Maybe we'll have some pumpkin pie, and we'll do some caroling...

Only 5 weeks left!

Ryan Stana

I can't believe it's almost August!! We have lots of family members coming in August, as well as an appearance from Mr. RWS [and Associates Entertainment Inc.] himself, Ryan Stana. My own parents and my aunt Gail are coming out next week, and I can't wait to show them around the White Mountains and have some tasty lob-staaaaah! Hopefully, the Weather Gods will smile favorable upon us, since the idea of getting caught in a rainstorm at the summit of Wildcat Mountain is not exactly what I have in mind!

I was on Family Dinner detail last night, and I made my mom's recipe for Pear, Walnut, and Gorgonzola Foccacia, for which she won 1st place in the national Flesichmann's Yeast competition a few years ago. Needless to say, it was a big hit! It's strange to think that all six of us have had a chance to make Family Dinner, and we're back to the top of the rotation again. So far, we've had:
1. Beef Bourguignon (me)
2. Summer Vegetable Lasagna (John, assisted by Rebecca)
3. Chunky Chili (Dan)
4. Chicken Stew and Biscuits (Corey)
5. Beef and Turkey Tacos (Rebecca)
6. Super Cheesy Mac n Cheese (Haley)

Isn't that an incredible line-up? Even the folks who claimed they "can't cook" found out that, well, they were WRONG! :-D All these meals were really good, and I think it means a lot to all of us that we have made a tradition of getting together and eating as a cast once a week. It's easy to get divided as the weeks go by, but to have one night set aside for just us (and yummy food!) is really a blessing. And I can't wait to see what everyone dreams up for their next (and last!) go-around.


We also watched the Opening Ceremonies of the Olympics together, and made appetizers to represent different countries. We are adorable. And apparently, a very food-related cast!

In non-food-related news, I have a favor to ask. RWS is putting out a Facebook contest in which the employees of the company get one-on-one session with casting directors and agents is they get 6,000 "Likes" on their Facebook page. Do me a solid and Like their page, please? It would be a huge opportunity for me to be seen by a bunch of industry professionals!! We're currently at 3,365 Likes. Here's the link: RWS and Associates Entertainment Inc.
Thanks!

That's all for now from the White Mountains.


Until next time...

Haul out the holly!

So...we have officially passed the halfway mark of our contract!
It's been 47 days since we began, with 44 days left to go. I can't say that the time has FLOWN, exactly, but I will admit that it doesn't feel like we've been here for almost 7 weeks. There are days when it feels like we jusst arrived last week, and days that I'm surprised that we're still in July.

On the other hand, I got an excuse to make cake.

I've been going to physical therapy sessions twice a week for a few weeks now, and it's been nice to get some consistent work done on my shoulder. It still hurts, but I'm hopeful, and my therapist is lovely. Luckily, the therapy clinic is only a 10 minute walk from my apartment, so for once I don't feel like a burden on anyone to get me where I want to be. Also, it's a nice walk. :)
Haley is cooking Family Meal tonight (last week was Rebecca, who made an AWESOME taco spread), and Corey will be debuting his original one-act "Three" on Monday night with a staged reading! It's in the apartment, granted, but we're all really excited to see his work on its feet. Speaking of performing, the Santa's Village Idol talent show is next week, and we have nooooo clue what to do. Interpretive rain dance? Synchronized mosquito-swatting? Beat poetry about moose? I'll letcha know..
Dan and I went to see a concert given by Elizabeth Von Trapp (a direct grandaughter of Captain Von Trapp of SOUND OF MUSIC fame) at a church in Lancaster. Her voice is truly beautiful and it was a lovely concert. I would highly recommend looking her up on YouTube! Like here:

It was also really cool to hear "Eidelweiss" sung by a Von Trapp...it made all my musical theatre senses tingle! :)
That's really all for now. I'm looking forward to my parents and my Aunt Gail's visit in a few weeks, and I'm hoping to get some sightseeing in if the friggen rain will let up long enough to let me!!
Until next time...

O Come, All Ye Faithful..

 Today's blog post is going to start with a short reel I made of the shows here. I made this to send off to the CD at Hong Kong Disneyland to sort of keep me in her mind for casting the upcoming contracts for October. Enjoy!

And now...

Has it really been 9 days since my last post? Jeesh, I need to get better at this blogging thing.

The shows are still going fine, the park attendance has been picking up, and the Christmas spirit is alive and well, so nothing new to report in that department. The weeks have been going by quickly (we're already into week 5!), but the days go by slowly. It's a weird feeling, but I suppose that's to be expected when you fall into a rhythm.

RHYTHM!

We celebrated the Fourth of July by staying indoors, avoiding the thunderous downpour and the lightning. the rain actually let up a bit by the time the fireworks in newarby Lancaster were scheduled to go off, but the lightning came back. Not gonna lie, it was pretty cool to watch fireworks against a background of a lightning storm. I tried to get a picture of the phenomenon, but alas..

Happy Fourth!

We celebrated Rebecca's 23rd birthday a few days agowith a house party with the international students and  a cast dinner at the 2 Kings pub at the Spalding Inn. We all ended up having the seafood-stuffed haddock special, which was DELICIOUS.  It didn't sit too well with the many beers we had later that night, but man...delish.

pre-haddock hotness

Last week Dan and I went to the Flume Gorge, which is a beautiful ravine in the White Mountain National Forest (and was also free with our employee passbooks!). It was a really beautiful walk, and an even more beautiful day. Lucky for us, since the rest of the week before and after our one day off was MISERABLE and rainy. Yick. The Day Off gods must have smiled on us.

and when they smile, they SMILE.

In other, less exciting news, I am now a card-carrying member of the Jefferson Public Library!

Hellooooo free DVD rentals!

local.

I hope you all enjoy the rest of your week, and as always, check my Artist page on Facebook for day-to-day updates. 

LIVE FREE OR DIE,

Barrie

I spent Christmas down in Aaaaaafricaaaaa...

So, in total defiance of New England meteorologists everywhere, it has been just lovely and sunny these last few days. It was nothing but rain rain rain in the forecasts, and then BAM: I have a farmer's tan after glad-handing the park guests for an hour outside. Or maybe I should call it an elf tan? :)
This is a good thing, since the last almost-two weeks have been dreary, chilly, and torrentially raining. So while the rest of the country stews in its own sweat and loses their electricity, we worry about our wigs getting wet and trying to making spirits bright under the ominous cumulus clouds.
But enough about the Live Free or Die state's weather issues..

Today's forecast is Puddle-y with a chance of Damp.

 

Attendance at the park has been picking up, which means doing fewer shows for a quasi-enthusiastic theater of 10 people. Also, it means many after-work trips to the pool across the street, thankful for the sunshine til 9pm-ish. Elves come in all colors, right? Even Italian/Hawaiian Toasty Summer Brown?  I'm still trying to get up the courage to go blonde this summer, since I'm wigged for all my shows. The hair salons around here are a little dubious, however...
I was visited by Oli for a few days last week, and it was nice to have him around to chase the gloomy days away. Many gingerbread cookies were decorated and eaten, many crossword puzzles were defeated, and one night of international charades were some good times. We went through part of the Kancamangus Highway--which cuts through the White Mountain National Forest--for one afternoon, and despite the rain, the scenery was gorgeous.

Gorgeous?

 

Looking forward to the Flume Gorge on Tuesday (the Grand Canyon of New Hampshire, apparently). Also, my parents should be coming out in early August, and I'm very excited! We just got our NEAAPA (Neww England Area Funtime Parks and Such..or something) discount books, with lots of free passes to all kinds of attractions in the area. It looks like it's time to go exploring all that the Granite State has to offer!! Why do I feel like it's going to involve a lot of maple-flavored ice cream and moose-themed souvenirs?
Have a great July 4th week!
Until next time,
B