offers and auditions

Haven't written since I returned from Jordan. Things have been going well. I'm trying to really use the momentum from the film to propel forward with casting directors and agents. Ideally I'd like to have 3 additional credits on my resume when the film comes out in '08.

• I got a call from the California Shakespeare Festival on Friday offering me the role of Cordelia's understudy in King Lear. I had auditioned there several times and they never had a place for me in their season but always said they liked me. Of course now I'm in LA, so its not really a possibility for me now but flattering none the less.
• I am auditioning for Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson at the Mark Taper Forum on Monday. It is a musical. I know, I know, I can't sing!!! That my friends is why I'm going to act the hell out of the song and they won't hear the notes. I have to bring a rock song, so I'm doing, You Oughta Know by Alanis Morsette. Ah... the 90's gotta love it. It's a company I'd love to work for but am not sure this is the perfect role for me. However, I'm so excited to be seen by these casting directors so they can keep me in mind for future projects. Below is some info about the show.
  

A new Wild West rock musical

A fast-paced irreverent Wild West rock musical on the founding of the modern Democratic Party. Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson redefines America’s seventh president, a frontiersman of humble stock who invented populism, removed Indians west, and played a kick-ass guitar. “Populism Yea Yea”

I'll let you know.

Home Safe

After 26 hours of travel... I'm home. Thanks for reading. I'll continue to update as I get auditions and stuff.

homeward bound

on my way home today!!!

On Set

Here are some pix from the set, on location:
Enjoy!

the green room, where the actor's hang out


hair and make-up trailer with Elizabeth and Christian


catering tent


me with my "dirty" make-up on,
so it looks like I've been in the dirt all day


me in full costume


some of the extras hanging out

IMDB.COM

They finally got around to adding me. Click HERE to check it out.

Keepin' it Local

As we continue to wait for shooting to resume, Christian and I decided to experience the culture from a local's point of view. (p.s. shooting does resume tomorrow)

On Saturday....

Christian, Rassan, his daughter Dareen, and I all drove down to the Dead Sea. This time we got a daypass for the Movenpick. Its a swiss resort. We hung out, ate, and watched the sunset while floating in the Dead Sea.

Christian and Rassan with mud at Dead Sea

On Sunday...

We have become very friendly with Rassan's family and today he invited us over for lunch. He calls us "family", as is the custom here, much like in Turkey. We had a traditional Jordanian lunch and hung out in their house.

The Ladies

Christian, Rassan, with his eldest son, and wife

After we visited the oldest sweetshop in Jordan where they have traditional sweets made with pistachios. I am exhausted from all the socializing and sun exposure. Looking forward to finishing and coming home.

Roman Theatre

Today I had the day off so I decided to do a little exploring of Amman City Center. Today is Friday and a lot of the businesses are closed except in the City Center. I started out at the Roman Theatre and then went on to do some shopping for gifts. FYI, shopping for men is very difficult. Below are some pictures from the day. I am getting more comfortable and confident alone in cabs so I can venture further away from the hotel.

base of amphitheatre


view from the top


columns at the base


browsed museum after
below are some interesting parts of the exhibit


original tiles from a Church in Jerash, Jordan (6th century AD)

Going back to Dead Sea tomorrow for a day trip with Christian. Nice and relaxing I'm sure.