Summer Picture Time

So here's some pictures of what I've been up to this summer, including Grad Nites, more Born To Ride the Waves photos, friends in Romeo & Juliet, family, etc. Enjoy!

Summer Recap

Here's a quick recap of my summer so far. I've spent most of my time working at Disneyland & stage managing Born to Ride the Waves for Huntington Beach Playhouse. I had loads of fun with BtRtW - met some really fantastic people, struggled through some challenges, produced a fun show & cast recording, and emerged with some new friends! Then we had a rocking cast party at the beach after we closed on July 20th. It was a super end to the BtRtW experience. And now, I really want to learn how to surf!

On those few days off from either job, I managed to squeeze in some relaxing fun. I went to see some people I know perform in Performance Riverside's Thoroughly Modern Millie. It was great to see them onstage again in a really fun performance and well done show. I also spent some time with family - hung out at the Osgan house, and even joined them for a movie on Independence Day. I spent a week house sitting for a friend - got to enjoy their jacuzzi, big screen LCD TV, play their Wii, and keep their cat company. It was like a mini-vacation. I've also seen a couple of movies - The Dark Knight and The X-Files. And I've finished off some good books.

And the summer's not over yet. This Sunday I'll attend a bridal show. Next week, I start transitioning to my new program at Disneyland. Later, I have a bacholerette party scheduled, a couple more shows to see, and more books to read. Here's to continuing the summer fun!

Other Happenings Lately

It's late (1:20am) and I'm not even close to being sleepy. Why? You might ask. It's entirely Disneyland's annual Grad Nite celebrations to blame. I'm working this event, every Thursday overnight for six weeks (I've got this week & next left). I start my shift at 7pm & end the shift at 7:30am. It pretty much jacks your entire schedule for a while.

In addition, I'm in rehearsals for a brand new musical to premiere at Huntington Beach Playhouse on July 4th - Born to Ride the Waves. It's quite exciting working on a new project, especially a non-Disney show! We're recording a original cast CD and some industry people will be attending. Of course, we're a bit behind schedule. But as always, I know it will pull together when its crunch time. From hbph.com is the following:

July 4 – 20, 2008 Born to Ride the Waves Musical – Music & Lyrics by Joseph Mulroy, Book by Mimi Leahey & Harry Nangle

Over Labor Day weekend, 1964, the last days of an idyllic California Point Break, confirmed loner and champion surfer Tom Bannick finds his carefree world suddenly challenged by love and a demolition crew. Inspired by Dana Point’s colorful past and featuring songs from Surfstory, which the LA Times hailed as “fresh, inspired, elegant, engaging and blissfully unpretentious”.

Rehearsals

Also, I managed to get to the annual "Freeway Series" at Angel Stadium a few weeks ago. We lost, of course, because I was in attendance. But we won the overall series. It was fantastic to be at a game, enjoying the sun, and especially enjoying the company of good people! I'm hoping to get to at least one more game this season - Go Angels!

Staying in the Shade

Needless to say, I'm a busy girl - but I wouldn't have it any other way!