I've never really been much of an athlete or particularly gifted at school, but one thing I've always thought I was pretty good at was acting. Even when I was a little girl I loved being in front of the camera. I loved it when my Dad or Mom broke out the video camera for a family video recording session. I felt like a Star! So, it wasn't much of a shock when I fell in love with acting on stage.
I started my love for acting when I was just a girl, but I didn't start performing in plays until I was in high school. From that point on I couldn't get enough. I did several plays throughout college and took many acting classes. At one point I even contemplated moving to NYC to try and make it. I even had a t-shirt that said, "I'm an actress, can I take your order?" I dreamed of seeing my name in lights. And while none of that ever happened I still sometimes wonder...what if...
After Steve and I got married theater kinda took the back burner. It wasn't that Steve didn't support me, but with the excitement of being newlyweds and starting our life together I just kinda forgot about it. So, when a friend of mine encouraged me to audition for a one-act festival I decided to jump at the chance! To my surprise and excitement I got casted in two one-act plays. Oh I was thrilled, but incredibly nervous at the same time. However, once I got back on that stage it was like riding an old bike. It just felt right, and oh did it feel good. For me when I'm on stage I feel right at home. It's always fit like an old glove or good pair of shoes.
Opening night was last weekend and the plays were a success. I had a blast and I met a lot of cool people too. Although Steve didn't get to see the performances live I did record both shows and they are on there way to Iraq. It would have been nice to see his face in the audience, but he managed to be there in spirit. When I arrived at the theater on opening night there was a huge bouquet of flowers and the most meaningful love letter from Steve waiting in the dressing room. It brought tears to my eyes. Even from thousands and thousands of miles away he is still very much apart of my life. It's a pretty damn good feeling to be that loved!
So, the plays are over and done with, but they have reawaken me to my hobby. While I most likely will never be the next Julia Roberts, I know that I can still make people laugh and maybe even cry with my talent. I don't plan on waiting another couple of years to do another play. I hope to find a local community theater in Clarksville, TN and hopefully during my next performance my biggest fan will be seated in the front row of the audience!
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