Trucking along

The dinner theatre show went sooo great this time and I think it was because I was cast with a guy as my date who actually realistically could be dating me in real life. Our table totally bought us hook, line and sinker! So much so that a gentleman at our table gave us marriage advice. And then he went on this analogy about a flagpole and a monkey and how that relates to good communication. He was a little tipsy. Anyway, everyone thought we were normal until.... BAM! Our bit comes and we have this dramatic scene with yelling and slamming tables. He unsults me, I get to smack him (at which point cues the "OOOOHHHHHHH" from the room) and then he gets shot... oh theatre! Cheesy, but too much fun!!

For me, one of the more interesting parts was when this lady, who's alias was "Black Widow" comes up to me quick at the beginning and begins to ask me questions and then suddenly says, "where did you go to school?" It threw me for a loop because how does this lady even know I went to school and noooo one has ever asked me that question at the show before. I probably made a weird face and hesitated, but I answered honestly and that seemed to satisfy her. After the show, she came up and said, "I knew you were an actress. Your voice gave you away. It's very strong and clear. I used to teach theatre which is why I asked you about school. Did you really go there for school or was it part of the role?" And you can imagine how the conversation continued. Yes, it was real, thank you for coming, it was fun, drive safe, blah blah blah. Anyway, that is the 100th time a complete stranger has commented about my voice. Maybe I really need to invest in this? Next goal: Save money to take some voice caster classes and eventually develop a voiceover reel. It cant hurt to expand my skills.

Went to a dinner b day party at el compadre last night. I just like being in hollywood and seeing people at thier finest- when everyone is all dressed up and out, laughing with each other. I like to silently watch them all glow as the volume increses around the room.

Oh, and watched STOKER. Great cinematography, and I know that comment gets thrown around all the time, but really beautifully artistic and detailed. It was as if it was filmed fromt he persepctive of a troubled girl who could hear the click of shoes and rub of a belt and what it all meant. The capturing of glances, silent exchanges between characters. It was just fun to watch and slowly grow with the protagonist, to learn her motives for isolation. The plot made a full circle which was fun. I just enjoyed it! I want to make work like this! And duh, the acting was great! That's just a given.