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Rest is Best

It is undeniable. After a few observations about the state of my throat, I can say with certainty that I have Attack of the Crud. My voice sounds not unlike a frog.

The timing of this mucosal blitz is rather inconvenient, as I have an audition tomorrow, I will be singing selections from Mozart’s Exsultate, jubilate on Sunday, and I have a big audition coming up. So, to combat this untimely assailant, I’m opting for complete vocal rest today along with an assortment of the following:

hot tea
steaming
gargling
napping
water
vitamin C

My outlook is positive and my fingers are crossed that I can knock this off in a day, or so. Wish me luck, please. I really need it.

Today I worked on the industrial video I was cast in. My character was frustrated IT support professional Sonja. As I mentioned before, this is a fun group, and today was no exception. But the pressure was on, as I had overheard it stated that three days’ worth of shots were being compressed into two days. So, I knew I had to be on the ball.

My wardrobe planning worked out brilliantly, if I do say so myself. I was asked to bring a few changes for consideration, but I opted to wear the one I felt most captured Sonja, IT professional, in the hope that I wouldn’t have to change clothes. And it worked out!

For the green screen shots, I also achieved almost-helmet-hair status with the help of the hair and make-up artist. (Those little ones are so difficult to keep down!)

Once I was called in, this was my view from the … Read more »

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A few days ago, I was hired for another industrial video gig that is slated to shoot next week. I’ve worked with this group before and they’re quite a fun bunch, but I know I’m in for some green-screen helmet-hair. Last time I played “helpful Rebecca” who was skilled in her telemarketing techniques and coached another individual on how he might improve his leaderboard standing. Who will I be this time? I don’t know; I haven’t gotten my script, yet. (I’m pretty sure it won’t be “helpful Rebecca”.)

I realize this isn’t an historical drama, but it is work and it is helping me get to where I want to be (vague, though, that destination may be). I still believe Masterpiece Theatre will be calling me in the near future.

Sing it, sister!

Yesterday I sang some gospel music as requested as part of Martin Luther King, Jr., Sunday at Old South Church. Willie Sordillo’s jazz trio accompanied and they really rocked it. Thanks guys!

Rest is Best

And all without an umbrella.

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Sing it, sister!

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