Changing My Tune

Today I put in a call to Big Apple Improv followed up with emailing my resume so that I can get an audition appointment with this group. They visit schools, church groups, hospitals, even prisons to bring the joy of improv to people (and convicts) of all ages. Sounds kinds cool! Also, it's a paid gig - and as I stated before - I needs to make some money. ASAP...

This evening I went to a show at Ars Nova featuring my boyfriend's roommate. He was offered the opportunity to do his own solo show of his original songs immediately after a performance in an A.N.T. Fest show this past November. I had wished for a similar outcome for us following our premiere of "The Spotlight" in Ars Nova's festival, but it simply was not to be...yet.

All envy aside, I was really looking forward to the show & truly excited for him - especially knowing that he had accepted the challenge of composing a bunch of entirely "nerdy" and funny original songs in a mere couple of months. I had even lended my voice to one of his tracks! (He didn't end up using my backup vocals in the show - but it was still cool to be asked.) It also earned me a little nod in the Program's "Special Thanks" section.

Watching the show tonight, I felt like a proud parent watching his or her child in a school recital. It was a great show that left everybody wanting more. I was particularly inspired! I left the theater thinking - "Hey! I can do that! I should do that! Why couldn't I do that?" (Or something in the same vain, that is.

This show has definitely fueled me and lit another fire under my behind. No more talking about woulda, coulda, shoulda - I'm going to write me some songs doggonnit! And they are gonna be good!

I hope.