Last weekend was the last three day holiday weekend until Memorial Day at the end of May.
So, here's what I did:
1. Auditioned for an AFI film in which my character was a middle-aged schlub who works as a fast food employee and is having an affair with a married woman.
2. Auditioned for the title role in a short film (paying!) based on Aeschylus play "Agamemnon."
(It really is too bad that my casting is so limited.)
3. Played a truly scandalous amount of an online game called "Battle of the Immortals."
4. Made (yes, made) pillows for my truck, so if I need to take a nap, I'll be comfortable. (I'm thinking about changing my middle name to "Martha.") Pictures to come soon.
5. Bought the rest of the fabric and batting for my mother's quilt that I'm hoping to get done this year, if not by the summer. I also cut a bunch of fabric for the same project. I'm hoping to post some pictures soon.
6. Cleaned my kitchen (and boy, did it need it).
7. Did all of the laundry but the towels.
8. Got the finishing touch-up done on my leg tattoo. By the way, if you ever want a tattoo done and are in the Los Angeles area, Dave Davenport at Marginalized tattoo is not only an amazing tattoo artist, but is just the sweetest guy, and totally adorable. Alas, he's already taken. His dog that keeps him company while he works is also very sweet. You can check out Dave's stuff at http://www.dogspunk.com/blog/. (some very adult stuff in his blog, just FYI).
9. Watched Piranha 3d. Best. Movie. Ever. I can't remember laughing that much in such a short period of time. Michael described it as the Citizen Kane of monster fish movies. He's not far off.
Showing posts with label acting. Show all posts
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Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Tomorrow is another big day ...
Tomorrow I go in for an upper endoscopy. Fun, fun, fun! I have to admit, I'm a bit nervous, but it will be fine. They're sedating me, and then when it's all over, I'm going to do some serious eating.
On Friday evening, I have an audition for an AFI film, and on Sunday, I have an audition for a short film based on "Agamemnon." I am auditioning for Agamemnon. I'm kinda excited to be doing some film auditions. Need to beef up my film repertoir and skills. I love theater, but it's never going to pay the bills here in Los Angeles, but will help me keep my chops in good working order.
On February 28, I have a liver biopsy scheduled. Oh yes, that will be fun. My sister is being a doll and coming in from the Inland Empore to take me to and from the doctor and to keep me company. After it's all over, there will again be serious eating. Just sayin'.
On Friday evening, I have an audition for an AFI film, and on Sunday, I have an audition for a short film based on "Agamemnon." I am auditioning for Agamemnon. I'm kinda excited to be doing some film auditions. Need to beef up my film repertoir and skills. I love theater, but it's never going to pay the bills here in Los Angeles, but will help me keep my chops in good working order.
On February 28, I have a liver biopsy scheduled. Oh yes, that will be fun. My sister is being a doll and coming in from the Inland Empore to take me to and from the doctor and to keep me company. After it's all over, there will again be serious eating. Just sayin'.
Monday, December 20, 2010
My last stage show ended yesterday (for a while) ...
Good morning,
Yesterday, I performed my last show as Scrooge in an adaptation of Dickens A Christmas Carol. It was a fascinating show. The director's idea was that Scrooge was dealing with his repressed homosexuality, and that he was in love with Jacob Marley. Apparently I inspired the director to tell that story. I certainly don't repress my homosexuality, but I did a cabaret at the beginning of the year to celebrate my 42nd birthday and the 20th anniversary of my HIV diagnosis. I told lots of personal stories, sang some songs and had some fun. Rene (the director) thought that although it was very funny and well-done, it was on the bitter side, and apparently that's not his experience of me. So, that's kinda cool (although I'm more bitter on the inside than one would think). It's nice to inspire somebody else in their art, especially before one is dead. hahahaha.
In my personal journey, this was quite a step forward. I really thought I did some great work, and pushed over some emotional blocks in my acting. I also learned that I can do full-out truthful emotional performances pretty much every night. I have always been worried about that, and until this show, hadn't done too well at it. It was always a bit hit or miss. Except for a couple of performances, I pretty much hit my mark every night (and rehearsals too). So, yay me!
I'll be glad to tuck some of my personal emotions back into the private side of my heart for a while though. All that crying got to be a bit of a burden, and letting the sadness in your soul out for the light of day to witness it can be scary.
Now, onward to the next part of the "Year of Creative Healing."
Travis
Yesterday, I performed my last show as Scrooge in an adaptation of Dickens A Christmas Carol. It was a fascinating show. The director's idea was that Scrooge was dealing with his repressed homosexuality, and that he was in love with Jacob Marley. Apparently I inspired the director to tell that story. I certainly don't repress my homosexuality, but I did a cabaret at the beginning of the year to celebrate my 42nd birthday and the 20th anniversary of my HIV diagnosis. I told lots of personal stories, sang some songs and had some fun. Rene (the director) thought that although it was very funny and well-done, it was on the bitter side, and apparently that's not his experience of me. So, that's kinda cool (although I'm more bitter on the inside than one would think). It's nice to inspire somebody else in their art, especially before one is dead. hahahaha.
In my personal journey, this was quite a step forward. I really thought I did some great work, and pushed over some emotional blocks in my acting. I also learned that I can do full-out truthful emotional performances pretty much every night. I have always been worried about that, and until this show, hadn't done too well at it. It was always a bit hit or miss. Except for a couple of performances, I pretty much hit my mark every night (and rehearsals too). So, yay me!
I'll be glad to tuck some of my personal emotions back into the private side of my heart for a while though. All that crying got to be a bit of a burden, and letting the sadness in your soul out for the light of day to witness it can be scary.
Now, onward to the next part of the "Year of Creative Healing."
Travis
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