Can You Hear My Smile?

Hi, Ms. Joas! To anyone else that happens upon this blog, Ms. Joas is the name of my one faithful reader. Since I know she’s out there, I will, from time to time, address her by name if it’s all the same to you (whoever you might be).

I’ve been on a brief siesta sulking, licking my wounds, and grieving over the personal issue that I’ve had to deal with. I believe I’m slowly coming out of the funk, and am now ready to dig back in there. I heard myself smile with excitement on Wednesday (yes, my smiles are audible), and it was the realization that I needed to remind me that life does go on. Bad stuff happens, but life always goes on (unless that bad thing takes your life). So here I am, creeping out from under the rock where I was hiding. I’m admittedly frail and weak, but I think I’m ready to face the world again. Bottom line, I’ve got much to do to not only get ready for my January 26th performance, but also for this amazing 2012 I’m about to be blessed with. Yes, I’m totally claiming it – I dare you to try to stop me.

It is official, and I am official. As of Wednesday, December 21, 2011, when asked, “What do you do?” my response will be, “I’m an actor.” Because Ms. Joas, I AM! Yeppers, my SAG card came in the mail on Wednesday, and it was just the ray of light that I needed to push me out of my dark spell. Yaaay, SAG!

Moving onward and upward…I’ll be spending the next few days generating leads for the show in Dallas, Houston & Hawaii, taking a look at an Australian theater festival, and organizing the UK lead info I’ve been given thus far. For January’s show I’ve got to design the show program and the new flyers to be used. I’ve also got to get the online ticketing set up to go live as of the first of the year. I’ve got to see that we generate a new press release that will be ready to go out as of the first, and I’ve got to follow up on some leads to do reviews of the show. Lots to do…lots to do. I’ve also got to get some headshots over to Stein so they can pick what they feel best represents me.

I’m a SAG actor now, so suck it, rainy days!

My name is Jasmynne Shaye, and this is me STEPPING ON A FEW TOES.

The Photo That Changes My Life

So, gang (who’s name is apparently Barbara), I’ve taken a personal blow this week that got me down a bit more than slightly. I’m still getting over it, and as soon as I can talk about it without wanting to fling myself into oncoming traffic, I’ll fill you in. BUT professionally, things are cooking with gas, and the show MUST go on – and it does.

I just received the final-final file of the brochure from my designer, and it is kick-a$$! It’s pretty dog’on awesome, and I’m so excited to have it as a promo tool for the show – SO excited!

$2335.00 dollars later, and I am officially a member of the Screen Actors Guild (or SAG for the thespians)!! Who-hoo!! Very, very, very exciting! My SAG ID# is 1131959 to all looking to hire someone like me. I am ready and available to work!! Yaay, me!

The contracts have been signed, and I am officially managed by STEIN ENTERTAINMENT GROUP (www.steinentertainment.com/). I am so insanely excited about my partnership with them, and I’m really looking forward to seeing what 2012 brings for me (and them).

I’m working on booking a gig for the show while in Hawaii. I’ve been given the contact information for a women’s group out there that may have some interest in hosting the show – keep your fingers crossed for me.

What else? Ummm…this personal thing that I’m having to deal with brings several set-backs with it, and for that I’m walking with right much disappointment right now. In my head the only thing that will make this pain go away is a big bowl of cheesy, homemade mashed potatoes. Emotional eater, much? I already know. That’s the cross – nay, ONE of the crosses that I have to bear. #dontjudgeme But I know that in time, this, too, shall pass. Silver lining?? I was at an industry networking function this past Friday night and I won a $500 gift certificate for a headshot/photo session with Greg Crowder himself (www.gregcrowderphotography.com/)!! Oh yeah! =insert happy dance= In my head he’s about to give me the session of a lifetime that will result in the photo that changes my life. Come January, I’ll be ready for you, Greg!!

My name is Jasmynne Shaye, and this is me STEPPING ON A FEW TOES.