Summer reading and writing
Whether you spend the summer reading, writing, or both – summer is a great time to slow down a bit and take stock. Summer can also be a time for inventory, organization, and rebuilding.
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How I grew my hair back
My hair is "fine" in diameter, but I've always had plenty of it. Like so many people, during the COVID lockdown I started shedding more hair than usual. I was out of work and losing friends and family members to the virus. Add hormone shifts and
Staying Motivated
Actors have the rare issue of needing “permission” to do what we’re good at – we need a role to play. So, what can we do when there are no auditions coming in?
I start every writing project with a pile
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Every writing project starts with an idea. While the idea is percolating, some writers have a habit of writing notes on napkins, scraps of paper, even the palm of their hand. Others tell their story ideas to friends or anyone who will
Living in History
I was born in Washington D.C., our nation's capital – a place rich with history architecture, and artifacts. My niece’s wedding recently brought me back to D.C. and Annapolis, two cities that carry a lot of our country's building blocks as well as a
Hunting for Clues in the Logline
Typically, when you receive an audition request, it includes a breakdown of the project’s filmmakers, location, and a logline – a one sentence description of the story and characters. I’ll admit that I often head straight for my character's description before I read the project description. But
Black Masking Indians (AKA Mardi Gras Indians) Explained
Every year the Black Masking Indians take to the streets to show off magnificent handcrafted suits weighing up to 150 pounds and costing thousands of dollars and hours to create.