Train 2 Broadway

I started the Train2Broadway blog as a way to chronical my adventures as an actor here in New York City. With all the auditions, bookings or lack there of, I thought I might have a story to tell. If not I could at least track my growth, and share it with the world at the same time.

missinglinc asked: I haven't even followed you for 2.5 seconds & I just want to say I absolutely LOVE the purpose of your blog. Lol Excited to read about your experiences! (I'm probably gonna go back & stalk your previous posts.)

Thanks man.   Im just growing as a writer and a person in general.  Thanks for the follow.  Now I’m inspired to be more consistent.

Failure

Failure is not a sign of a lack of skill or talent, but rather an opportunity to sharpen your skills, and refocus. Then try again.

Going to auditions day after day, and not booking can be viewed as a daunting endeavor. Countless directors, and casting associates stare at you across a long table while you perform your monologue or some other piece of work determining your fate. That’s one way to look at the audition process. As for myself, I’ve decided to look at auditioning as an opportunity to explore my character and as another venue to share my work and talent.

Well into the second quarter of the new year I’ve begun to look at the audition process not as something to be feared, but rather as a great opportunity to showcase my skills. With that outlook failure never comes into the picture.

Time to Run

     Happy New Year!  At what point in the year is it no longer appropriate to say Happy New Year?  Who knows.  I hope you are sticking to your New Year’s Resolutions, goals and diets.

     This New Year has brought an abundance of opportunities.  Theatre companies are gearing up for their season, college seniors are preparing to shoot their short films and acting classes are more than ready for enrollment. 

     It is close to the end of February and there is still time to receive all that the new year has to offer you.  The snow has melted, the sun is shining.  Don’t let another day pass you by without moving closer to your dreams.

City Sidewalks

     As the year draws to a close I reflect on the road I have traveled this year in pursuit of my dream.

     The trek this year has been filled with adventure, excitement and some powerful lessons to propel me forward into 2013 and beyond.

     I’ve had the opportunity to sing for a living this summer, been in more plays in this one year than I have ever before, traveled for commercial shoots, and inspired by artists that play, sing and create on the streets of New York everyday.   I am thrilled that I have met and started to build a network around me of other successful artists. 

     Most importantly though is the lesson I learned long ago, but forgot along the way.  All I need is to believe in myself, and that what I have right now in this moment is enough.  No more no less.

Merry Christmas

Satire off off Broadway

     It has been a while since I’ve written, but its not because I haven’t been busy.  I’ve been working, singing and playing.  Mostly growing and enjoying life.

     This new project however took me for a spin.  Its been a while since I’ve worked on a comedic project.  This sketch comedy offered an opportunity to play multiple characters in the heart of the theatre district.  Though it was off Broadway it was an opportunity I couldn’t resist.

     The scritp and cast were great.  I guess the irony is that the director was not.  Not til the very end did we get feedback which mad the process frustrating.  It reminded me of being at work.   Co-workers and I get along well.  Its management that makes the job suck.

    And thats what satire is a funny look at something not so funny.