Mattress over-On to NYC

After three weeks at Stagedoor Manor I am finally back in NYC.

Sadly, I will not be going to California this year because of money reasons-there just isn't enough of it.
Directors Lab West was wonderful in allowing me to defer my acceptance to next year, when I will be attending. Let's hear it for planning ahead!

Once Upon a Mattress was a wonderful experience. My cast was a talented group of 13-17 year olds who rocked the house down. I could not have been prouder of them. Out of my entire Stagedoor experience the kids were my favorite part. They were always full of energy (well sometimes they were exhausted) and ready to work, you can't buy a cast like that. There is an award at Stagedoor called "Best Ensemble" it's given to three casts who (in theory) work together the best. While my cast was not given this award officially to me they were the best. I have never seen a group of kids work together so well. Congratulations to the entire cast. Oh! And to top it off my tech was stunning. I mean, wow. My crew came together and worked extremely hard for the show. This resulted in myself buying everyone drinks on the final night, which resulted in a high bar tab, which has resulted in my budget for the remainder of the summer. (ha ha)

Currently, I am working on getting the rest of my life together before I start work after Labor Day. Right now it's moving into a new apartment and gearing up for the 7:32 Workshop. I always find it funny how much time moving takes up, and this is a big move. I have cleaned out everything from the past 6 years in NYC-giving away 8 boxes of books I have read, clothing I do not wear, and stuff animals that can be put to better use in a loving home. While it's hard at times there is a good feeling of streamlining that has begun to happen. I'm a big fan of Uncluttered.com and Erin's idea of uncluttering to be happy/successful. How can you work towards a goal if there is stuff holding you back? Since I am trying to travel more I'm making things easier on myself by making my room "subletter friendly". Lots of work ahead. In the morning it's time to buy an A/C unit and curtains.

Speaking of morning I have not been able to sleep the past two nights. Huh. Guess I will continue to unpack until the sandman takes me away again.