Quick Update

Ok Ok I've been absolutely terrible about writing! Somehow at the conclusion of my time at the Esper Studio I've become increasingly busier, when I thought I might have more free time. That is the nature of NYC, and myself. If suddenly more time is available, it will be filled beyond capacity. No excuse though. Apologies (I'm apologizing to myself as much as you)

Now, quick update: The last day of Esper I began a new class at Atlantic Theater Company for monologues with Karen Kohlhaas, who was just voted best monologue instructor here! Not too shabby, I think! Anyway, the class was fabulous and I learned a ton, plus it was nice to know that I can in fact act outside of the world I've known for the past two years at the Esper Studio. Slowly taking baby-steps into the great big world of NYC and the millions of actors that inhabit it!
Currently, I am back at Esper Studio studying Shakespeare with the studio's namesake, Bill Esper, and Nancy Mayans, who has been my voice teacher the past 2 years. Its an incredible class and has only increased my appreciation and desire to perform Shakespeare. Speaking of, Al Pacino is currently doing Shylock in "The Merchant of Venice" in Central Park this summer, so be looking for an entry about how we camped out to get tickets for this free but terribly popular event!
Also on the horizon I am competing (although maybe competing is an overly ambitious word) in a sprint triathlon in Montauk on the 18th! You might be thinking, "Wow, I didn't know you were a triathlete" and I'm not. Signed up for fun and that is precisely what I plan on experiencing, probably along with a little pain and fatigue. Going to start training the swim part today and find a place to air up to tires on the bike I'm going to use! I got 10 days! Wish me luck!