"On my way [to a callback audition for the movie "Little Women"], I hit construction and then got lost. It took me a little while to find the small, inconspicuous building. So I'm trying hard not to cry (don't want to ruin the makeup, you know?), because being late is definitely not a good first impression (unfortunately, it's a chronic problem for me). But I made it. I tried to calm my nerves. Teeth check. Hair and makeup was fine. And then I took a deep breath and walked i

I was a Theatre/Speech Education major for part of my college education (I took about 14 credits). In 2012, I had the opportunity to volunteer as an intern for a few months at The School of Dramatic Arts in Carmel, CA—also known as SoDA. The program is through Pacific Repertory Theatre Company. Various classes are held for kids of all ages, at an indoor theatre, underneath the “Outdoor Forest Theatre” stage. I was able to observe and learn from various theatre instructors who

So here's what I have been busy with lately....I work part-time as a K-8th grade music teacher in a remote area of Montana, and have done so for four years. I also incorporate a little theatre and dance into it. I love it! Very fun and rewarding. Small class size makes it less overwhelming and more personable. It's very laid back. Flexible hours and curriculum, and excellent pay too. I'm able to be at home with my kids most of the time, which is important to me--while also en

Music influences our emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. It is designed a certain way to allow us to feel different emotions and moods, as well as serve as a way to express ourselves and simply enjoy something beautiful. MUSIC.... 1. Acts as a change agent, where we use it to go from a non-desired psychological state to a desired one (for example, we go from stressed to relaxed, or from low motivation to high motivation). Music also intensifies or helps with the expression of

In the summer of 2009, I auditioned for Season 9 of American Idol in Denver (the season Lee DeWyze won). I had just finished my first semester of college in Idaho and decided to make it a fun road trip, going with two friends from high school in California for support. As a young small town girl, with very little traveling experience at the time (especially being kind of on my own essentially), seeing the "big city" was exciting and new. Auditions took place at the Mile High