A thousand words...

I have been lazy, or absent, or maybe just scared off by the fact that on the very first day of rehearsals, for my very first New York professional gig, the Artistic Director announced that he had "really liked that photo of me in my bikini." (So much for semi-anonymous blogging.)

So here it is, my laziest update ever, or perhaps we could call it a tribute to Dan's exciting new job as a photo editor at Wall Street's favourite journal...




After three years, I graduated with an MFA from Manhattan's New School for Drama. Here I am with one of my most lovely classmates, also my scene partner in the agent showcase.




At the same time, Dan 'met the parents' and gained official security clearance for forthcoming Christmas/New Year travel to Australia.



Then, Mum and Dad met Dan's mother Betty-Jo. No major international incidents occurred, despite much time voluntarily spent together in high pressure tourist situations, including the Circle Line Tour (pictured), the Staten Island Ferry and a long, hot walk over the Brooklyn Bridge (both pictured below).







Once all parental units departed, quick check revealed relationship still in tact. (Author acknowledges this is a completely unnecessary picture in terms of story telling... I just really like the hat.)




Next came the trip up to the lovely estate in the Hudson Valley for the opening of the festival. Pics below depict opening of Twelfth Night, in which I have a bigger part, and therefore a fancier opening night dress.








In short, life (in the pictures) is grand.