I guess before I start in on my life as it happens day by day, I thought I should tell you a little bit about myself. I am an equity actress who is trying to break into the Chicago market. I have been told that it is difficult, that the scene can be very “clicky”. That doesn’t really bother me…I want to work with my friends too, who doesn’t really…can I blame other’s for wanting to work with talent that is a commodity rather than an unknown?
In the 3 years I have lived here, I have succeeded in starting a music career. I sing at various clubs around town, as well as for the city of Chicago’s tourism board. But, try as I might, I just can’t seem to get my foot in the door of a theatre.
Together, we are going to take this journey and see what will become of me.I hope to sit down with you once a week and recap the events of note. I promise it will be anything but dull.
I not only have a career in the arts, but I have a job-job in the arts, as well. I work for the Lyric Theatre of Chicago. Yeah, everyone says “Wow, what a cool job!” I basically pick up dirty underwear for a living. I am a dresser and a part time stitcher in the costume shop (I did a lot of non-equity regional work, where you had to work backstage as well as on). So, I can guarantee that there will be something to talk about. Come back on Monday and see you yourself.
