“I believe I deserve success” will be my mantra for a while. Historically my career choices haven’t reflected this. As part of an acting career master class I’ve had to look at my past career and try to identify patterns that server me and patterns that don’t. One big pattern I’ve noticed in both my…
Author: Alan
The Things We Do For Art
Under strict orders not to get a haircut for 2 more weeks. We need something for the wig to grab on to. My hair hasn’t been this long since 2001!
Unexpected Gifts Part 2
My production The Member of The Wedding was the closing performance of the festival. And once our cast was assembled we got the most unexpected gift of them all. Every one of us was an experienced professional artist. There was no question we’d work well together. But I didn’t expect us to become so close….
Unexpected Gifts part 1
My first visit to Provincetown began at Long Wharf waiting for the Ferry. It was a little chilly. I had a Ticket for the boat, a big suitcase and my backpack. My cast mates arrived just moments before we disembarked and sailed down the coast of Massachusetts. For 90 minutes the ferry sailed…
My favorite signs of Autumn
My friend Carolyn visits town. The first time I wear my Pea coat. Apple cider Frost on flower petals.
Tennesse Williams Theater Festival!
Orientation with some of my amazing cast mates in A Member of the Wedding
Latest News!
It’s been a great few weeks! In one week I filmed an industrial in the coolest setting ever the New Bedford Ocean Explorium, and shot a CT lottery commercial. The commercial shot the night before I road tripped down to Asheville NC for my friend’s wedding. It was a great time had by all. We…
Make your coffee like James Bond?!
I’ve found a new temporary obsession. The Chemex coffee maker. I really want to try coffee brewed form one of these. There was a story about the Chemex and the company that makes them on NPR. The Chemex is mentioned by name in the novel “From Russia with Love” and if it’s good enough for…
Behind the scenes
Night shoot.
Showing Up In New Ways
The year before last I decided to change how I showed up in my career. I want to be seen as an actor worth leading roles in meaningful projects. I’ve been pretty successful but I want more challenging parts. I’ve been working toward that goal since then. Getting more training, and putting it to the…