Optimal Optimism

This afternoon I was hard at work searching the web for more job opportunities and auditions to attend. The last couple of months have been a bit quiet in the audition department - but to my surprise, today I came across a number of listings!

It looks like the cold frost of winter and our downtrodden economy has not killed off every last bit of hope. There is a light shining at the end of this dismal tunnel after all!

I also happened upon a listing looking for telesales and fundraising staff for the Second Stage Theater in New York. The methods of response were either by email or phone - so feeling bold, I attempted a call. After a brief conversation about my experience in the field, the man on the other end of the line seemed quite anxious to meet with me on Monday afternoon! An actual possible job interview? Things are looking up! He said that he would get in touch with me on Sunday evening to confirm a meeting - but this is one of the best looking prospects I've had all year. Sure, it isn't a dream job, but it's something to help pay the bills!

After filing away a few more audition dates in my phone I was feeling really optimistic about what the future holds. It's effing scary out there and I realize that I haven't been letting the gravity of the situation set in entirely. However I think, what good would that do? Set me into panic mode? No sir!

I think that my much-improved mood really improved my improv at tonight's Made-Up Musical as well! There were only five of us in tonight's cast and the house was full of friendly faces. One of which was a very good actor/director friend of mine who recently made the move back to the city. He had been promising to come and see the show for ages and he brought another friend along who I had met at the New York Musical Festival Meet & Greet. Things are finally coming full circle - connections are beginning to be made.