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News / Messages from Annabeth / Archive (July - September 2006)
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September 5, 2006
September edition of the AG Blog. Annabeth and husband Wade Allen are
expecting their first child this coming January (2007). Enjoy!
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»AG Blog / 05.September.06«
Hi folks!
Well, August was a pretty hectic month. What with leaving Lear to go to Halifax, Nova Scotia to work on a
Hallmark Hall of Fame television movie, and struggling through the first months of a pregnancy it was a rollercoaster
of a late summer!
Yep, you read right - I'm pregnant, or rather I should say, Wade and I are pregnant since he had a
little something to do with my current state ... (My pregnancy was the other not-so-insignificant circumstance
involved in my withdrawal from the play - it was simply too difficult to swim in the deep Shakespearean waters
with the morning sickness and fatigue I was feeling). We are thrilled, excited, terrified, all of the
normal feelings of overwhelm and joy I think most couples go through on the baby ride. We are due in January so as
we move into Autumn now we will have some time to nest and prepare our lives and our home for a little baby.
I don't know when the Hallmark movie will air, but it is tentatively called Candles on Bay Street and it is a
guaranteed hankie movie ... It also stars Alicia Silverstone.
Brotherhood has three more episodes of the first season to air, with the season finale on
September 24th. It's a particularly great episode and for those of you who are watching, it promises
good drama, conflict and story! No news yet if there will be a second season of the show ... hard to believe,
but it's struggling to keep good numbers ... Any support helps from those of you who genuinely want it to continue ...
E-mail Showtime, tell your friends, etc. ...
On another note, I want to acknowledge the life and spirit of a very special woman. A dear friend of ours,
Marni Levine lost her battle to cancer last week and so many people are grieving the loss of her presence on
this planet. A beautiful memorial to her can be seen at
http://kravmaga.com/krav01.html. She is
an example to me of a woman who embodies courage, beauty, strength, and the true essence of motherhood. We will miss her greatly.
Be well and take care,
Annabeth
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July 20, 2006
A special note from Annabeth.
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»AG Blog / 20.July.06«
Dear Folks,
I have some disappointing news. Due to some extenuating circumstances and professional reasons I had to withdraw from
the production of Lear. I was offered a job that I simply had to take. It was an agonizing decision but I will be
replaced by a fantastic understudy who will surely take the role and run! The entire company has been supportive and
gracious and anyone must surely still go to see this production as it will revitalize your understanding and
experience of Shakespeare. I'll share more details later, but know that I took so much from my 4 weeks of
rehearsals for the play and am forever changed for it - as an artist/actress and as a human being!
Best,
Annabeth
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July 5, 2006
July edition of the AG Blog. Enjoy!
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»AG Blog / 05.July.06«
Hi all!
Hope everyone had a nice 4th of July holiday. I was actually in rehearsals for a few hours before coming home to
make some bbq chicken and my grandmother's potato salad. It was a mellow, easy day. Rehearsals are going well. Every day is
challenging and inspiring. Obviously being Shakespeare, the material itself is very complex and rich, but the
exceptional weight of Lear's tragedy and the heightened agony suffered by each character in his family and
in his kingdom, makes it rather daunting to perform. I've read some scholars who say it is one of the most
impossible plays to put up. However, our director, Patsy Rodenburg, is astonishing in her knowledge of the text
and in her ability to push us all into it with great faith and security. I know for sure that I am working under
the hands of a master. Every day I am moved and driven by her tireless dedication to bringing
Shakespeare to us, all of us, so it is accessible to our very breath and body. For the performer and audience. She is
inspiring on a great many levels. Everyone in the company is digging in, doing great work, and passionate about this
journey. I've asked Courtney to put up the article in the recent LA Stage magazine for anyone who might want
more in-depth information about this production, Patsy, and the company she has assembled here in Los Angeles
[SEE ABOVE]. If any of
you are actors, performers, do public speaking of any kind, I would recommend you purchase any of her books
about speaking and voice. They are invaluable resources.
For anyone who is interested, King Lear will open July 28th and run through August 27th at the
Electric
Lodge in Venice, CA. It is an intimate, 99 seat theatre. Tickets are available through BrownPaperTickets
but specifically at this link:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/5475
And of course, last but not least, Brotherhood begins this Sunday night on Showtime!!!
That's the update! I hope everyone is healthy, safe and happy!
All the best,
Annabeth
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