Done

I am officially graduated from Southern Utah University with a BFA in classical acting!

Yesterday's Window

I could not be more proud of my Yesterday's Window cast.  Short video to come soon.

The Final Week

At about 12:30pm today I finished my last class at Southern Utah University.  I will be in Cedar City to finish up my capstone and directing project, and then I will leave to start my new life as an actor!

Directing

I'm directing a show for my Directing I class called Yesterday's Window by Chiori Miyagawa.  I am inviting you to come see our first complete run-through on Saturday, Nov. 22 at 2:30pm in AU 108 at Southern Utah University.  There are a limited number of seats, so it's first come, first served.  There will be a talkback after the show so that you can give your input.  See you there!

Changes

I am putting my blog through some changes.  I have new photos for everyone to see and I will be updating a few of my photos on the homepage, including a brand new cover photo.

As I am head of marketing for a gallery, I am obliged to share this poster with you.  Please RSVP to our event on Facebook and share using #ttwff.

Also

My gallery event "Tea Time with Furry Friends" opens tomorrow!  Visit the event page on Facebook to learn more!

BUSY!!!

I've been so busy that I've been neglecting this blog.  Here is an update:

I sat in on both Streetcar and Fiddler auditions.

I cast Yesterday's Window and OH MY GOD we have some incredible freshmen.

I performed in our annual haunted attraction, ShakesFEAR.

I'm writing a short play about Ariana Dumbledore, which I hope to have performed at SUULive!

I have to get ready to end this chapter of my life.  I know I'm graduating but I don't really believe it.

Update

As I have been extremely busy over the past couple weeks, I haven't been able to update you as often as I would like.

Here is what has happened since I last updated you:

I opened A Midsummer Night's Dream to a good sized house.  For an article about the show, click here.

I auditioned for both USF's 2015 company and Second Studio's production of Henry V.

I closed Midsummer to a sold out house and huge acclaim.

I worked as a timer for the USF/SUU High School Shakespeare Competition.

My attention has now turned to setting up a gallery in Cedar City.  I will update you with more information as it becomes available.

Cuts

I just received the cuts for the high school performance!  I am really excited to be doing 2 versions of the same show!

Modification

In order to reflect the new and (hopefully) concrete dates of the show, the official poster has been changed.

Photo courtesy Alec Terberg

Share using the hashtag #desertdream

That's right; it's a week before we open to the public!  Tickets are going fast, so hurry up and get yours now.  Click on "Midsummer ticket purchase" on the right sidebar or call 435-586-7872 for tickets.  See you there!

Midsummer

The incredible Sceri Ivers portrays Puck in Southern Utah University's "A Midsummer Night's Dream". It is directed by Nathan Smith and set in the American southwest. Come see the show in the Adam's Shakespearean Theatre on October 2-4, 6, and 10 at 7:30pm. For tickets and more information, click on "Midsummer ticket purchase" on the right sidebar.

Major change

There has been a major change to the A Midsummer Night's Dream schedule.  The poster is now inaccurate!  The performance on the eleventh has been scrubbed due to the High School Shakespeare Competition awards ceremony.  Because of this, we have added a performance on Monday the sixth.  Sorry for any inconvenience.

Gala

Come to the SUU Gala from 8-10 tonight in the Library and come see me and 5 other incredible actors and actresses at 8:30 and 9:15 on the garden level. There will be food, friends, and fun. See you there!

Midsummer, Arts Bridge, and Auditions

This is the second week I have been rehearsing for Midsummer and it is going quite well.  Come see us from October 2-4 at 7:30 and October 10 and 11 at 7:30.  Share using the hashtag #desertdream.

I lost my Arts Bridge interview.  Oh well.

I am auditioning for USF's 2015 season on October 2!  I am incredibly excited to be back in the game!

P.S.  I am performing in President Wyatt's inauguration into the SUU presidency tomorrow!

Fall production

As I posted way back in March, I have been cast as Egeus in SUU's fall production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream".  You can buy tickets by going to the "SUU Fine Arts" link in the right sidebar and clicking "Buy Tickets" in the upper left hand corner of the website.  I am excited to now unveil the official photo of SUU's production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream".

Photo courtesy Alec Terberg

When sharing, please use the hashtag #desertdream

Arts Bridge

I have just been informed yesterday that I have an Arts Bridge interview on Friday!  Wish me luck!

Fussin'

Just an update that you can check out weekly videos for A Whole Lot o' Fussin' Over Nothin' on the Cache Theatre Company's Facebook page.

Fussin'

Rehearsals started today.  I wasn't there, so I have no idea if the people who didn't return my texts or emails got there.  I will be there tomorrow, though.  Now to look up AEA rules for breaks...  Five minute break for every hour?

Forgot

Forgot to say that I am the stage manager for Cache Theatre Company.  So that's cool.

SSI

I am now employed at Survey Sampling International.

OLRC

Just a heads up that I will be ushering all Saturday matinees starting June 28.  For more information on shows and dinners, click the Old Lyric Repertory company link in the right sidebar.

SSI

I have a job interview for Survey Sampling International tomorrow at 10:15am.  Here's to hoping it goes better than my last callback!

Convergys and LYS

Although Convergys is not hiring seasonal employees at this time (they had to call me to tell me that, for some reason), I have volunteered to... er... volunteer with LYS for this summer.  Although it is not paid and is not acting or directing, it's theatre; so I count it as a win.  Also, Wal-Mart doesn't like me.  I'm not subservient enough.  I like to know why I'm doing things.

Job situation

I have not been able to find any artistic jobs as of yet.  I have given in and submitted an application to Convergys.  At least it pays well.

Star Wars

Because of all the negativity and "I hope they don't screw up this movie" stuff, I want to say that I am fully behind the cast of Star Wars: Episode VII.  The only advice that I would give is to lay the past to rest.  Don't focus on being the old Luke or Leia.  Become the character as they are today and we will thank you.  To the newcomers: don't focus on what Star Wars is "supposed to be".  Find your own variation of the story and we will thank you.  Break legs to you all!

Update

I have now completed my end of year projects.  I have a final for improv and then I am headed back up to Logan.  During my time there, I have homework for Midsummer.  I am being given a full three weeks to come up with a specific character background for Egeus.  My off book date is the first day of fall semester.  I am incredibly honored to be in my second and last mainstage show at SUU and I know this show will catapult me to future professional Shakespeare roles.

End of Year Projects

There are two projects that I am currently working on.  Project 1 is my third directing project.  I recorded a scary story with sound effects that will be playing while I do shadow play behind a screen.  Project two is a piece for Movement II in which I play a Grandmother.  I have one paper and two quizzes left.  I also have a readthrough for A Midsummer Night's Dream on Thursday in which I play Eugeus.

Closing

Two incredible shows, The Fantastics and An Ideal Husband, close today; Fantastics at 2 and Ideal at 7:30.  The Fantastics is an incredible show and has sold out the previous two shows.  An Ideal Husband is also incredible (even more, in my opinion) and sold out the previous show.  I am also working Ideal, so there's that.  Be sure to come to both shows early as they will sell out quickly!  Visit the SUU website for ticketing information.  As always, SUU students get in free with their ID!

Film

I directed a short film for my directing class.  Take a look:

Show time!

An Ideal Husband opened last night and it went wonderfully!  Now to open our second show in rep, The Fantastics!  Visit the SUU website for more information on these two amazing shows!

An Ideal Husband

First dress for "An Ideal Husband" is tonight.  We open on Wednesday!

An Ideal Husband

I am now run crew for Southern Utah University's An Ideal Husband!

Finished

I'm finished with my directing project!  I count it as a success!

Progress

My application to Disney Theatrical went from "submitted" to "in progress" today!  Moving right along!

Disney

I have submitted two applications for internships with Disney.  One in New York, NY and one in Burbank, CA.  Both are for live production.

Midsummer

I have been cast as Egeus in Midsummer!  Now for the long wait while Nate cuts the script.

SUU auditions

This week has been awesome!  Two auditions nailed and two callbacks!  One for A Midsummer Night's Dream, directed by Nathan Smith, and one for The Moon over Lughnasa, directed by Melinda Vaughn.  It would be my second time playing in Midsummer.  I first played Lysander in Cache Valley Learning Center's production in 2005.  It would be my first time playing in Lughnasa.  I enjoyed what I read of the show last week and it would give tribute to my Irish heritage.  Plus accent work is enjoyable.  Call backs are tomorrow at 4pm.  Wish me luck!

Disney Theatrical

I applied for an internship with Disney Theatrical this afternoon!  Wish me luck!

Moments

Today marks the first rehearsal for a one-act I am directing.  It is called "Moments" and is written by Bruce Kane.  The SM is Emily Smith and the actors are Robby Wilson as Jim, Jordyn Cardwell as Carly, Henry Ballesteros as the man, and Trisha Messick as the woman.  My goal in doing this project is to get Henry and Trisha noticed by the Peter Sham as well as bolster Robby's and Jordyn's reputations as incredible actors.  I also need to get my name back up on the board.  I only have one chance to do it this semester, so I need to be perfect.  Bring on the bloodbath!

USF

This week I applied for two positions for USF's Summer and Fall seasons and talked to Michael Bahr about Playmakers.  He's going to send me a schedule of things to help out with soon.  I'm also sending a video audition to Luanne Baker at the OLRC as I am not going to be able to make it to auditions this weekend.  If anyone has more suggestions of where to apply and/or audition it would be awesome!

Bat Boy AME

As an AME the grunt of my job is now over.  Today and Thursday are the programming/notes sessions, meaning making a single button cue up the correct channels when it is pushed.  We will be focusing the booms when we have actors to work with in order to make sure the actors know where the booms and their sidelights are and then we will go into tech.  I will need to be available to answer questions or direct them up to someone who can during tech and dress, but other than that I'm finished.

AME

Officially the AME for Batboy!  While this does conflict with ACTF and I will not be able to go, I believe that the AME experience will outweigh the experience that I would get at ACTF.  Plus I get to watch a show for free.  Who doesn't love that?  I'm also not going to forget to plug the lights in or unplug the lights during the show.

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!  2013 was a great year for me.  Each and every low point was juxtaposed with a high point.  I got two scholarships, finished my Gen Eds, worked six shows professionally and performed in three, performed in both "ShakesFEAR" at SUU and "The Nutcracker" with CVCB, and made countless new friends along the way.  You were great 2013.  Let's make 2014 even bigger and better!