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My parents and even some of my friends told me I was pipe dreaming when I mentioned that I might want to pursue a career in acting. And mind you, I know that this is not a common ambition, nor is it usually encouraged by parents and for obvious reasons. Heck even in Elizabethan times actors barely registered higher than vagabonds and beggars on the social status ladder. And theaters were frequently outlawed when episodes of the plague would break out and other social unrest epidemic concerns. Meanwhile, this is not the late 1500s in England, it is the early 21st century United States and circumstances and laws have changed a great deal since then. However, even though I brought it up in as casual as possible manner, my parents immediately expressed their disapproval and some of my friends even seemed to judge me.

Well, the joke is on them now. Wait, that doesn’t fit. Well, in their face or something. No, honestly I don’t really even mean any of that. I am just so completely excited! Get this, I just landed my first acting job in New York City. For real, I’m not kidding! Of course I actually got it through my local theater company that I’ve worked with for a few years. It turns out they’re taking two productions to New York this summer and they held special auditions for ensemble members as well as outsiders and I was cast in one of the plays!

It’s not Broadway or even Off Broadway, but it is in New York City and we’re gong to stay in a hotel with great rooms with great views. I’m actually going to the city to star, well at least act in a play. I think I’m even going to look for jobs and maybe a place to live while I’m there. I have such a great feeling about this and part of it feels to me like it’s time to make the move and I’ll already be there so it’s not like I have to come up with additional money or resources just to check things out. Oh, and I can’t wait to visit Times Square. I’ve always had dream to visit Times Square, which even predates my Broadway ambitions. I also want to be on the David Letterman Show, but for this trip I’ll be happy sitting in the audience. Start spreading the news, I’m headed to New York City!