Hello everyone and thanks for stopping by - this is my first go at blogging... I hope it will allow me to keep all my latest news up to date. First & foremost I really want to thank everyone who is so supportive as I pursue my career as an actress out here in LA!
(Already Dreaming of Hollywood!)
Having grown up in small town West Virginia, it's definitely a different world, living in California. It's true what they say, the traffic & smog are no fun - waaay more importantly though, it's also true when they say that Hollywood is a place where dreams can and do come true everyday!
Before moving here, I lived in the gorgeous Wrightsville Beach, NC (if you haven't been yet, GO! it's amazing!). Wrightsville Beach neighbors Wilmington which is another town where lots of actors find themselves in great classes, work and an overall fabulous artistic community. I was lucky enough to get myself the great agent Alisa Harris of the former ImageBlend talent agency and began booking national commercials. Not only was this a great learning experience and a whole lot of fun - after booking my first principal role, I got my SAG card!
In addition to film work, I was able to keep my acting chops working by doing local theatre, playing such roles as Corie in "Barefoot in the Park," Babe in "Crimes of the Heart," and Abigail in "The Crucible." Studying with the dedicated guidance of Mick McGovern of the American Studio of Acting and the pratical on-set knowledge of Tammy Arnold of TAPS, I look back and can really see how vital my time in NC was for me as an actor.
(Corie in "Barefoot in the Park)
(Babe in "Crimes of the Heart")
When I decided to make the move to LA, I was torn between feeling like "I'VE BEEN DREAMING OF THIS MY WHOLE LIFE...IT'S HAPPENING!!" and some secret nagging thoughts of "....I hope I can do this..."
As I type this right now, I can't help but smile - it's been a LOT of hard work and a pretty crazy journey, but I can say that since moving here I have made my living as an actress and been booking work reguarly. I signed with the great agent Jeremy Apody of the renowned Abrams Artists Agency and couldn't be happier with where this life in LA is heading!
(With the Hollywood sign)
Stay tuned....
