So I'm currently writing this from the dressing room of the Ogunquit Playhouse where we are finishing up our last week of South Pacific. It has been an amazing run and we've been incredibly well received! However, it is starting to become a little more real that I will soon be done with this show... for good! The difference this time is that I don't have anything lined up after this contract. I almost did though! I was offered a Lead Singer role in “Jersey Nights”, a casino style version of Jersey Boys in Reno, NV. Unfortunately, due to schedule conflicts, I was unable to accept it. It would have been a great gig because Morgana was offered it as well, so we would have been able to work together again which would have been amazing! With that being said, I'm very excited to get back to NYC and begin the process again. First on the “to-do” list is to make a dedicated effort to getting an agent, primarily for purposes of TV/Film and Print opportunities (any leads are appreciated!!!). I also look forward to getting back in voice lessons and various classes. This past year has been amazing to be constantly working, but also makes me realize that I still have lots to learn! If everyday I strive to be one step closer to that proverbial Green Room, I guess being in NYC is a good first step! Oh yeah! I've also completely revamped my website!! Check out the new and improved www.andrewmauney.com!
From outside the Green Room:
Ogunquit, Maine in the summer is beautiful! It has been such an honor getting to perform in this historic theater in this beautiful little town. Days off have been spent at the beach/pool or exploring the town. One show days include time at the gym, grilling dinner with friends, or throwing the football/frisbee/lacrosse ball around outside. Finally, after show activities have included hitting the (few) bars here, building camp fires to make s'mores, or game nights in the communal kitchen. It's a great first "Summer Stock" experience. Tour was amazing, but this has been a nice transition back into normalcy. It has been really nice to be in one single place for a prolonged period of time. It's getting me excited to be back in my old apartment in NYC!
Lessons Learned:
Ambition can easily cloud judgement. As great as it is to be a working actor, it's even more important to stay focused on what is truly important to you in your life by setting priorities. If nothing is more important than working, that's fine, but it will come at a cost. If my business degree taught me anything, it's that there is always an opportunity cost. I was faced with a very tough decision when it came to this Reno show. The job sounded fun, the money was great, but ultimately I had to put family first. Being a best man in my brother's wedding this fall and making sure that family remained a top priority ultimately made the decision a no-brainer. There will always be more jobs, but you're only given one family. That's my view on the matter, but to each their own!
Peace and Love,
Andrew Mauney
www.andrewmauney.com
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