<p>a nice thing about a small school is you know lots of people outside your major. ( or if you are at Reed and not so social- you know some people)
One of my D’s best and first friends at Reed graduated with a degree in theatre ( like DMDs daughter) and promptly moved to NYC- of course.</p>
<p>He found some work- but eventually had to pay the bills with a job in a drs office- when my D visited him earlier this year.- Not so unusual when you read bios of people like Bill Nighy- ( it helps me have faith that at some point my D will earn enough money to pay off her loans)- still he had steady work.</p>
<p>However- he now has a major award!
The Obies were last night and he was part of an[ensemble cast](<a href=“http://www.livingtheatre.org/”>http://www.livingtheatre.org/</a>) that was honored. Neato jet!</p>
<p>That’s AWESOME, EK!!</p>
<p>I have three girls who are into musical theatre. About a year ago, I found these shirts in Charlotte Russe that said, “I’m an Actrress. May I take your order?” I bought THREE of 'em! <em>ROFL</em> :D</p>
<p>Three friends of my oldest D are now working in a certain restaurant, so she decided to apply too. She got the job yesterday and came in ROLLIN’…now, she says she is <em>really</em> justified in wearing that shirt! <em>ROFL</em></p>
<p>What a thrill for your D to see one of her friends actually in the process of becoming a successful actor! Best wishes to him for continued success! :)</p>
<p>~berurah</p>
<p>Congrats to your D’s friend, EK! The Obies, which actually were on the 21st, not last night :), really celebrated a wide range of actor experience this year, from newcomers to people like Harris Yulin and Donna Lynne Champlin. My D who is now a working (yay!) actor in Chicago flew in for the awards because a family friend who has an extensive Broadway resume, including a Tony nomination, was up for his performance in a fabulous play, and he won! Off-Broadway had a great year. </p>
<p>Speaking of Bill Nighy, he was wonderful in The Vertical Hour this year on Broadway. I hope he returns to a NY stage soon!</p>
<p>EK4, that is so cool that your D knows someone with “success!”</p>
<p>b-I LOVE that shirt! I have two sons into theater. I have to see if I can find that shirt!</p>
<p>edit-but CR is a girl’s store, right? :(</p>
<p>This is really a step up from a horror film he auditioned for when he first graduated from college- he had to practice screaming ;)</p>
<p>EKC: That’s great news! We just saw a friend in the ensemble of a new Broadway show on Friday night. It’s his second show. His parents are very supportive of him as he pops in and out of college. (Had to take time off when he toured with another show.) You’re only young once. </p>
<p>Berurah: I love those shirts!</p>