In the glitzy world of Hollywood, where the spotlight often never dims, some stars choose to step away from the glamour to embrace a quieter, more personal role—that of a parent. As an actor and parent myself, I’ve always admired those who prioritize family over...
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It’s been almost 10 years since I quit acting. I’ve performed since then, but one time performances, concerts and things. Nothing that demanded much of a rehearsal schedule and since having kids, it’s worked just fine for me. It’s all I can handle right now. But there...
Closing out this month, I want to share the following blogs with you. Each one deals with the theme of failure and triumph for actors and creative professionals, offering insights on the fine line that separates success and failure. These stories are a testament to...
I was talking to a friend of mine recently who is also a parent and former-actor with very little desire to return to the spotlight anytime soon. After a couple of drinkies she bemoaned “OMG am I one of those failed actors?” Okay, first of all, what even is a “failed”...
To backpack off our latest blog post “Coming to Terms With Not Playing Your Dream Roles” and an oldie but goodie “Ten Ways to Handle Rejection as An Actor,” here are some other points of view that you may find helpful. Never getting cast as...
When I was a kid, I always wanted to be “on the TV.” Small Wonder was one of my favorite shows and I dreamed of playing Harriet’s adopted sister. My older cousin quickly pointed out that would be stupid since there was already an adopted sister on the show and there...
As a follow-up to my most recent post on professional jealousy, I’ve put together a collection of blog articles that dive deep into the complexities of envy and its impact on an actor’s career and mental health. In these blogs, you’ll find strategies...
JEALOUSY. DISCLAIMER: The content provided is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice. Consult a qualified mental health professional for personalized guidance and support. Oh, here’s an uncomfortable subject....
Restarting My Blogging Journey Oh wow, looky here! (blows dust). It’s been a year since I’ve set foot in this joint. Everything looks the same, not a hair out of place. I’ve missed this space, but I’ve also reveled in my hiatus. I felt so uninspired since the last...
ANONYMOUS. Names and other identifying information have been changed. I told myself I would never have a showmance. Too much drama, I said. Before my first professional job, my theatre mentor advised me, red hair ablaze, voice cracked by years of unchecked...
It’s that time of year again! It’s blog hiatus time! I took a two month (well closer to three month) break from posting on the blog and social media last year and I have decided it will be a yearly tradition to clear my mind and refresh my love for this blog. And no,...
“We’re gonna save the dishes for tomorrow.” Songs Moms Sing With Their Children This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something I may earn a small commission. Thank you! “The Glamorous Life”- A Little Night Music Daughter, Mother, and...
I spent twelve years in the entertainment industry as an actor and playwright, and I had lousy boundaries. Personal and professional lines get blurred frequently in the theatre, and the industry itself is rife with people who think it is just part of doing business...
By the time I learned what it truly takes to work in the New York theater scene, any thoughts of a family fell off. I’d grown up in a large Irish Catholic brood where having kids was the default, not a choice. But thinking back to how my family afforded childcare so...
(sigh) Here we go. We need help. Who? Me. Us. Your non-working actor friends. Specifically, your non-working parent-actor friends. We have been out of the business for awhile. Sure, we’re dipping our toes in the water here and there, wishing we had time to do more....
Life raising toddlers is like a never-ending tech week. You know that adrenaline you feel during tech week, and you’re not sure whether it’s fueled by pure exhaustion, excitement, or a highly effective, carefully calculated balance of coffee and wine?...
This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something I may earn a small commission at no cost to you. Thank you! If you’re looking for musicals to celebrate the holidays with, then look no further! Musical Theatre is rich with yuletide cheer and...
This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something I may earn a small commission. Thank you! It seems like just yesterday that the promise of 2021 was just out of reach and now it’s almost over. I’ve updated the previous gift guide...
How Do You Choose A Baby Name? My husband and I took months to name our first child. We each made a list of names that we liked and compared. The names we both liked we put into a tournament spreadsheet and while the name we gave our first wasn’t my first choice (or...
One very important thing I learned in my college theatre program was that I was never going to make a living as a performer. My dream was never Broadway, anyway. I always wanted a little regional theatre career in the Bay Area. College made it clear to me that even...
They say nothing really prepares you to become a parent. And they were totally right. When they say you are completely unprepared for parenthood, they weren’t joking. Nobody warned me about everything my first born threw at me. I am still trying to pay off that...
This post includes affiliate links for Etsy and Amazon. What kind of mommy blog would this be if we didn’t include a Back to School Essentials list? Aside from the general back to school supplies list that school gives us, here is a list of back to school essentials...
What Actors’ Equity Open Access Means To Me, a Rant/Rave/Retrospective When I first read the news that Actors’ Equity was opening its doors to every actor and stage manager who has worked professionally, my first reaction was WTF, REALLY?! The young...
This May for Mother’s Day, I am taking a cue from The Nap Ministry and taking a 2 month break from the blog and social media. Possibly the Etsy shops as well. I am tired. I am bored. I picked up my crochet hook a few weeks ago, found a sweater pattern online and was...
