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...
As of a few weeks ago, my husband and I got our first dose of the Moderna shot! Praise science!! Second dose to come and my babies can see their grandparents again! Theatres are starting to open up, slowly and carefully. Will I be auditioning again? Mmmmmmmmmmeehhhhh....
The short answer is: Because I had kids. The long answer is…way too fucking long. And honestly, I’m still processing it. The guilt still arises, though less frequently, and it’s been 6 years since I made this decision. Quite possibly longer. Making the choice to leave...
This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something I may earn a small commission. Thank you! Not too long ago, a friend of mine once asked me, “Do you still consider yourself an actor?” This person was also an actor. AND a parent. And I took...
A few weeks ago, my 5 year old and I were talking about things we liked about ourselves and each other. We complimented each other and I told her, “I think I have a beautiful voice. I’m a good singer!” She responded, “Yes, you are, Mommy!” Okay, that made me weep...
