GREASE =)

So, as most of anyone reading this blog knows, this past weekend I was in my high school's performance of GREASE. When I say a high school performance, thats a stretch. We are high school kids (except for one guy), but the show is more professional than anything else. We have set and sound guys that usually work with people in Hollywood (like real stars). My teacher is the director and is an equity actress who has a broadway national tour credit. You get my point. Not only was this show very professional, it was one of the most rewarding experiences I have ever had. I had the amazing opportunity to play one of the lead characters, Jan. She is a goofy, pigtail-wearing, constantly-eating loud mouth and a lot of fun to portray. I felt so honored to play her, I even almost cried when I was told multiiple times, and even by my teacher, that "Forget Sandy and Rizzo, Jan stole the show". This was such big praise considering, the girl playing Sandy is one of my friends and is an awesome actress and phenomenal singer who will be famous one day (right now she's being looked at by producers for a role on GLEE). And the girl playing Rizzo was great too. Now with such great compliments I was filled with so many different emotions at the conclusion of the show Saturday night. I was exhausted from all of the hard work, hungry for not eating right for two weeks, shocked at people's reaction to my performance, in awe of the wonderful people I had the opportunity to share the stage with, and probably most importantly consumed with an eager to do it all over again.

Well, I just happen to be a senior. I am really excited to be getting out of Woonsocket and off to Disney, however this happens to mean that I can't be in the play next year. So I tried looking for things to do this summer. But I have two issues, One being I can't sing and the other that I have an FBLA competition in Nashville this July when most of the local shows have performances. Therefore, that didn't work. Well, I've set my sights on something different. In January when we all are able to extend and go to character auditions. I am determined to make it through. I'm even going to make my friend Corey try to teach me how to get a little better at dancing. My dream would be to become an ugly stepsister, particularly the brunette one. I think that would be a perfect role for me. Then I would get to be goofy and use all of my mannerisms. This my biggest goal for the current future.

So overall, GREASE was a rewarding experience, and one that I am so grateful to have been a small part of . It really encouraged me to pursue my dream of being a Disney character. I plan on working hard this summer to make this possible in January. I can picture myself in the costume interacting with all of the little kids that would hate me if I was an Ugly Stepsister. I can't wait!

My Goals =)

So I decided to share a little more about myself right now. For the majority of my school career I didn't have a clue what I wanted to do. If anyone asked, I'd say I wanted to be a writer, because who would want to stand there and read junk just prove I was good. you know? And yes, there was a point in my life where I loved writing so much I would have loved to do it but then I realized how tedious the whole process is. So I spent my high school career with not a clue what I wanted to do. I knew who I was, I just didn't know how I'd fit into the career world. Well then one day while I was at a Punchline concert in Providence it hit me, I want to be in the entertainment world. Everyday, and everywhere I am surrounded by various forms of entertainment and art, and I love very second of it. I'd love to be the person to help some talented individual reach all of their dreams, and this is partially due to the fact that one of my best friends is an amazing ballet dancer. I love seeing how excited he gets over every opportunity given to him, and I want to do that for someone else. So halfway through last year I officially decided when I grow up I'm going to be one of those coldhearted, greedy, skeezy entertainment people. Just kidding, but along with this commitment comes a few goals, I have set for myself. So here they are:

~Complete the Disney Careerstart Program (obviously)

~Attend Character auditions

~Recieve a Ducktorate

~Double major in Entertainment Management and Business Administration

~Study Abroad in Australia

~Do a Disney PI

~Get my MBA from NYU's Stern School of Business with the concentration of Entertainment, Media and Technology.

~Travel the World (especially England, Paris, and Sydney)

~Be at least one person's talent manager

~Work for Disney as a Salaried position

~Live in LA

~See every great part of this country

Now, these goals and dreams of mine are only aspirations that I know could change or be hindered at any time. But, these goals are a great part of who I am, and who I aim to be and a large reason for my decision to enter the Disney Careerstart Program. Thanks for reading!