Sunday, September 30, 2007

Ego-Trippin

Hmmm, friends. This weekend has been pretty intriguing.

Loyola put on Sammy Beckett's "Waiting for Godot," and I saw it twice, two nights in a row. It was the greatest stage production I have seen yet. I can't even explain it--I am blown. Because of my non-luck at auditions so far this year, I've been deeply questioning if I even want to act. Seeing this totally reaffirmed my love. I want to be able to cause such deep reactions.

The cast party was pretty bumpin, fun times has by all. I left at like 4:20, and listened to a bunch of Patsy Cline back home.

Today I had to memorize my lines for "As You Like It" for my Characterization class, so I took the el with the hope of getting somewhere. I ended up at the Merchandise Mart, whose name is strangely misleading. It's pretty lame. There is this place called the "Chopping Block," which has cooking classes, which I think I might take up. After I picked up a schedule, I sat in McDonald's for an hour and memorized my scene.

Then I sorta wondered the streets for awhile. It was a weird audio-visual experience featuring the Flaming Lips. Lots of musing on how bizarre the concepts like God, existence, and the general human condition are. I just kinda went wherever the light said "Walk, Barry." I probably almost got hit by buses on numerous occasions. I ended up at Trader Joe's, where I got some espresso finally, along with some really good peanut butter cups. Pretty good adventure.

I came up with the concept of a short play I might pursue--"Ego Trippin At the Gates of Hell." We'll see if I have the motivation to actually finish this one.

And tomorrow I have to create a whole little model set for "Master Harold...And the Boys," which takes place in Apartheid South Africa. It'll be interesting. I'll put up pictures.

Selassie I dub,
Barry

Thursday, September 27, 2007

I Once Rescued Oppossums From the Road. They Later Died.

Bad segway.

I applied for more jobs today--I'm having doubts about these chocolate people. I applied to the B&N and Starbucks in Evanston, we'll see how that goes. I also put myself on the Opinion Wizard list. There are signs on the el proclaiming "Who Cares What You Think?" and a little wizard dude replies "We Do!" Hopefully the little douche won't lie. I had to tell this semi-obnoxious lady a bunch of weird personal information.

Hopefully soon I'll be whoring out my opinions for money.

I can't wait!
--Barry

Friday, September 21, 2007

Some time

I have way to much time on my hands. Tonight, I went downtown, had hot cocoa at the Hershey's factory, and still had enough energy to veg in front of the TV for way to long. It's pretty weird watching TV here. Last year the only stations I could recieve were Telemundo, History Channel, and BET. Having more than 3 channels makes a big difference.

In the end, I really hope that Ethel's calls me back for an interview. I'll probably call them tomorrow sometime. We shall see how that goes.

Other than that, not a whole lot has been going on. I'm one of the four sophomores putting on the Fresh Faces party this Friday (basically where we get all the freshman drunk). There has been some rabbling among certain parties that I'm in charge of cleaning up afterwards, but they are lieing to themselves if they think I'm the right man for that job. I mean, c'mon.

Dig it,
Barry

Wednesday, September 19, 2007

Frosted Mini-Wheat Thoughts and Theories

I have no idea why as my one and only breakfast cereal I purchased Frosted Mini-Wheats. I eat them nearly every morning, and nearly every morning I feel like throwing up. Yet I will eat them until they are gone. I know this. Life goes on.

I think however, they sort of present a metaphor for my present state. I realized Monday that the past three weeks I have been strangely depressed. Probably more depressed than I have at any other point in college so far. I think it's been a combination of things, including a big fight with my parents and me not getting into a show this semester.

Fortunately, though, I think I'm pulling through pretty well now. I've done a lot of self-re-evaluation the past two days, and I actually feel a lot happier. I felt out of balance and without purpose. I sat down and figured out what direction I want to go in, which includes a renewed dedidication to acting and getting a job that I really want. So far so good. I have reconciled with my family. I've put a lot of thought into my characterization scene, and I think I have a really good shot at this job I applied for at a fancy-schmancy Chocolate Lounge in Evanston. And I have been listening to a lot of White Stripes.

Yeah, I know this post is pretty lame. Think of it as an open letter, to you. Personally, I mean it. Nobody else can read this. Here's to you, reader.

With love,
--Barry

Friday, September 14, 2007

Free Chipotle and Other Thoughts

Yesterday's big halabaloo was that perennial gastrointestinal enemy Chipotle was giving out free burritos. Although the huge line might have detered some, I knew I would feel personally defeated if I didn't get my free Chipotle. So me and Courtney waited in line for like 35 minutes. Fortunately, we also jacked some of their cool Tabasco sauce salt-and-pepper shakers. Hoorah for theft!

Other than that, times are good. I'm gonna turn in my application tomorrow at a tropical fish store in Old Town. I already called, and they seemed mildly interested. I think it'll go well. Also tomorrow, I'm going to see that new Beatles movie musical, "Across the Universe." I've heard mixed things about it, but it looks crazy enough to be really good. I'll report back, never you worry, loyal reader.

Also, Courtney and myself will hopefully see that Rilo Kiley on Saturday. I think I can swing some decently discounted tix off Craigslist. Cross your fingers. And maybe your toes.

Who rocks the party (rocks the party),
Barry

Tuesday, September 11, 2007

100 posts

Landmark: This is the 100th post in playitoffcool history. Huzzah! Go out and have a drink on me ( just pay for it and I might get around to paying you back, sometime, maybe).

So I after getting called back for 4 of 6 male roles in Diviners, I did not get a part. This means I'm essentially out of theatre productions until late this semester, with the exception of directing scenes, etc.

I'm trying to keep it positive. Thinking I'll get a job with the extra time. We shall see.

Did you see High School Musical's Vanessa Hudgens nude photos?

I did,
Barry