What is it like to be married to an actor? Well I will say it is a hell of a lot easier if you yourself are an actor too! We have had the good fortune to not only share this journey together as performing artists but we are often cast in the same show and this summer we have had the unique experience of playing in 2 2-handers together! The show is 3 one acts and we are in 2 & 3. As we embark upon closing weekend, here are the highlights of this most special experience! 1) Memorizing lines in our PJ's 2) Coming into the rehearsal space surrounded by art easels complete with classical music playing in the background (the space doubles as an art studio!) 3) Sushi lunch breaks & AEA HEALTH WEEKS 4) Snuggled up on the antique loveseat (old set dressing) backstage running lines before we go on (gross I know) 5) Backstage Blue Light dancing to no music 6) Quick kiss & "see ya on the ice" before lights up. 7) FIRSTS -- I left my sweet husband on stage ALONE on final dress (invited audience) while I dealt with a costume malfunction - think "Ms. Jackson if your nasty..." LOL 8) British/Cockney dialects and quick changes 9) Doorknobs, olives, biscuits, break away wedding dress, coffee on wedding dress, ripped suit jackets, umbrellas, Tammy Faye Baker mascara... 10) Laughing audiences! 2 more performances! Thanks #TheatreConspiracy We have had a grand ole time! xo
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Rachel BurttramI'm a southern gal with liberal politics who has worked my ass off and sacrificed a lot in order to be a working regional theatre actor. There are lots of working actors who are out here grinding without begin famous. And we consider that we have already MADE it. I really like to tell stories and solve the puzzle of the text. I LOVE untangling scripts and unlocking characters. I really give a damn about the planet and am an avid gardener. I love to get my hands dirty. I am completely fascinated by fellow journey(man) actors and how we survive and thrive. Ballin' on a budget, Baby. http://www.rachelburttram.com/ Archives
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