Block 638: April 22, 2015

It’s the first day of school for our tenth (out of 11!) show this season. I am starting to understand how regional theater just eats up the people it employs… Date: April 22, 2015 Crane: 638 Days Spent on Project: 792 Location: NW Portland, OR Person I would have sent it to: Let me go … Continue reading →

Block 303: January 2, 2014

Day Two of 2014… And I guess it’s back to reality for all of us. Date: January 2, 2014 Crane: 303 Days Spent on Project: 320 Location: Apartment, Washington Heights, NYC Person I would have sent it to: Jeremy C. If yesterday’s Crane was dedicated to learning that sometimes dates don’t go so well, today’s … Continue reading →

Block 302: January 1, 2014

  I slept in today. Happy 2014. We all survived, didn’t we? Date: January 1, 2014 Crane: 302 Days Spent on Project: 319 Location: Apartment, Washington Heights, NYC Person I would have sent it to: Bartender M. The short end of the story? Well, after Dave broke up with me, saying the long-distance relationship wasn’t … Continue reading →

Block 301: December 31, 2013

  Happy New Year.  Let’s get ready to give 2014 a hug. Date: December 31, 2013 Crane: 301 Days Spent on Project: 318 Location: Apartment, Washington Heights, NYC Person I would have sent it to: Dave S. It’s about time that I dedicated a Crane to Dave. More than anything- more than the work right … Continue reading →

Block 300: December 30, 2013

  And I’m at 300 Cranes! Just in time to finish the year! Date: December 30, 2013 Crane: 300 Days Spent on Project: 317 Location: Apartment, Washington Heights, NYC Person I would have sent it to: Cait F. I’m convinced that Cait is one of my best friends on the planet, even though we only … Continue reading →

Block 299: December 29, 2013

Today, I’m going to a rehearsal for a New Year’s Eve party! Have no idea what it will be like, but I know it’ll be fun! Date: December 29, 2013 Crane: 299 Days Spent on Project: 316 Location: Apartment, Washington Heights, NYC Person I would have sent it to: Vinnie O. Vinnie, when I was … Continue reading →

Block 298: December 28, 2013

  I’ve discovered my dog uses all my quilting fabric as bedding. It’s cute, but means someone needs to go to the laundromat for some wash! Date: December 28, 2013 Crane: 298 Days Spent on Project: 315 Location: Apartment, Washington Heights, NYC (Although, recently, it’s come to my attention that I technically live up in … Continue reading →

Block 297: December 27, 2013

  It’s another Friday! And another weekend approaches! Date: December 27, 2013 Crane: 297 Days Spent on Project: 314 Location: Apartment, Washington Heights, NYC Person I would have sent it to: Jake G. Jake was another one of the Acting Apprentices my first year at Actors Theatre of Louisville. I mean this in the best … Continue reading →

Block 296: December 26, 2013

  The day after. We’re in the homestretch of 2013, friends! Date: December 26, 2013 Crane: 296 Days Spent on Project: 313 Location: Apartment, Washington Heights, NYC Person I would have sent it to: Julie R. During my first season at Actors Theatre of Louisville, Julie was Barb’s (the Crane from yesterday) girlfriend. Over the … Continue reading →

Block 295: December 25, 2013

  Date: December 25, 2013 Crane: 295 Days Spent on Project: 312 Location: Apartment, Washington Heights, NYC Person I would have sent it to: Barb L. Barb was another one of the 20 or so Acting Apprentices my first season at Actors Theatre of Louisville. In that first “production” I costumed with them, she played … Continue reading →