Today in musical theatre…
Role call
“There will never, ever, be another time in my career when I can say I am simultaneously playing Wendla Bergmann and Hedda Gabler. An actress’s dream.”
A New York Minute
I love New York. Have I mentioned that yet? I’m actually writing this on the subway during a 3am journey back to Brooklyn that has the misfortune of being on a local train. In other words this means I could probably travel the width of England in the time it will now take me to …
The power of 01235
It’s a little known fact (ahem) that I spent the two summers of 2008/9 at an incredible place, safely nestled away in the heart of Massachusetts’ Berkshire Mountains. Camp Emerson was where I met some of my best friends and had some truly unforgettable experiences and since the day I first arrived there at 19 …
Crown Heights Haiku
Just the three of us.
The Pug, the boyfriend and me.
Scene of happiness.
First days, plays and Craiglist…oh my
Terrible effort on my behalf for not updating this sooner. I will write a full round up of my wonderful first week soon when I have photos to demonstrate exactly how beautiful this city can be if you’re in the right place. Sadly I’m currently not in the right place so all potential writing time …
Sun
Two Door Cinema Club – “Sun”
On the eve of my final night in London, this song goes out to the one person who more than anyone else has given me every ounce of self belief I have needed to embark on this journey. The only thing more overwhelming than leaving someone special for a while is the knowledge that the real adventure together has just begun and the rest, truly, is still unwritten. ”New York to London… I’ll stay right there with you”
(Full credit to my fabulous Aunt Susan for introducing me to this memorable and oh so apt track)
The problem with packing
Whoever decided that the international baggage allowance was 1x 23kgs never had to live away for 4 months. They were also not female and/or aware of the importance of layering.
To blog, or not to blog
That is, indeed, the question. The answer as it would appear is yes and so with that begins this; a documented journey of a 23 yr old actress, soon to be departing London life for the bright lights of New York City. Expect tales of current endeavours as well as those from years gone by, …