Random Thoughts of an aspergian actress
I’m a struggling actor. This makes me what you woull financially challenged or, if you’re not one to mince words, poor. While I am getting a bit of help from The Parents for rent, I’m working two jobs to make enough cash to eat and have some life, however modest. Most importantly, in order not […]
Read MoreAs actors we’re encouraged to be pushy, selfish and to not take “no” for an answer when it comes to getting what we want. We have to send out applications and mailings daily as little reminders to the powers that be that among the ocean of actors in any particular city we are, in fact, […]
Read MoreOn a recent trip to my parents’ house, I borrowed (stole) a book titled Solutions For Adults With Asperger Syndrome. My reasons for taking the book were threefold: One, I’m an adult (in body, not always in mind) and I have Asperger Syndrome, if the book wasn’t made for me, then who? Two, I find […]
Read MoreWARNING: IT’S GONNA BE A LONG ONE TODAY FOLKS. I swore a while ago that I wouldn’t talk about politics on this site. However, due to my own personal feelings as well as the fact that my status as both an actor and an Aspie are under serious attack, I couldn’t live with myself if […]
Read MoreOur faces. The first things people see when they look at us (hopefully) and the mirror through which we convey our reactions to others and our emotions. As actors we rely on our faces to express joy, horror, sadness, and much more. It’s one of our essential tools. So why is it that as an actor I […]
Read More“Unfortunately, we are unable to offer you the role/audition slot at this time.” If you’ve ever heard these words, or received an email containing this statement, then congratulations, you’re an actor. Yes, a legendary part of this business is the process of rejection: of trying our damndest to out-sing and dance every person and to […]
Read MoreI love theatre. I’ll say it again: I LOVE theatre. It’s been a huge part of my life for a long time and remains one to this day. It’s why I flew over to England to go to grad school and it’s why I schlep myself into the city at five am to sign […]
Read MoreWhen I first got the idea to create this blog a few weeks ago, I honestly never believed I’d get to this point. Usually when I get a big, creative idea, it flitters around in my brain for a bit, then it dissolves when something else catches my interest (that something usually being the latest […]
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