New website
I have a new website for those interested, it's at http://www.andynorthrup.com Haven't posted for awhile as it hasn't really occurred that I had anything to say. Lots happening just didn't feel like writing about it as I've been internalizing it and trying to process it. Most of it is absolute shit so didn't feel like putting it out there as it's just not worth it. Which isn't to say I'm not trying to cope with it and move on, cause I am. Daygig is still very busy, have written a few new tunes borne out of some serious soul-searching from previously mentioned depressing shit which usually means they'll leave audiences uncomfortable. Now these are the kinds of songs that I love but foot-tappers they ain't. Met up with a director I really respect yesterday and he said that he wanted to cast me in one of his shows so that was cool. I don't really know this guy from Adam but he's just a real artist and takes chances, besides he is so enthusiastic about what he does, and such a decent fellow into the bargain, I'd likely follow anywhere he led. It's hard to put yourself in the hands of a director because as an actor I like to completely immerse myself in the role as it's the only way I know how to make it as real as I can. If I don't believe that what I'm doing in the role rings true, I sure as hell won't be able to convince an audience and frankly nothing drives me crazier than taking the time to see a show and seeing actors who don't care. Luckily in Edmonton that doesn't happen too often. The directors here are generally pretty great as well although there are a few where their reputations deservedly proceed them. I've worked with abusive directors who are convinced of their right to be complete assholes because they're the director and they've paid their dues and they've earned it and blah, blah, fucking blah. I'm pretty intense and hard on myself so I don't think I'd allow myself to be this way to other human beings and just brush it off as them having deserved it. It does constantly amaze me though, what kind of piss poor behavior people can rationalize. Ah well, enough middle ot the night rambling. Cheers all, hope life is treating you well.