Springtime comes to LA, too!

If you don't live in LA, maybe you don't think of LA as having seasons... Well, we do. Two weeks ago it was rainy rainy rainy, but today was the first day of spring and it was beautiful! The sun was shining, the weather was warm, and my flowers are in bloom. Hello springtime in LA, so nice to see you!

The Subject Was Roses

Recently, I traveled downtown to the Mark Taper Forum with my fiance and parents and took in The Subject Was Roses starring Martin Sheen, Frances Conroy, and Brian Geraghty. It was so marvelous to see such quality theatre in Los Angeles. The play was about 2 hours, but it definitely did not seem like it, as it was so engaging. Indeed, when the lights came up for intermission after about 50 minutes, my dad said that it seemed like it had only been 15. The performances by each actor was many layered and nuanced. The cast was also very well-matched. I never felt like there was a weak link. Even though the play is over 50 years old, it was still very timely, about a young man coming home after being at war. But, more than that it was about familial relationships. How complex it is just living and getting along with the people you love the most. The way the play drew me in so that I became lost in their story reminded me why I love theatre and why I got into this acting business in the first place. Bravo to the entire cast and production. Thank you. Love, Julia

Pilot season in LA

It's pilot season... or at least the tale end of it. I auditioned for a pilot last week... and it was a great part. Another meth addict... I do keep getting these drug addict roles because of my small stature. But, luckily, drug addicts usually have pretty interesting parts. In order to gear up for the role, I watched some meth heads on youtube and did a little research (no, not that kind of research!). I'll tell you, it must have taken me 2 days to relax after that audition. I don't know how meth addicts live in such an agitated state all the time... phew. The more auditions I go on, the more I realize that these are great moments to make the most of playing a part and really digging into it, even if it is only for a few minutes... because after all that is why I love acting.