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Trucks unloading and setting up for either a late night or early morning shoot.

So, as I walked back to the subway from class last night, there were four HUGE trucks unloading supplies and setting up for the filming of something. I'm guessing they started early this morning (since they weren't there at 815pm when I got off the subway, and were clearly just starting to prep everything at 945pm when I was leaving). Jess said that it is probably for "Drew", the new CBS made-for-TV-movie update of Nancy Drew where she plays an NYPD officer.

I'm always so amazed at just how much equipment you need in order to film a TV show or movie. It's completely overwhelming. I'm also impressed with how quickly they got all this set up! Crazy! Especially considering what a loooooong night these crew members' probably have ahead of them.

Tonight, after work, I'm heading to the LES to kill a couple hours before catching a one-woman show my friend, Gabi, created that's directed by my roomie, Maridee. It's called Beasts and I saw a small snippet of it during our Nollaig Na mBan back in January. I kinda can't wait to see the rest of the show AND support my friends! So glad I have tonight off from anything and can jump down there with enough time for some foodz and a drinkle beforehand.

It also looks like I'm filling up my Friday. I was originally hoping I could get another temp job, but now I have an audition for a Shakespeare theater company up in Maine in the morning and a film shoot that afternoon! w00t! Getting it done!

The theatre company is casting for their summer season, which includes two shows, Richard III & All's Well that Ends Well, and a job as a theater educator. If I get the gig, I would be contracted to perform in both shows AND teach Shakespeare to kids. I'm pretty excited about the opportunity to audition for them, and hopefully, they'll like what they see. It would mean I'd be in Maine for two months in the summer (end of June to end of August), but it pays well and would be really cool to get some theater teaching experience, AND get to perform in TWO Shakes shows I've never even SEEN, much less worked on! Cross your fingers for me...

For the film shoot Friday afternoon I am just an extra in a church scene, so not anything to write (in a blog) home about (HAH!). But they're paying and feeding me (and giving me more options for my reel).

Guys, I feel like life is pretty damn good right now (don't worry, I'm knocking on my wooden desk as I write that)! I feel lucky to live in this amazing city where I am pretty much constantly auditioning, working, teaching, and rehearsing. Getting more experience with each opportunity. I am, honestly, happier than ever that I made this giant cross-country move 18 months ago(!!!!!), and when I compare where I am in my life now to where I was a year ago, I can see how much I have grown and changed, and (minus my bank account) all in the right direction! I mean, I knew 30 was gonna be my year, but you guys, I feel like I am SLAYING it.

Anyway. Proud New Yorker moment!