Wednesday July 18, 2007, Brooklyn, NY
So, you may have heard that there was an explosion in NYC today. I am happy to report that I was nowhere near Grand Central Station at the time that the steam pipe exploded. I was safely attending a play in Tribecca.
As for the Job search... I have narrowed down to the top six headshots and by the end of tomorrow hope to narrow down to the top two so I can get them printed. I have my envelopes and mailing labels all ready to go for the mass mailing to Casting directors for stage, film, and television in New York City. I am working on building my connections. I went out to dinner with the friend of a friend who works as the Backstage Doorman for the Walter Kerr Theatre that currently houses the show Grey Gardens. I am going to go see the show on friday, then will recieve a backstage tour and the chance to meet with Christine Ebersol who won the Tony for Best Actress in a Musical. THis guy is also good friends with Cherry Jones who won the Tony for Best Actress in a Play for Doubt. I will get the chance to meet her the next time she is in the City. So I'm working on hobknobing with the elite of Broadway. THat's sure to come in handy. He's also mentioned possibly being able to get me a job working as an usher on broadway. It's nice to finally start to find some friends up here.
Tonight Veronica, Johnny and I went to see a portion of Susan Lori Parks' 365 Plays/365 Days. It was held at the Synagogue for the Arts in Tribeca and one of our former classmates from SAM, Cadian Dumas, was playing in it. We also met Michelle Vanegas (another SAM grad) there. It was a fun evening.
Anyway, I'm here. I'm still settling and networking. I feel like things are moving really slow, but talking with people who have been in my shoes before-- I'm actually a little ahead of the game. So, that's encouraging. It's clear I know what I am doing. I just want to do it a little faster. But, yeah, Life is good.
Jared
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Thursday, July 12, 2007
Week 2
Thursday July 11, 2007 Brooklyn, NY
So, Week 2 in the big city is winding to a close. This week has been about building my Actor's Toolbox and settling in to the apartment. I papered myself with a day at the spa on Tuesday to get my skin preped and pretty for today's Headshot shoot. I've ordered pre-cut 8x10 resume paper. I turned in my official resume to the Atlantic theatre to work as their asst. Wardrobe supervisor and will be meeting with Adriana (the supervisor) sometime in the near future. I went to IKEA and bought some more furniture for my room. So I now have a desk, chair, bookcase, and cabinet space. And of course I have been exploring the wonders of Bed, Bath and Beyond, and THE CONTAINER STORE! Those are wonderful places!!!!! We got internet but still don't have a wireless router so I am still stealing for a few more days.
I just joined a group that gets me $4 tickets to several shows and events. I just got tickets to the Yankees game on the 22nd for $4!!!!! I'm excited.
Anyway, I'm tired and need to cook some dinner then sort through 400someodd headshots to find the perfect one. Some of you may be getting Emails asking your opinions. Hope all is well with "youse guys".
Jared
So, Week 2 in the big city is winding to a close. This week has been about building my Actor's Toolbox and settling in to the apartment. I papered myself with a day at the spa on Tuesday to get my skin preped and pretty for today's Headshot shoot. I've ordered pre-cut 8x10 resume paper. I turned in my official resume to the Atlantic theatre to work as their asst. Wardrobe supervisor and will be meeting with Adriana (the supervisor) sometime in the near future. I went to IKEA and bought some more furniture for my room. So I now have a desk, chair, bookcase, and cabinet space. And of course I have been exploring the wonders of Bed, Bath and Beyond, and THE CONTAINER STORE! Those are wonderful places!!!!! We got internet but still don't have a wireless router so I am still stealing for a few more days.
I just joined a group that gets me $4 tickets to several shows and events. I just got tickets to the Yankees game on the 22nd for $4!!!!! I'm excited.
Anyway, I'm tired and need to cook some dinner then sort through 400someodd headshots to find the perfect one. Some of you may be getting Emails asking your opinions. Hope all is well with "youse guys".
Jared
Saturday, July 7, 2007
Week 1 Recap
I want to write about my first week and recap... but the stolen internet is being stubborn. We got our own internet and cable today but we don't have a wireless router yet. so i will write more when i have a better connection.
Thursday, July 5, 2007
Pictures
Friday July 5, 2007 Brooklyn, New York
This is the Middle School across the street.
This is the main hallway of the building. My door is on the Left.
The Kitchen.
The Backyard.
My bedroom.
I stole some pics of the apartment from Johnny and added a pic of my bedroom. I have been really bad about taking pictures thus far. I will try to improve.
This is the outside of our building. That is my window in the lower left hand corner.
This is the Middle School across the street.
This is the main hallway of the building. My door is on the Left.
The Kitchen.
The Backyard.
My bedroom.
Tuesday, July 3, 2007
Corrections
Tuesday July 3, 2007 Brooklyn, NY
so, when i went to check on the exact time and place for the Balloon Glow and found out it was at Coney Island Park, OHIO!!! So we didn't go. Instead we went out to a nice dinner at Blue Moon in Chelsea. We then met Steph at the Atlantic and while waiting in the alley way we met Victor Garber. That was cool. We walked with Steph to the Subway. She's going to meet up with us tomorow for the fireworks.
Jared
so, when i went to check on the exact time and place for the Balloon Glow and found out it was at Coney Island Park, OHIO!!! So we didn't go. Instead we went out to a nice dinner at Blue Moon in Chelsea. We then met Steph at the Atlantic and while waiting in the alley way we met Victor Garber. That was cool. We walked with Steph to the Subway. She's going to meet up with us tomorow for the fireworks.
Jared
Getting Settled
Tuesday July 3, 2007 Brooklyn, NY
Since I moved into my new apartment, I have been rushin around trying to get things settled and ready to start a life here. I bought a bed that I am waiting to have delivered...(and I am ready for it!!!!) I have purchased a new cell phone which should arrive on thursday. We set up internet/cable/digital phone service which will be installed on Friday (till then i am stealing someone else's wireless). Last night i set up my head shot consultation with a photographer. We will be meeting thrusday afternoon. So I have been busy. Today I am going into Manhattan to go shopping for some nice clothes to wear for my headshot. Later tonight Veronica, Johnny, and I are talking about going out to Coney Island for the Balloon Glow and fireworks that follow. Then tomorrow we are going down to Battery Park to see the Independence Day fireworks over the statue of Liberty.
There has been a lot of confusion over what my address here is. I think part of that was miscommunications on the phone. But I will clear it up now that I know for sure.
Jared R. Pike
173 Hopkins St
Apt 1L
Brooklyn, NY 11206
and my new cell phone number (as of THURSDAY) will be (718)354-9256
Well, It's time to go shopping.
Jared
Since I moved into my new apartment, I have been rushin around trying to get things settled and ready to start a life here. I bought a bed that I am waiting to have delivered...(and I am ready for it!!!!) I have purchased a new cell phone which should arrive on thursday. We set up internet/cable/digital phone service which will be installed on Friday (till then i am stealing someone else's wireless). Last night i set up my head shot consultation with a photographer. We will be meeting thrusday afternoon. So I have been busy. Today I am going into Manhattan to go shopping for some nice clothes to wear for my headshot. Later tonight Veronica, Johnny, and I are talking about going out to Coney Island for the Balloon Glow and fireworks that follow. Then tomorrow we are going down to Battery Park to see the Independence Day fireworks over the statue of Liberty.
There has been a lot of confusion over what my address here is. I think part of that was miscommunications on the phone. But I will clear it up now that I know for sure.
Jared R. Pike
173 Hopkins St
Apt 1L
Brooklyn, NY 11206
and my new cell phone number (as of THURSDAY) will be (718)354-9256
Well, It's time to go shopping.
Jared
Sunday, July 1, 2007
DAY 1
Sunday July 1, 2007 East Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY
I'm HERE!!!! I landed at JFK about 11 am EST.and took the subway to my apartment, getting there about 12:30. I spent most of the afternoon unpacking my boxes and settling. My roommates and I made a trip to Target in Flatbush to get some things we needed... and that was interesting. The Target was two stories with an escalator and a special escalator for the buggies. Veronica's dad drove his truck and traffic was dreadful. I'm glad i don't have to drive here. Last night I went inot manhattan to try to find a Whole Foods down on Houston St. I was unsuccessful... but i went to the Atlantic and met Stephanie and her Mom. I went back to Astoria with them to get my stuff that i stored at her house last time I was up here. THen I headed back to my apartment in Brooklyn, made up my pallet on the floor, and went to sleep. Slept late today and about to go into manhattan again and go shopping for some things i need. But things are great here and will get even better as i accrue more furniture.
Jared
I'm HERE!!!! I landed at JFK about 11 am EST.and took the subway to my apartment, getting there about 12:30. I spent most of the afternoon unpacking my boxes and settling. My roommates and I made a trip to Target in Flatbush to get some things we needed... and that was interesting. The Target was two stories with an escalator and a special escalator for the buggies. Veronica's dad drove his truck and traffic was dreadful. I'm glad i don't have to drive here. Last night I went inot manhattan to try to find a Whole Foods down on Houston St. I was unsuccessful... but i went to the Atlantic and met Stephanie and her Mom. I went back to Astoria with them to get my stuff that i stored at her house last time I was up here. THen I headed back to my apartment in Brooklyn, made up my pallet on the floor, and went to sleep. Slept late today and about to go into manhattan again and go shopping for some things i need. But things are great here and will get even better as i accrue more furniture.
Jared
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