deserving of this break. I, for one, know that I need it. Running back and forth from school to home, doing homework, rushing to Lakeshore, back home to finish homework, and finally nodding off at 1AM can really wear a girl out. I plan on spending my break spriting (for those of you who don't know what spriting is, that'll come in a later blog), reading my 5 books for Lit, going to rehearsal, cooking for one of my favorite holidays, and last but not least, sleeping.
Well, as much as I'd love to keep typing, I've gotta go dry my hair. I'm heading out with Carlie and Stephie to go see Twilight tonight, and I still have chores to do!
Ciao 'til later!
-Brianna
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