I have an incredibly admirable friend that is chasing the dream in the city of Angels. Well I have a few friends that are, some succeeding, some just beginning, all inspiring but this chick in particular is just flat-out brave.
Living in LA I often think of (and am sure have even referred to) the opening scene in Pretty Woman where the homeless man is preaching “everyone that comes to Hollywood has a dream, whats your dream?” As I am sure you have guessed by now my friends dream is to act. Now she didn’t initially come to LA to “make it”, she came as a travel nurse, stayed for the beach and a few months ago declared that she grew up always wanting to act and since she lived in LA she couldn’t not give it a fair shot. Suitingly I believe it was Lucy Ball that said ”i’d rather regret that the things I have done the the things I havent” . So my gf quit her steady income gig, joined acting classses, got her headshots done, and is going for it. For sure there are moments when concern for the future sets in or anxiety for the unknown pays an unwelcome visit but those sensation are nothing compared to the exhilaration she feels when she walks on stage for the first time or the strength she confidently embodies because she didn’t let fear stand in her way.
Just last Saturday night I attended her first ever on stage improv show which was so incredible because once again she made it happen. For those of you that are unfamiliar to improv its is off the cusp comedy where the audience shots out a topic, then you and your team members break into a timed dialogue with no script just freestyle. Not an easy task. Adapt to what is thrown at you, be comedic, go with your gut, play with your team, listen and be fully present. Makes me think if my friend can risk all she knows in her career to do just that then we could all have what it takes be the leading lady in our on productions.
