Okay, so I (Kristi) totally dropped the ball on blogging over the holidays. Being in a show, traveling to MI to be with family and trying to fit in time with good friends took center stage.
I didn't totally forget about the project though! I have been working on a few things and I'll be sharing those with you later this week.
Stay tuned! :)
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Saturday, November 27, 2010
A Quick Update
Hi all!
I've been slightly absent from the blog recently, but I'm taking a break amidst the Thanksgiving festivities to pop in and say hello! Rehearsal is keeping me super busy, but our show open next Saturday and I'll have much more time to shift my focus back to the blog.
I've recently been given some suggestions for new monologues, so I'm really excited to look them up and tackle them when I get back to Chicago. That said, I echo Whitney's post below...
We want YOU, playwrights!
Don't hide behind that computer screen because I know you're out there! We went to college with some talented folks AND I've met some talented folks since moving to Chicago, so...send us your stuff!
Speaking from the heart, new material is my favorite material to perform. One of the monologues I've been doing since I moved to Chicago was something I wrote and it's always gotten a good reception. Casting directors get tired of hearing the same monologues over and over and I get tired of doing them. It's great to have some "standards" in your repertoire, but the new work or the in-development work is the work that gets an actor remembered. And more than once I've had a casting director ask me what the monologue was from and write down the title and author. So they're not just paying attention to the actors. They are paying attention to the material too!
Okay. Enough begging. Time for some coffee, some breakfast and a shower. My family and I have a busy day of museum going and I've got Christmas gifts to finish later.
Enjoy the rest of your holiday weekend and make sure not to get lost in the hustle and bustle of the next 4 weeks. Take some time to enjoy a warm cup of cocoa by the light of the Christmas tree. (Or the lights decorating your windows if you live in an studio and have no room for Christmas tree, like me. :) )
With gratitude,
Kristi
I've been slightly absent from the blog recently, but I'm taking a break amidst the Thanksgiving festivities to pop in and say hello! Rehearsal is keeping me super busy, but our show open next Saturday and I'll have much more time to shift my focus back to the blog.
I've recently been given some suggestions for new monologues, so I'm really excited to look them up and tackle them when I get back to Chicago. That said, I echo Whitney's post below...
We want YOU, playwrights!
Don't hide behind that computer screen because I know you're out there! We went to college with some talented folks AND I've met some talented folks since moving to Chicago, so...send us your stuff!
Speaking from the heart, new material is my favorite material to perform. One of the monologues I've been doing since I moved to Chicago was something I wrote and it's always gotten a good reception. Casting directors get tired of hearing the same monologues over and over and I get tired of doing them. It's great to have some "standards" in your repertoire, but the new work or the in-development work is the work that gets an actor remembered. And more than once I've had a casting director ask me what the monologue was from and write down the title and author. So they're not just paying attention to the actors. They are paying attention to the material too!
Okay. Enough begging. Time for some coffee, some breakfast and a shower. My family and I have a busy day of museum going and I've got Christmas gifts to finish later.
Enjoy the rest of your holiday weekend and make sure not to get lost in the hustle and bustle of the next 4 weeks. Take some time to enjoy a warm cup of cocoa by the light of the Christmas tree. (Or the lights decorating your windows if you live in an studio and have no room for Christmas tree, like me. :) )
With gratitude,
Kristi
Monday, November 22, 2010
We want YOU!
All right, playwrights. I know you're out there. I might just start naming names...maybe. Maybe I'll just tag you on the book of face. We still need your submissions here at Monologue Mania! We will TAPE our rehearsals! We will put a voice to your story! Submit at monologuemania@gmail.com. Do it. :)
Anyhoo-I've got an audition tonight. I'm using the Cow poem again in a more edited and concise version (because that's the process my friends: find, edit, perform, tweak, edit again, and test), and I'm singing (because this audition is for a musical!). I'm not going to reveal what I'm singing quite yet, but I'll give you hints: Its a newer rock musical, its by a man with only one name (because he is as cool, if not cooler, than other one-name wonders-ie. Prince), and the musical is about his life. Can you guess the musical?
I'll tell you the answer in my audition update, but otherwise, get thee to an iTunes store and download this music (if you've guessed what it is yet). IT WILL BLOW YOUR MIND. Well, I loved it anyway.
Happy Monday!
Anyhoo-I've got an audition tonight. I'm using the Cow poem again in a more edited and concise version (because that's the process my friends: find, edit, perform, tweak, edit again, and test), and I'm singing (because this audition is for a musical!). I'm not going to reveal what I'm singing quite yet, but I'll give you hints: Its a newer rock musical, its by a man with only one name (because he is as cool, if not cooler, than other one-name wonders-ie. Prince), and the musical is about his life. Can you guess the musical?
I'll tell you the answer in my audition update, but otherwise, get thee to an iTunes store and download this music (if you've guessed what it is yet). IT WILL BLOW YOUR MIND. Well, I loved it anyway.
Happy Monday!
Thursday, November 11, 2010
The Results Are In!!
Alright, I want to send a hearty thank you to the 10 or so people who voted.
There was a definite winner for our poll-An Awesome New Play.
Alas, if only I knew some playwrights that could submit some awesome new works for us to play with...WAIT A MINUTE! I know many of you write (and write well) so don't be shy.
Playwrights are the most important people in theatre-without them, there would be no story. And without a story--there'd be no point to doing theatre. Who wants to stare at a blank stage with actors staring blankly back at you. Not me, no sir.
So come one, come all. CALLING ALL PLAYWRIGHTS!!
If you'd like for us to use your work in an upcoming audition, or just to workshop it, please email us a PDF document to monologuemania@gmail.com. We can give you feedback on our experiences with your work, we'll even video our rehearsal readings. Isn't that just what you're looking for? A way to hear your beautiful new work??!!?!
Happy Writing!
There was a definite winner for our poll-An Awesome New Play.
Alas, if only I knew some playwrights that could submit some awesome new works for us to play with...WAIT A MINUTE! I know many of you write (and write well) so don't be shy.
Playwrights are the most important people in theatre-without them, there would be no story. And without a story--there'd be no point to doing theatre. Who wants to stare at a blank stage with actors staring blankly back at you. Not me, no sir.
So come one, come all. CALLING ALL PLAYWRIGHTS!!
If you'd like for us to use your work in an upcoming audition, or just to workshop it, please email us a PDF document to monologuemania@gmail.com. We can give you feedback on our experiences with your work, we'll even video our rehearsal readings. Isn't that just what you're looking for? A way to hear your beautiful new work??!!?!
Happy Writing!
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
We Suck.
Let's just call it like it is. We suck at updating this blog.
Speaking from my end, I know I toy with your hearts. I promise you update after update and then no update comes. I tell you I'm working on things, but keep you in the dark. Well, I'm turning on a light because here's what happened to me.
I got cast in a show.
First, let me just say...about damn time! Second, let me apologize (again) for not sending more updates. I'm trying to figure out how to manage my schedule between working a full time job, a part time job and rehearsing a show. Quite frankly, at the end of the day, the only thing I want to do is read a book or watch TV.
This show has been especially challenging because not only do we sing the entire show, but we're also using puppets. And having never done any puppetry before, I'm learning a whole new skill. For instance, did you know puppets breathe? I sure didn't.
So, although I know our relationship is hanging on by a thread, stay with us! Even if we don't blog about it, we are definitely still working toward our goal of 50 monologues found, cut, memorized and blocked by Memorial Day 2011.
And a great big thanks to everyone who voted in our poll! Looks like we're going to be on the hunt for some awesome new plays. (I actually have one in mind already, I'm just waiting for it to be published)
Also, if you're in the Chicagoland area and want to see my show, Blue Nativity, visit Quest Theatre Ensemble's webpage for more info. Info on the show should be up this weekend.
Thanks all for sticking with us.
With gratitude -
Kristi
Speaking from my end, I know I toy with your hearts. I promise you update after update and then no update comes. I tell you I'm working on things, but keep you in the dark. Well, I'm turning on a light because here's what happened to me.
I got cast in a show.
First, let me just say...about damn time! Second, let me apologize (again) for not sending more updates. I'm trying to figure out how to manage my schedule between working a full time job, a part time job and rehearsing a show. Quite frankly, at the end of the day, the only thing I want to do is read a book or watch TV.
This show has been especially challenging because not only do we sing the entire show, but we're also using puppets. And having never done any puppetry before, I'm learning a whole new skill. For instance, did you know puppets breathe? I sure didn't.
So, although I know our relationship is hanging on by a thread, stay with us! Even if we don't blog about it, we are definitely still working toward our goal of 50 monologues found, cut, memorized and blocked by Memorial Day 2011.
And a great big thanks to everyone who voted in our poll! Looks like we're going to be on the hunt for some awesome new plays. (I actually have one in mind already, I'm just waiting for it to be published)
Also, if you're in the Chicagoland area and want to see my show, Blue Nativity, visit Quest Theatre Ensemble's webpage for more info. Info on the show should be up this weekend.
Thanks all for sticking with us.
With gratitude -
Kristi
Saturday, October 30, 2010
A Poll
Hello friends,
In the spirit of election day fast approaching, I thought we should take a new spin on the content of the blog. After all, we're writing for you in addition to documenting our trials and errors for ourselves.
I want to know where you want us to look for the month of November. Have you heard of a great play? Have YOU written something brilliant we could test for you? Got a great article to edit, a TV show to record, a dream that was amazing and you wrote it all down on a pad of paper next to your bed? We want to hear about it!!
Please, fill out the poll below (it will be open until Nov. 8), and post a comment to elaborate on your choice. Part of being a non-lazy, procrastinating actor is to have support that gives us a swift kick in the you-know-what. Don't worry about not knowing our "type" or what kind of material any given audition would call for. Just tell us what you like.
Because we like you. And we hope you like us. :)
What material do you think we should work on next?
Please comment below to elaborate (we'd love titles, links, etc. but we will decide what is appropriate and what is spam. Don't you dare, spammers. I mean it.) or email us at monologuemania2011@gmail.com.
You're awesome. Believe it, and have a safe, happy Halloween.
-Whit
In the spirit of election day fast approaching, I thought we should take a new spin on the content of the blog. After all, we're writing for you in addition to documenting our trials and errors for ourselves.
I want to know where you want us to look for the month of November. Have you heard of a great play? Have YOU written something brilliant we could test for you? Got a great article to edit, a TV show to record, a dream that was amazing and you wrote it all down on a pad of paper next to your bed? We want to hear about it!!
Please, fill out the poll below (it will be open until Nov. 8), and post a comment to elaborate on your choice. Part of being a non-lazy, procrastinating actor is to have support that gives us a swift kick in the you-know-what. Don't worry about not knowing our "type" or what kind of material any given audition would call for. Just tell us what you like.
Because we like you. And we hope you like us. :)
What material do you think we should work on next?
Please comment below to elaborate (we'd love titles, links, etc. but we will decide what is appropriate and what is spam. Don't you dare, spammers. I mean it.) or email us at monologuemania2011@gmail.com.
You're awesome. Believe it, and have a safe, happy Halloween.
-Whit
M.I.A.
No, not the singer.
Sorry I have been absent from this blog for so long! I have been sick-o. I'm just now starting to get over something I came down with about 2 weeks ago. It started small and thenknocked. me. out.
I just wanted to let you all know I'm still alive and that I'll be back next week with a fabulous update!
In the meantime, enjoy your Halloween weekend! I am going as Mother Nature. What about you?
--Kristi
Sorry I have been absent from this blog for so long! I have been sick-o. I'm just now starting to get over something I came down with about 2 weeks ago. It started small and thenknocked. me. out.
I just wanted to let you all know I'm still alive and that I'll be back next week with a fabulous update!
In the meantime, enjoy your Halloween weekend! I am going as Mother Nature. What about you?
--Kristi
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