Quote of the Day: Be daring, be different, be impractical, be anything that will assert integrity of purpose and imaginative vision against the play-it-safers, the creatures of the commonplace, the slaves of the ordinary. ~ Cecil Beaton
Introducing the cast of Coffee Shop Confessions, my first full-length play. We will be performing it at the Coco Moon in downtown Brainerd on March 2 & 3, at 6:30 p.m. These adorable people all said Yes to my script and Yes to my request to be in the show. We started rehearsals this week. And, YES, I was giddy. I have a terrible head cold, which kept me from bouncing off the ceiling, but I was still extremely excited. And, they’re all wonderful. Here’s the List:
CAST OF CHARACTERS
SAM David Allan Pundt
LOLLY Joey Halvorson
LAURA Laura Oldham
AUBREY Mary Aalgaard
ROXY Katie Maine
JEWELL Abbey Olmsted
MICKI Kate Hauble
NICK Guy Kelm
Yep, that’s my name as one of the characters. I asked several people who would have been great in the role of Aubrey. They considered it, but the timing wasn’t right for any of them. So, I guess it’s meant to be that I take a role. Aubrey is the best choice for me. She’s a hair-stylist, single, looking for Mr. Wonderful, online and otherwise. She’s a bit outspoken and cares deeply for her friends. I played a beauty shop owner once before in a community theatre production of Steel Magnolias. I was Truvy. It’s my biggest role so far, and I loved it. Now, I get to act again.
My hair-stylist, Aubrey, inspired the role, so I told her to make me look like a trendy stylist. Aren’t the purple highlights fun?
So, we’re off and running. We rehearsed the songs tonight, and I had a blast. Each step of the process is a thrill for me. My dream is becoming a reality. Thank you to the cast for bringing these characters to life.
Go. Create. Inspire!
Journaling Prompt: What is your vision to bring your art form and dreams to life?
Woohoo! Don’t you love seeing your very own vision take physical shape? Your play will be amazing, I am sure, and I can see that you’re having the time of your life. And hey, added bonus getting funky with your purple highlights … Good times 🙂
I want to be in a play! I think I have potential! Ha! But moving around will not allow me tomething like this.
It’s happening – wow! This is great news. I’m beyond excited for you. And your hair looks terrific.
Break a leg!
Yea Mary!!!! That’s all really awesome!
I’m dancing for you RIGHT NOW! This is so exciting! LOVE the purple highlights, by the way 😀 Enjoy the rehearsals, get better, and ROCK the stage!!!
Thank you for the encouragement to get out there and make my dreams happen.
Happy Weekend,
Jen
Very cool. So great that your show is being performed and that you are going to be in it as well.
Finally catching up with you Mary. It’s so fun to see all those great faces, and as I read through the list of cast names, I couldn’t help but smile. They sound like cast character names! You did well. Boy, I’d love to be there to see it performed. Will see what I can do. Either way, I’m looking forward to the updates as you move along. Enjoy it all!
How exciting to have your play produced! Have fun during the rehearsal process! I can’t wait to hear more about what you discover!
Congrats on this! I always thought I’d be a good actor. Had to be around my house…