scrooge-ish happenings.

i am so constantly blessed by this cast and crew. being able to perform so many times with all of these people is such an amazing opportunity. they encourage me everyday with kind words and actions especially when i'm unsure of something. the amazing review we recieved only confirmed my assumption that this show is really and truly...amazing. we've even been blessed with a sold out show! and had to add a new show...this new show is going to be a very special show to me because i'm stepping in for a different part (isabel) and, though i'm terribly nervous, am so VERY thankful i've been given this chance! eek!

well i'm headed to the theatre...have a very lovely week!

xo, rebecca jane

maybe...

maybe i feel like tuesday, wednesday, and thursday should be the weekend because i don't have a show on those days.

maybe i make lists about making lists.

maybe i read 7 books in 7 days last week.

maybe i have a new iphone case that's "bob the builder" yellow.

maybe i still squeal about getting interviewed by BBC two months ago.

maybe i'm thinking about auditioning for another show on sunday.

maybe i want an accordion or dulcimer for christmas.

maybe i love seeing all my family so much over the holidays.

maybe the good review for scrooge made me cry.

maybe i unconciously decide to watch a depressing movie every sunday.

maybe i'm a terrible audience member.

maybe i've been applying for college and scholarships (and maybe i'm freaking out about that).

maybe finding out that coconuts kill more people a year than sharks do is frightening to me.

maybe this is all true.

scroooooge.

since september my mom and i have been working on a very special project - "scrooge: the musical"

after performing "the importance of being earnest" at the artisan center theater, my mother was contacted to co-direct this show with the founder/owner of the theatre! 

of course we were all thrilled, and after MUCH prayer...she decided to do it!

since then, I was lassoed into not only performing in but COSTUMING the show!

and let me tell you something...a show that's double cast and has 80+ people total (most of which have over one costume change)...is a big BIG responsibility. 

big.

the show opened last weekend...and runs until december 23rd...six performance a week. 

EEK!

i'm so excited to be a part of this...aaaaand we got reviewed monday night!

i've been not so patiently awaiting the arrival of the review...sort of kind of scared to death.

i've met some AWESOME people and each person i've gotten to work with is so special to me.

i'd been dreaming of simply auditioning at the artisan for years...and now i've worked, acted, and had an amazing time there...and i've still got four weeks of shows left!!!

i'm thankful for the artisan theatre.

what are you thankful for?

happy day of thanks!

xo, rebecca jane

my halloween.

every year i like to spend my halloween a little differently than other people (be it a ball, etc.).

this year was no exception:

this halloween i spent the day...

sewing christmas costumes.

watching charles dickens movies (that's about the scariest movies i like to watch).

going, with two of my dear friends, to a diner. in 40's garb. and getting a chocolate shake.

watching episode 7 of downton abbey (season 2)...with much commentary from the viewers, mind you.

and listening to my friend read "sherlock holmes" aloud...and with a very terrifying accent (actually...it was hilarious).

i quite liked this halloween.

  

how did you spend yours?

go team raoul!

we are an obsessed group of people when it comes to phantom of the opera.

we have t-shirts (designed by ME).

we sing the songs...mimicking the voices...in public places.

and have debates on the true nature of the characters.

and i've no shame in saying...

GO TEAM RAOUL!!!

*ducks*

:)

who's team are YOU on??

pumpkins! aka...i love fall.

last weekend, after an all day rehearsal (what? rehearsal? oh right...i forgot you didn't know...more on that soon!) we went to pick up some pumpkins and head to a fall party!!

this was my first pumpkin picking out experience.

and, consequently, my first pumpkin carving experience.

so don't judge my "mustache" pumpkin which happens to look like two fish kissing.

stop laughing.

i think it's beautiful.

fall is kind of my favorite season...ever. and i'm so ready for it this year, after such a HOT summer.

i love wearing tights, long sleeves, sweaters, leg warmers, hats, boots...eee! just thinking about it makes me excited!

unfortunately...it's still in the 80's here.

sigh.

but fall is here (technically), and i am still wearing my leg warmers, tights, long sleeves, sweaters, and hats...even if it's still hot outside!

HAPPY FALL!!!

jane austen festival!

two weeks ago my dear friend atlanta and i had a little adventure.

alright...a HUGE adventure!!!

so much happened that atlanta is doing a series of blog posts.

all about our booth at the jane austen festival!

i'll just fill you in with the most exciting moments!

photoshoots in costume.

driving downtown in a huge pick-up.

setting up a BOOTH! *so cute*

meeting people from wales, scotland, england, and australia.

being offered a glass of port by a british gent.

hearing said british gent say "jolly good" "hello, what's this?" and "three bells"

meeting the sweetest ladies selling tea.

having a booth right next to juliet mcmaster.

being interviewed by BBC TV!!!

seeing people shopping/looking through your wares.

the list goes on and on.

probably the most exhausting/exciting weekend of my life.

for more details and pictures...visit atlanta's blog!