So much has happened since my last post.
A. I'm single for the first time in about a decade.
B. I closed one show - auditioned and was cast in another
C. I've been in 3 fashion runway shows
D. Had 2 photoshoots
E. I'm moving...starting today (get my keys in less than 2 hours)
Yes, it seems I've started a new chapter in my life. I didn't seek it out, but it has fallen into place that way and I'm not hatin' it.
I was a cast member of The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen's Guild Dramatic Society's Production of A Christmas Carol, which closed the first weekend in December. I played Felicity, but as it was a 'play within a play', I had many other roles as well. One of the most fun and terrifying being The Ghost of Christmas Present. I stood on a rolling chair, of sorts, and was pushed out onto stage by a fellow cast member who was underneath my red cloak with me. My mom said she, along with the rest of the audience, laughed until the cried when I was rolled out on stage with a giant lump behind me. The other actor actually said the lines while I, being the visible one, mouthed along. It was a silly play and generated a ton of laughter.
I auditioned for the role of Becky in Premier and was cast! Tuesday evening was our first read through and was it ever fun. This group of people are a second family for me. I love them dearly. Rehearsals will begin January 3rd and the show runs for two weekends in mid February. That should help keep me busy over the Valentine's Day-ness.
In November I walked for Inner Hippie designs at the FARCU show. It was a little crazy, but a lot of fun. In fact, the second set of runway shows were in black light so I was sprayed and painted to reflect that light down the runway!
This past Sunday, at the Hooligan Holiday Weekend festivities, I walked the runway for Bunker in two different fun and funky outfits. This event was very organized and not rushed. I met some great people and saw some others that I had previously worked with.
Last night I walked for three different designers at the Faction Magazine V6 release party and holiday market. The designers were Arizona Trading Co., We Are Tribe and Donna's Dress Shop. For each look all of us models had our hair and makeup changed, but again this was very organized and not hurried at all. We also had a nice space to keep our things, change and get styled in. Jessie Artigue styled each of us and kept things running very smoothly. I loved having someone like Jessie there to keep us on track and make sure our looks were complete. Again, I met some incredible people and made some contacts. I can't wait to be a part of another show! Also, I checked out the magazine and it was fabulous.
The sunday before Thanksgiving I had a photoshoot through House of Style. That morning I actually did a promo gig that was set up through them at the football stadium. Then on to the shoot! I got to wear some wonderful designs from Oblivion Clothing Design and from Jamilah Knight's collection. I shot with three photographers and then had a little impromptu shoot with the director of the shoot before heading home.
A week ago I shot with Rick Davenport After Six Photography, whom I had met at a House of Style shoot over the summer and over 200 miles away from were I live, only to find out we live 20 miles from one another. Including that HOS I have shot with Rick three times. A friend of mine who was looking to start a portfolio and I shot with him shortly after our first meeting. I joked that we got in most of the holidays in this shoot as we covered Christmas, Valentine's Day and I shot wrapped in an American flag so you can guess which holiday we captured there. ;)
Shortly, I will be signing my lease and picking up the keys to my new home. What a time to move, right before Christmas, but that's the way it worked out. I can't wait to decorate! No one can complain because I'm the only one living there. See - new chapter.
XOXO
