The best time to visit the P.O. (my new favorite abbreviation) is after eleven. That way you know your new mail has arrived. As I entered the P.O. I noticed signs on the windows. For some reason I thought they were quite comical (view attached picture for a laugh). Anyways, I grabbed the mail from our box, sent out the metered mail, and stood in line and sent out a book to one of our board members. The post office was bumping and the line was not expected. I was only in a rush because I wanted as much time as possible to work on my monologues. My plan was hit the P.O. and head to the Merriweather to work for 30 or 40 minutes. When I arrived at the Merriweather I had closer to 25 minutes, but I took advantage of the time anyways. I now have my Shakespeare piece memorized and on it's feet. I'm still struggling with the Laramie piece, but I think it's more of a memorization thing than anything. Once I get it in my head I should be able to work better with it. I have to get on the ball though, both are to be ready by Thursday!
I returned to the office around 12, and was really eager to get my hands on a copy of The Laramie Project. We have one at the theatre, only problem is it's way up high and the step stool is in storage. Lucky for me, Ms. Kris was willing to do some desk standing. After she snagged the copy I copied it (to add to a yet to be put together second script binder) :):) and headed back to the office to get some reading done.
By this time Ms. Denise had the second Flex ready for me to print and send out. I was in multi-task mode. Switching between printing and reading. I'd read a few pages, print a few letters. I felt like I wasn't get much done as far as the letters go, but I actually printed more letters than I thought. I have now completed my 19th play since arriving here in January! (go me!) I really enjoyed The Laramie Project despite the story. It was a short play but very dense. Once I finished the play I ran upstairs to gather the letters I printed to be stuffed later. A quick batch out, and I was on my way to voice!
Beth and I discussed 30-40 minutes sessions. We managed to go went way over though. However, being our first session, I think it's safe to say it was expected. :) We started by discussing my voice and what I need to work on . Beth then had me do two of my monologues to see where my voice was at. Basically my normal voice is not my stage voice, and it is important to make them as one. I know I have some serious work to do. When working on your voice it is very easy to forget to breathe. Always always always remember to breathe! Beth went through a warm up with me and by then time we were finished I definitely noticed the change in my voice. I'm eager to continue these sessions with Beth, I know they will be very helpful, and hopefully very impressive! Until tomorrow...
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