Catching up w/MySelf

It’s a cold ,rainy October day here in Toronto,Canada.In other words ….a great day to stay in, hibernate and catch up here while I make some home-made “best soup ever”

Since last post….the “Schmingling” social networking silent auction fundraiser I produced back in August was a success raising money for WarChild while bringing together new and old friends. In hindsight, it was a 6wk lead up to the event and a 2wk wrap up..Next time, I am bringing people on board to help out!..

Since then, I have been back to focusing on acting.. I’ve had quite a few auditions.mostly commercial.. some call backs too. It’s only a matter of time and odds;)

 A short film I did ‘ 138 Arlington” directed by Meagan Hoecke, has been doing some short film festival circuits as well as being accepted into Air Canada’s Enroute Film Festival. So not only will it be showing at the Scotiabank theatre at the festival, but it will also be shown on Air Canada flights for two months! Hopefully this is just the beginning

Another Short I did with a fellow Actra member through the TIP program is in post production right now…so when that is in my hands it will be time to update my reel.

and another short,”Cigarettes”  again, waiting on receiving a copy.
 
I recently had new headshots done.. so we’ll see how the response is in the next few weeks.

Meanwhile..always hunting for income…next week I have a painting job at a nightclub in preparation for their Hallowe’en night.. Hallowe’en is probably ..no, it is.. my favorite holiday of the year.. and I love wearing my coveralls!

Gotta go and check on the soup!

only 3 days to go!! I’m so excited

So as you may know or not know, I have been busy producing organizing a social networking fundraiser in support of WarChild Canada.

It’s been a blast these past 6 weeks…from the promoting ,to approaching and collecting from donors , to wrangling  volunteers..to now the last 3 days of tying up loose ends…organizing the items and getting it all down on paper.

The most exciting part right now is.. I’m thrilled and excited to have t-shirts to sell!!.
.” I ♥ *Schmingling*…women’s/men’s…as well as a one and only
* I ♥ Schmingling* Umbrella as part of the Silent Auction
on Monday,Aug 24th..
589 King St W @ Portland..
6- 10pm…
only 3 days away.. Yikes!..still so much to do!.love it!

PoLLy PoE!..who is she?

Are you in? are you on facebook? Join the fanpage!
 http://www.facebook.com/pages/PoLLy-PoE/11910220702?ref=ts
 

Catsup

…err..catchup…
It’s been a month since last post.What’s new?
Well, I have had a couple auditions..for tv shows…new casting directors, so that is a good thing:) however ..did not book.
just when ,yet again, I say that’s it.it’s over.I’m done with the acting biz.. I get two auditions in one day.go figure

then a copy of a short (138 Arlington) playing a Nurse Ratched type..I did back in the winter arrives in my mailbox. I watch it. I cry. Reminded of why I love acting.. it’s about the writing, the story-telling and dammit.. just great film making overall.. Apparently, the scoop is . that it will be playing on an airplane. or something like that..

A couple of weekends ago I did a short film playing a controlling wife trying to get her husband to stop smoking..I seem to get cast as ………(_________________________) you fill in the blank:)

It’s all good. I don’t mind.

My mission these past 3weeks has been organizing a fundraiser.. and I am in full tilt.Doing it all myself.Having much fun approaching /meeting people and acquiring donations for the silent auction.And as of yesterday, I met a producer of a tv show and magazine that is interested in doing an article about it all. That’s exciting! Will keep you posted:)

It all started because I am connected to way too many social websites and would rather see people in person. face to face.
Also, it’s about re-inventing myself ..there’s more to life than just being an actor:)

Here is more info
Monday, August 24, 2009
Time: 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Location: LouDawgs.com
Street: 589 King St W @ Portland St
City/Town: Toronto, ON

*Under One Umbrella*
~ A Schmingle Event ~
An evening to get you out of the house,Away from the computer,
To meet real “live” people… in the flesh, face to face..
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In today’s social online networking matrix we get so caught up in online, so-called relationships where we are on our blackberries,iphones,laptops,home computers…only wearing our underwear or better yet ..naked in front of the computer….that we perhaps get too comfortable?, too introverted?, too much in our own heads? ,addicted to the invisible matrix.?.. that perhaps we’ve just become too darn lazy to make the time to actually spend time.. in person?…the real thing!..
..I admit…to most of the above;)

So…I thought it was high time to bring them all together and the people in them, all

“Under ONE Umbrella”…

Foremost, it is an evening of mixing and mingling…meeting new people, re-connecting with friends and acquaintances, meet potential clients…maybe even begin new friendships..or love interests;)…. in person.. face to face:)
I, myself, am connected to half a dozen social websites ( ie: Facebook, Linked In, Plaxo,Twitter) and still, I would rather have a reason to connect in person.I’ll say it again.. In person!..face to face.. Eye to Eye. Smile to Smile.

I much prefer it!

Not only is this event about bringing people together to socialize and network but at the same time to raise funds and awareness for a worthwhile and hardworking cause. (why not!)

I am organizing a social networking/fundraiser event in support of www.Warchild.ca
as my inaugural choice of charity for more social networking events to follow.

b/c Lou Dawgs has generously donated their space, staff and musicians

it’s ONLY $10 @ the Door

So come thirsty, come hungry for some Southern hospitality!.

It’s a cash/credit card bar and they have food!. Be sure to visit their website!
http://www.loudawgs.com

All monies collected at the door as well as monies from the silent auction items will be given to Warchild.ca

and there are some pretty neat items so far!

ie: An excursion through the Toronto Islands and Inner Harbour on a private sailboat for up to 4 ppl w/your very own Capt!

So come on out!…. this a child friendly event:)..if ya got em.. bring em! and this is a schmooze-free gathering ….however,
Don’t be shy to Schmingle!
Mix and Mingle
And do it for the love of a good cause!
Why?
Why Not?!

go figure…i know ..nothing

so .. as of my last post yesterday.. today,I got a call from my agent that I have 2 commercial auditions tomorrow..
go figure..

I’m there. 100 %..and then some and more.. and still I don’t care.. perhaps it IS the place to be?

I am aware The Universe works in mysterious ways.. I am at it’s Service…by any means necessary.

I’m Honoring the Past.Remembering the Future.Breathing the NOW..catchy? doable.doing.didding.done

I should be more thrilled..

but for some unbeknownst reason I’m not.
A short film that was supposed to go to camera last summer is finally happening this summer.. next month.(July)
Am I losing it?..the passion for it all? perhaps it’s just that I haven’t worked in awhile and am questioning my existence in the Grand Scheme of things.. Seems like I’ve been in a state of ennui and yet still hopeful that something will come along.. appear on my radar that will set my sails in a new direction..even uncharted territory:).

To be honest with myself. I am really beginning to despise the auditioning process and the constant hunting for work. when not doing that I’m pushing the writing/publishing of my children’s material and that has been a pain in my impatient ass. queries..submissions and waiting.

Re-inventing oneself is not an easy task..

blah. blah. blah. whine.. whine..whine..
I think I’m going to go for a run and sweat it out..and then work on that script.

Tryin’ something here…mmmmm

Today is the first day.. want to switch it up… mmm.. I like this wordpress.. but haven’t figured out how to move the already existing blog to here. so in the meantime this is it

http://dawnawright.blog.ca/

trying out new things is fun…interwebbing is too:)

If I can’t convert ..then this will be the new place… to talk to myself..

And the fascination never ends