While I'm here, I might as well go through the couple of things I have to look forward to now. Summer is coming, and where there's summer, there's summer camp. I've already applied to two camps, one sleep away, one day and, while I'm not actually holding my breath for either one of them, I do feel better about having options.
It is looking more and more like I will be returning to the shelter of my mother's roof post-graduation where I have the option of not paying rent and the frustration of not being anywhere near a bus line, so my next trip home (well...the next next one...) really needs to include a trip to the DMV. Fortunately for me though, there is a lot of theatre happening in the Atlanta area and, if none of that is panning out at a given moment, there's a Family Dollar up the street that I can walk to to earn my supper.
First off, I should acknowledge that I was able to keep my Atlanta Performs slot, so I'm still going to be seen by a good number of Atlanta area companies on Monday. I have a full two minutes, thirty seconds more than what I'm used to for an audition slot, to catch the eye of one company...maybe two...maybe seven. I have no idea who will be there of what they're looking for, but it just might be me. This may very well be my alternative to SETC.
In a little more than a week, I will be auditioning for Stone Mountain Park's summer entertainment. It's in Stone Mountain, so I wouldn't necessarily have to drive myself to and from work, the pay is good for a summer job going to someone who doesn't have to pay rent, and it has a pretty fixed schedule, so if I try to do something else, I know what I'm getting into. I'm paying a hundred bucks and missing another day of classes to come back next week and audition, but I am wisely auditioning on the same day as callbacks, so I won't have to worry about my absence keeping me from getting a job. Greyhound really should have frequent traveler miles. Being that it's only a summer position, I'll be back to seeking a job fairly quickly even if I do get it, but I'll be seeking a job with a professional credit on my resume and money in the bank.
I really want a job, and not an internship, but I've opened myself to internships so long as they pay something (my having the Family Dollar nearby and all) and don't require complete availability. Shakespeare Tavern has one such internship. The Aurora Theatre has another. Both don't have auditions until April and are seeking graduates, so I'll likely know about Stone Mountain by the time these are immediately before me and how much attention I should pay to them. The Aurora one is particularly tempting because of its opportunities for further training (which I've acknowledged I really need), but I would love to have a Shakespeare company on my resume. Neither specifies what they pay, but I'm expecting they'll be pretty modest which means less pocket money for personal development and less money in the bank for paying back student loans or making the eventual move to NYC.
On top of those professional opportunities, there is the possibility that I'll stay in Tallahassee over the summer, do Hairspray in Quincy and put up a kids' show at Southside, probably Schoolhouse Rock! It's another chance topute a lead role on my, I'll have plenty of free time to take dance class and possibly get a menial paying job through which I can save lots of money. I'm not above staying in Tally until my lease is up since I have to pay for the place anyway. The only problem is when I'm supposed to move all my stuff. But then, that's a problem either way.
This doesn't look too bad. Sure it could be better, but we've all got to start somewhere. Next stop, Marcus Jewish Community Center!
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