You know what else today is? Sammy's 1 year Anniversary of us adopting him from my friend Michele! (he's the one on the left)
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Sammy's Anniversary
So yes - today is very important. Yes, today will have the most photographed/recorded/documented event in human history. (Excuse the sarcasm as a literary device...trust me, I'm actually busting with excitement)
You know what else today is? Sammy's 1 year Anniversary of us adopting him from my friend Michele! (he's the one on the left)
You know what else today is? Sammy's 1 year Anniversary of us adopting him from my friend Michele! (he's the one on the left)
Sunday, January 18, 2009
An Awesome Weekend
We've been busy in New Haven this week with a ton going on. John and I were working on our first show together since 2006 when we came to New Haven (he as TD & I was in the cast). Rehearsals and work, and classes started in John's last semester of grad school.
The best part? Friday, we received a letter from USITT and John has been chosen as the 2009 honoree for the Frederick A. Buerki Golden Hammer Scenic Technology Award!!
What is it you ask? Well, here's some info from USITT's website:
This prize is awarded to a young designer or technician who has demonstrated excellence or outstanding potential as a scenic technician in areas such as stage engineering, shop management, scene painting, scenery or properties construction, and craft while pursuing a graduate degree. It was established in 1998 by Bernhard R. Works to honor the professional theatrical career of Frederick A. Buerki as a tribute to his enthusiasm and craftsmanship.
So...it's a big deal. There was much happy dancing and parent calling. John will be receiving the award at the 2009 conference in Cincinnati in March. Needless to say, I'm very proud and have been telling John that non-stop since Friday (and driving him a little crazy).
As for me? Well, the show I was in, Funy As Hell, was my first musical since high school - and it was a LOT of fun >:D As you'd expect from an experimental theatre piece about hell, there were a few moments that the audience found questionable; but we enjoyed playing non-the-less. Good times. And it was nice to have so many people who've known me for years that didn't know I could sing or that pre-Yale I was actually an actor get to see me in something.
Below is the video from the Yale Cabaret's site of their interview with Russ, the lead actor and co-author of the show. He goes by the stage name Satori Circus and was a great time to work with.
The best part? Friday, we received a letter from USITT and John has been chosen as the 2009 honoree for the Frederick A. Buerki Golden Hammer Scenic Technology Award!!
What is it you ask? Well, here's some info from USITT's website:
This prize is awarded to a young designer or technician who has demonstrated excellence or outstanding potential as a scenic technician in areas such as stage engineering, shop management, scene painting, scenery or properties construction, and craft while pursuing a graduate degree. It was established in 1998 by Bernhard R. Works to honor the professional theatrical career of Frederick A. Buerki as a tribute to his enthusiasm and craftsmanship.
So...it's a big deal. There was much happy dancing and parent calling. John will be receiving the award at the 2009 conference in Cincinnati in March. Needless to say, I'm very proud and have been telling John that non-stop since Friday (and driving him a little crazy).
As for me? Well, the show I was in, Funy As Hell, was my first musical since high school - and it was a LOT of fun >:D As you'd expect from an experimental theatre piece about hell, there were a few moments that the audience found questionable; but we enjoyed playing non-the-less. Good times. And it was nice to have so many people who've known me for years that didn't know I could sing or that pre-Yale I was actually an actor get to see me in something.
Below is the video from the Yale Cabaret's site of their interview with Russ, the lead actor and co-author of the show. He goes by the stage name Satori Circus and was a great time to work with.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Sunday, January 4, 2009
McCullough Christmas
This year we spent Christmas with the Kobran branch of the family - and one of my favorite things is Grandma Johanna's tradition of buying everyone matching PJ's and giving them out on Christmas Eve.
Photographic Evidence:
Photographic Evidence:
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Starting Off
It's the last day of 2008, and I find that so many people are in the habit of using this day to reflect on the year that has past. I can understand that - and have certainly done it myself in previous years...but for some reason this year feels different. Maybe it's the 4 weeks I spent sick in December that gave me too much time to think about myself. Maybe it's the feeling that 2008 was spent paying rent and little else. But hey, we're 25 and 2009 feels like a ton of good changes on the horizon.
First up? Why, this blog!
Many of our friends all over the country have been keeping us up to date by blogging about their lives. Jennie and her travels, Erik and all his wackiness - even my boss. And though I've had my political leanings out there since 2005 we haven't really had a way to keep everyone up on our lives. There's going to be a lot going on in the coming year and we thought this would be a good way to share it with everyone. (You can thank John for the title).
Other big things we expect this year:
In other news - we bought the band kit for Guitar Hero yesterday and have spent much of our free time jamming out. John's awesome at the Wii Guitar, and I'm getting good on the drums. I've got a little cold, so not to much on the singing at the moment.
I'm heading to NYC for the New Year and John will be playing D&D with a few friends - we wont be together at midnight, but we'll both be having fun!
First up? Why, this blog!
Many of our friends all over the country have been keeping us up to date by blogging about their lives. Jennie and her travels, Erik and all his wackiness - even my boss. And though I've had my political leanings out there since 2005 we haven't really had a way to keep everyone up on our lives. There's going to be a lot going on in the coming year and we thought this would be a good way to share it with everyone. (You can thank John for the title).
Other big things we expect this year:
- John's graduation from Yale and first post-Masters J-O-B
- We just learned Adam will be graduating from Sterling in May, which is awesome
- My first big screen appearance will be showing nation wide in just a few weeks - I'll be heading to NYC today to take a sneak peek (extras work is still work, right?)
- I'll be in my first musical since high school at the Yale Cabaret in January - rehearsals start next week
In other news - we bought the band kit for Guitar Hero yesterday and have spent much of our free time jamming out. John's awesome at the Wii Guitar, and I'm getting good on the drums. I've got a little cold, so not to much on the singing at the moment.
I'm heading to NYC for the New Year and John will be playing D&D with a few friends - we wont be together at midnight, but we'll both be having fun!
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