Acting on hold

Wow! It's been way too long since I've blogged. I am growing exponentially in my faith this year, which is why I changed my blog to be just about acting to how my faith is part of my acting. But I've been so busy with my new life here in MN and how much I've been blessed in my marriage and with my involvement at The Basilica, that I've only been in 2 plays for the past year! And I didn't blog about them yet either...
I've largely put acting on the back burner for a handful of months now, but the BYA has been flourishing all year and it continues to consume my time and my passion. I'm so excited to start a new blog with my women's group during this upcoming Advent season too!

I still plan to reflect on my theatre involvement in MN thus far, but I know that it is unlikely I'll get around to that as much as I'd like, so for now I'll post a brief synopsis.

I was incredibly blessed to make my debut in Minneapolis as Saint Joan of Arc in Theatre In The Round's production of The Lark! That experience was a milestone in both my acting career and even more importantly, my faith journey. It was meaningful beyond words, but I will reflect more on this experience for sure!

Then this fall I was in "Eurydice" with Walking Shadow Theatre Company. I had a great time as Little Stone, and I love the company. I have loved this script for years, and it was painful that I missed the general auditions and didn't get a shot at playing Eurydice, but I still hope to someday! She is on my dream roles list, or acting bucket list if you will. But I still was proud to work with the theatre, and enjoyed having a part in telling the story! And having the chance to experience the exquisite poetry of the script in detail, being part of the cast. Here's hoping I get a turn to say them someday!

I had auditioned and been called back for a few other key productions before and after both shows, including Frank Theatre's "Ajax In Iraq" last fall and Open Window Theatre's show "Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol" this fall. But part of being an actress requires having tough skin and the knowledge that you'll usually have fewer successes and more missed opportunities. (Almost only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades). However I am choosing which productions interest me enough to audition for with intention rather than auditioning tooth and nail for any and every potential role and being booked back to back. I have a lot of important things going on in my life and I think it's better to be well-rounded, and I'm happier when I'm involved in volunteering and having time for friends and keeping my family life a priority, and then choosing to be in performances when they are meaningful to me. Look at me, finally making steps towards a balanced life! Who would have known ;-)