Month 8: Rochelle's Readings

I've been with Write Act for about 9 months now... 9 months is the amount of time it takes to have a baby. So I've been writing as much as I can, full length, 10 minute, one act, etc, and I'm now finally having a reading of three of my 10-minute plays at Write Act Rep, my theatre company in Hollywood.

WHAT: Rochelle's Readings
WHEN: Sunday, August 9, 2009, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
WHERE: Write Act Rep - 6128 Yucca St., Los Angeles, CA

The three plays we'll be reading:
1. "Office Assistance" - a lawyer discussing the concept of marriage with his assistant
2. "Last Street" - a group of homeless people trying to find a sense of home on the streets of LA
3. "When Charlie Comes Home" - a dark comedy about Christmas, faith, and family

Cost is free! Please come for the moral support! :)

REVIEW on MONTH 7 Part 2: Photo Gallery

Deane hung up his photos against his wall in the living room. Hung them up as if letting them dry after coming out of the bath in the dark room. I printed only two 8x10s, the rest of mine were all 4x6. Had many compliments on the food I made - maple-glazed salmon, green beans cooked in mac nut oil, spam musubi, smoked salmon spread, and I cut up some pepper jack cheese and reindeer salami. Yum! We made cookies and cream ice cream later that night, which no one really got to enjoy, but the thought was there and I think everyone's stomachs were full anyway. :) Had some trivia on Hawaii and Alaska. Hard questions, I know, but hopefully people learned something about the last two states.

---- STATISTICS -----
People attended: 15
Time allotted: 4 hours

----- RATING ----- (out of 5 stars)

Overall Experience: 4.0

FLAVOR of WEEK 30

Monday
- Hung out at home


Tuesday
- Hung out at mom's, ran errands, made Etsy pieces

Wednesday
- went to my first After Effects 2 class at Studio Arts




Thursday
- made some steampunk jewelry and posted it to my shop!

Friday
- "Cabaret"

Saturday
- LA Improv

Sunday
- Photo Gallery from our Hawaii/Alaska trip

Month 7 Part 2 - Photo Gallery

Deane and I have traveled a little bit over the past 6 months. We visited the two non-contiguous states, Hawaii in Spring, and Alaska in Summer. Most of our pictures will showcase our recent trip to Vancouver, Alaska, and Seattle, so we're throwing a party to celebrate our return to blazing Los Angeles. Don't worry, we've picked a few to highlight, and no, we're not holding people captive for a slideshow - it'll be more like an art gallery exhibition. Cold refreshments will be provided, along with delicacies we picked up along the way, like smoked salmon and reindeer salami - but feel free to bring anything you're especially craving.

WHAT: Photo Gallery
WHERE: Deane's place
WHEN: Sunday, July 26th at 3pm.

Also, it should be noted that Deane's front door buzzer is busted, so you'll have to call one of us upon your arrival. Street parking on Curson is legal, and on surrounding streets, and should be ample on a Sunday afternoon.

FLAVOR of WEEK 29

Monday
- met up with Klaryssa and recorded voices for our film
- went to Sonics Drive-in






Tuesday
- bought supplies and made my first feather hair pieces for my Etsy shop



Wednesday
- met up with Michelle and her bf - Guppy Teahouse - Popcorn Chicken, Coconut Brick Toast, and Strawberry-Mango Shaved Ice

Thursday
- helped with WriteAct
- set up my Etsy shop, posted items

Friday
- picked up my car






Saturday
- Vegas - Gold Coast hotel

Sunday
- Mike's Party

Check out my Etsy Account!!!

FLAVOR of WEEK 28

Monday
- Car/insurance issues
- Griffith Park Observatory/Sunset Junction
- Missed Funny People and Deane's friend at the Viper Room


Tuesday
- Worked as Producer for my short film, wrote some of my play, dealt with Studio Arts
- Deane took me to Osteria Mozza to celebrate his first day at work!

Wednesday
- Finally filed for Unemployment
- After Effects Class at Gnomon

Thursday
- Worked on my play





Friday
- Farmhaus Grand Opening Party - Got a dress
- Thinkspace Art Gallery
- Ate Tere's Mexican Food (since Mozza 2 go's wait was too long)
- "The Hangover" at Paramount




Saturday
- Free Intro to Yoga Class at Yoga Blend, Burbank
- Public Art Show in Beverly Hills
- Nick and EV's leftovers BBQ



Sunday
- Hollywood Farmer's Market
- Renegade Craft Festival
- Bartering Party
- Watched "A Tale of Two Sisters" which is a lot better than "Uninvited."

REVIEW on MONTH 7: Bartering Party

It was hard to barter as efficiently when people arrived and left at different times, but overall it was fun. People bartered the silliest things and the most relevant things. From Adobe CS tutoring and teaching a new language to being arm candy at your next big social event and offering student discounts... Some people bartered and exchanged an agreement of future services rendered to each other, while others didn't barter at all but still had fun writing down their skills, funny or not. I had some food for people to munch on, like pita bread and hummus, chips and guac, mini pizzas, green beans, and carrots. Overall, decent turnout for a get-together at my new place!

---- STATISTICS -----
People attended: 12
Time allotted: 4 hours

----- RATING ----- (out of 5 stars)

Overall Experience: 3.0

ideas for events

Readings at Write Act - come one, come all (aug 8th)

another
this is why you're fat party

fashion show... have your closet throw up on you!

FLAVOR of WEEK 27

Monday
- Flew back into LA
- Chick fil A
- Afternoon nap (my favorite)
- Down to OC
- Hung with the step-family, picked up Iris, ate Koren BBQ at Corner Place, Yogurtland for dessert







Tuesday
- Took Iris on a whirlwind tour of LA:
1. Downtown (Wurstkuchen (Rattlesnake, Alligtator, and Duck Bacon sausages), Little Tokyo (I got a parasol, Iris tried Mochilato for the first time)
2. Scoops
3. Melrose
4. The Grove/Farmer's Market
5. LACMA
6. Hollywood/Highland - walk of fame, Michael Jackson (RIP) and Johnny Depp
7. Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles

Wednesday
- Drove Iris to Airport
- Watched "Public Enemies" at Arclight






Thursday
- Lillian's Wedding - my first Jewish wedding

Friday
- Writing, lazy day








Saturday
- 4th of July (my poor car was a victim of a hit and run... again...)
1. Aunt Linda's - played croquet, ate BBQ
2. Nick and EV's - played Celebrity, more eating

Sunday
- Writing, lazy day