It's been a while since my last post. And of course I'm not going to remember all the updates but here goes…
1. The fundraiser is over and I raised $700!
While I didn't raise all of the funds I needed in order to really get a jump on distribution go my demo, I did get a jump on getting a small home studio that I can set up and take down, with amazing equipment as suggested by my coach. The only thing remaining is getting a really really good mic stand but that's easy enough to purchase. Also, with the money I am now on Master Reel, a year long subscription on PDR Voice Over Coaching's website where producers and voice seekers can listen to my reel. I had to be invited to be on there so it's an honor. What's nice is now I can set up the home studio and record record record and submit submit submit. It's difficult to find the time though because…
2. Holy hell in a hand basket, I'm busy…
I'm working at Starbucks, I'm doing SP work, I'm working out, it's audition season, I'm a part of a singing competition (more on that in a second), I'm seeing theatre, and still for some reason I'm saying yes to more projects. I need to learn to say no….again. I thought I had that down. It's hard to say no when you don't know a few months down the line how busy you are going to get! It's good to recognize and be aware of. I'm trying to figure that out. Figuring out priorities is hard. But knowing that I need the time to record my VO work is necessary for me to progress in this industry. And make a living for myself. It's getting there. I'm getting there.
3. I'm in a singing competition!
It's called Song Wars and it's hosted by Mimi Imfurst! Yes, Mimi Imfurst from RuPaul's Drag Race season 3! I must admit when I first met her I was star struck. So the first week we had blind auditions a la The Voice and I was terrified. But Cleo Phatra chose me to be on her team! This week we had a showcase and it actually turned out to be a lot of fun. I got to meet and talk with other contestants and the other two mentors. Then we all sang and it was a blast, everyone is so talented. I sang "We Can Do Better Than That" from The Last Five Years and I'm very proud of myself.
Next week the competition officially begins and I will be singing "Love Game" and the group will be performing "Bad Romance". I was talking to my boyfriend last night about my goal in the competition. My goal isn't to win. My goal is to do my absolute creative best every week until I get eliminated. Of course winning would be great but if I get ahead of myself I won't focus on what matters. Each week.
If you are in Philly on Wednesday nights, please come and see my perform at Voyeur. The shows start at 11pm. They are bound to be fantastic nights of entertainment. $3 drinks from 10-11.
That's about what I got for ya so far. I'll be updating about the competition and more in the next few weeks. Until then….
xox
-Cindy
