I Promise I Am Still Alive

Hey.  It’s good to see you.  Have you lost weight?  I’m digging the new beard.  It’s been a while, hasn’t it?  How’s the wife?  Kids?  What have I been up to?  Well.  Got a minute?

A few weeks ago, I was cast and shot my first television bit for a new reality show on MTV.  Don’t worry, I’m not a contestant, I was actually using some comedic talent as a made up character.  I’m not sure how much I’m allowed to say, but I’ll have more details up once the show starts…  wouldn’t want to spoil such “rivetting” television for anyone.  But basically I got hired to harass a bunch of popped collar jock douchebags.  I love my life.  I got a fake name and everything!

For someone whose worked exclusively behind the camera up to this point, it was a pretty interesting experience to be on the other side.  My knee jerk reaction to help when a spill happens had to be quelled, not to mention the fact that I rarely wear much make up of any kind.  People speak to you differently too, and it’s interesting if you know all that is going on behind the scenes while you are standing in front doing your thing.  Also, you work FAR less hours - I was only on set for 4 and got paid for a full day.  That was pretty awesome.

Overall it was a blur, a new kind of challenge and a LOT of fun.

But that’s not all!  I’m in a new sketch writing class over at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre.  If you are thinking about taking any kind of comedy classes out here, go with them, everyone who is big in comedy right now has ties to that theatre.  They have shows every night of the week for $8, $5 or free, and I am rarely disappointed by anything.  I’ve also been doing a bunch of open mics around the city, and am booked on a show at the Improv Olympic on October 12th!  So if you’re in town, come on by!  I’ll have more details as it gets closer.

What else… The Emmys were a joke.  Poor Josh Grobin.  I was embarassed for you.  The only good part was seeing five of my husbands on stage - Ricky Gervais, Conan O’Brien, Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert and Steve Carrell.  Could someone arrange me a slumber party with all of them please?  I just want to do hair, eat chocolate pudding and talk about boys all night long.

Production Assistant-wise…  as you guys can probably tell, I’m making the transition away from doing it.  Right now I am coordinating for a production company that does live event shows, another way that your film degree can be put to use.  The hours are easier, and while its definitely not as fun, its good to have some time back to myself so I’m not feeling constantly over worked.

Also - last night was the season premiere for Dexter on Showtime.  If you do not watch this show, you are missing out.

I PROMISE next week I will have another crazy story update.  I’m modeling for a friend of mine’s make up class on Wednesday night, maybe something wacky will happen then.  Peace out, cub scouts.