Where do I begin?… Do I start from the beginning?… I’ll start where I am at now. Today marks the 3rd week of rehearsals for Femmes: A Tragedy, by Gina Young directed by the super cool Claire Avitabile. I cannot say kinder words to describe this experience. The talented cast Features: Stephanie Messer, Morgen Chang, Dana Lee Thompson, Jill Iverson, Briana Patnode, Amanda Hofman-Fretham, Briana Zora Libby, and myself. I am so blessed to be a part of this cast. These ACTORS are beyond what I would have expected! Seriously, words cannot describe how I feel about these ladies. I have learned so much since being cast in this production. Kudos to The PRODUCTION TEAM: Shalee Coleman (asst. director)

In Acting we take risks, in life we take risks. Most of life’s fundamentals also hold true when creating character, and character choices. Giving a character a conscious and a subconscious will provide a unique perspective, and allow your audience to relate to you on a much deeper level. Sure it sounds easier to just go ahead and “do it”, it’s a challenge for you and myself as an actor, accept the challenge! Find the reward in losing… but also as the Dalai Lama states; don’t lose the lesson in losing. One of the most powerful things in life is living life. Along with the Dalai Lama statements to creating a fulfilled life. Follow the A to Zen of Life. Not only, does it create beautiful chang

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Doubt (Meryl Streep)- a reference to how I’m feeling. This year, and these past few months have been difficult. I don’t know that I have ever questioned each and every choice, motive, in my life. I’m questioning my questions, and unclear written path, my unmade decisions, my unknown doubts. With these “feels” however, I am thankful. I am grateful. I am thankful and grateful to feel these feelings, to have these questions and to have such doubts. The reason why I’m thankful is, real life plays a lot into your acting abilities. As an actor we have to learn how to bring ourselves along in developing the character. If you don’t have these struggles in your life, these questions, these doubts, ho