April 12:This is when my plan is due for the play. I've decided to direct "The Mouse that Roared" with the local theatre troop that just started. It's just volunteer hours and I'm not being paid, but it's very cool. I'm very nervous 'cause the actors are only 13, 14 and I really don't feel like having to deal with their attitude, 'cause you know preteens. Anyway, I'm working on a schedule currently...so I need to finnish that.

May 27:I am way overdue to write about this workshop. What can I say. I finally got the royalties application back and all we owe is $60...which is nice. I've gotten to work with the kids for a total of five days now and I think I pretty much have an idea of who is going to be what part. Unfortunately we only have about 15 or so kids and the play calls for about 30. So I'm going to have to audition outside. I feel bad for having to do that, but we've all got to make sacrifices. I want to keep this diary going for as long as possible...but as you can tell, I forget about it. Ooops. Most of the kids are handling this theater workshop very well. There's just a couple that are absolutely driving me insane. So I figure if 2 of 15 or so are driving me nuts, I've got a pretty good group. Side note: I am single...horaay for the single life. Sorry, just had to interject that because, well, my ex is an idiot and I'm happy to be flying solo. Plus I wouldn't be able to concentrate on theater if I was worrying about him all the time. Anyway, onto the theater. There really isn't much to tell. I'll be posting a rehersal schedule on here, simply because some of you might be interested or if kids from the theater wanted to know the schedule. I will keep you all posted at a later date.

August 2:The play's over with and I don't know how it went. I unfortunately was taking on one too many projects and had to back out. I figured that I tought the class, I got my community hours and was ready to move on with my life and get paid at work. *lol* Right now I'm just trying to perfect my craft like, CRYING ON COMMAND! *s* But I'm just trying to study on my own and watch and learn and read and learn...you know, the fun stuff that you're supposed to do during summer. *j/k* A new year at college is about to begin and I'm very excited. I'm hoping that there will be some good plays and great roles for me to work with...but until then, I keep hopeful. Until another time...laters!

September 15:After suffering with some really harsh situations in my personal life, I have decided to put a main focus on my career. And since that time, I have finally figured out what I want to do. Right now I'm thinking about making a film. I've got an idea and I'm writing the script now with a lot of the free time that I have. Which isn't much with the classes, the work, the homework, the reading, the boyfriend, and the friends, I really need to find some time to write the script. *g*

November 19:This past weekend was closing weekend for UWF's production of Jekyll and Hyde. It was hurtful to me that I wasn't cast for the show, but I understand why. But instead I was Assistant House Manager. I learned a lot of different things about what goes on in a theater for people that work behind the stage. On this show I got to bond different people that I wouldn't normally without this situation presented. I am so greatful for being a part of this show. At 6:30 PM yesterday I auditioned for the next show, Vinegar Tom. I honestly feel that audition is one of the best auditions I have ever had in my life. I felt so completely comfortable with it because of all the people I know now. Also, some updates from the last post. I do not have a boyfriend. We broke up a while ago. I wrote a play instead of a movie script. The play is titled "Winged Cupid Painted Blind." I plan for a staged reading in late January. I'm very excited about it. I have a lot of people in the theater program backing it. I wasn't nervous earlier at the audition itself, but now I'm nervous because supposedly call-backs will be on Wednesday (if they need them) and final decisions will be posted at 5 PM on Thursday. I'm so incredibly nervous. There's only 7 female roles and 2 male roles. I really have my heart set on this play. I plan on taking 19 class hours next semester. I am going to be stressed out of my mind. But I'm looking forward to it in a way. Oh well, there will be further updates as to what is going on.

November 21:Well, I auditioned for Vinegar Tom and I did not get cast. It's the whole politics thing. It's really starting to piss me off at University of West Florida. I've talked with my advisor in theater, Joe Tomko, and expressed to him that I want to leave and asked for his opinion. I am looking at Florida Atlantic University. It is a good university and from what I understand, they are a lot more professional. So, I need that. I'm sick and tired of the politics at this theater. One minute they tell you that it's not, the next they show you that it is. What frustrates me the most is that they cast an African American girl not on her talent, but because she was black. The funny part is that the role she was cast for was intended for a white girl. I think that's racist. And then the character get's hung! Is that fucking racist or what!? I just cannot believe it. It's amazingly stupid around here. FOR ALL OF YOU THEATER MAJORS OR INTENDED MAJORS THAT ARE READING THIS RIGHT NOW, DO NOT GO TO THE UNIVERSITY OF WEST FLORIDA!!!

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