Big events in the life of Caroline! I've managed to stir up a lot of attention requesting a sublet on Facebook- "Where are you going??" and "What show did you book?!" I realized my mistake in not announcing all the fun and THEN asking who might be able to help me transition out of New York, so I am backtracking a bit here.
So, as an introduction to the excitement and a pre-req in understanding it all, this fall in NYC was really difficult. Auditions were few and far between, as were my babysitting hours, leaving me feeling artistically and financially lacking. I did manage to book a show (we'll get to that in a second...) but it still left me with months and months to fill in the mean time. After being on tour and surrounded by people, work, and travels, the lull of the actor's 'in between' was terrifying. I had been so ready to get back to the city, but not much was going my way.
I prayed a lot for guidance, and found myself anticipating something huge coming. I wasn't sure what area of my life it involved, what sort of opportunities would be coming, but it felt important and impending. Patience isn't my first virtue so I really struggled with not knowing what was next. I spent a few weeks at home over the holidays, hoping to be revived and ready to pound the pavement again, but upon my return a few days ago I was only filled with dread at facing more of the same from the fall.
After a few prayers, phone calls, and emails, the spring was set into motion in a HUGE way and I'm so excited to announce what is coming up. Here are the Travel Plans, which reveal all!!
New York to Texas: January 9th
Heading home to intern for the Diocese of West Texas, in preparation to serve as the Staff Director at Camp Capers. I grew up going to this amazing camp every summer and was a counselor for a week I was 16, but it is truly a dream come true to be on summer staff. I have lots of duties essentially boiling down to keeping the camp running smoothly- staff cheerleader, conflict mediator, and general communicator on programs staff. The spring will be spent preparing for my role, helping with hiring the staff, and general service at the diocese. It's right in my field of experience, yet way out of my box at the same time.
Texas to Arkansas: around March 25th
The acting portion of the spring: playing Natalie in Next to Normal at Theatre Squared in Fayetteville, Arkansas!! I've known about this one for a while, and am still in disbelief at my fortune to be in such a beautiful musical with what looks like an incredible cast!! My dear friend Jason Burrow is slated to music direct as well, so I'll get to work with his musical genius again in his home state- hooray!! For more details on the production, click here.
Arkansas to Texas: May 13th
Back home to really begin Camp Capers duties. Staff training and bonding, then right into camp. I'll be a busy bee in Waring, Texas from June 1st-August 17th. For more information on Camp Capers, click here.
I can hardly believe all the answered prayers- when it rains, it POURS! I'm overwhelmed with excitement and anticipation of the wonderful fun and growth that is coming for me. My sweet friend Gracie said to me, as I struggled through the thick of it, "Choose where to put your confidence and the rest will follow." I'm putting my confidence in my heart, which is overflowing as I look at what 2013 has in store for me so far.
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