This JUST in!

Well, here we are in the 2nd month of 2009, and so far it's been a pretty solid year. I decided that these first few months would be focused on my resume, and so I have been auditioning like mad! Mostly for short films and various student projects, internet webisodes, etc...so that I can build up my reel.

Friday I had the day off...and it was an amazing day outside, and so naturally I thought "Hey, I better get outside and make the most out of "sunny day #30 out of 361 here in LA" and so I was all set to hit the disc golf course, and enjoy my afternoon.

Well, just as I was pulling up Google Maps (endorsement), I decided to check my LA Casting email, and noticed I had overlooked an email from Wednesday saying I have been selected to audition for an upcoming theatre production I submitted for earlier in the week, and that the audition would be in...ohhh, 3 hours!

(Poof!) Devil appears on shoulder, cracking open a cold can of beer, golf bag draped over shoulder..."Don't even think about it!" he grumbles, and begins chugging his delicious ale, holding a sign atop his pitchfork that simply read "FUN".

Nope, chalk one up for the ole' voice of reason this time...I was going on that audition. I arrived at the theatre and instantly felt great about my decision. I have really been missing the stage, and whether or not I would be cast in this one, I knew I needed to do another show, and soon.

Much like the other auditions, once concluded I thanked the director for the opportunity and put it behind me. Saturday morning I received the phone call saying that he loved my audition, and invited me to be part of the cast!

The show is called "The Vampire Masquerade" and from what I saw in rehearsal today, I am really psyched to be a part of this performance. Unfortunately, I cannot give too many details away in the blog, as I don't want to ruin the fun for those actually planning on seeing it...but think Vaudeville meets Bram Stoker's Dracula, and then somehow throw a little Rob Zombie type flavor in the mix, and you would have a rough idea.

It's extremely well written, taking you from laughing hysterically to, at times...being utterly shocked. Also, the proverbial 'fourth wall' is broken, which puts the audience right in the show...hence why I don't want to say too much.

So, if you can't tell, I am happy...and hope those of you in the area can make an appearance...we open February 20th, which means rehearsals will be intense and demanding, which also means that it has forced me to place my background work on hold for a few weeks.

In other big news, Sherri and I finalized our new apartment this weekend, and we can't get over how much we love our new place, and the awesome neighborhood it's in.

Yep, shaping up to be a very good year indeed.