Helloooooo Blog Folks!
Well, it has been awhile
since my last Blog and update! Now that the year has officially begun
(according to semesters that is), I would love to share with you guys what all
I am up to!
I am still traveling with
the Katy Visual and Performing Art Company’s “Books Alive!” show which this
semester is entitled Bawk and Roll, a
book by Tammi Sauer and directed by Kristin Miller. In this production I play
the host, a yoga instructor, an Indian doctor, and a German psychiatrist! We
will have afternoon shows at our Katy location as well as a few weekend shows
that are open to the public (check to website or my page for constant updates
and reminders). We primarily perform at elementary schools, hospitals, day
cares, ect. throughout the Houston/ Katy area, so if you work somewhere and
want a children’s comedy show to come through, let me know!
I am also performing with
the KVPAC Encore troupe for this next month’s show, Sleepy Hollow, directed by Gregory Magyar. I play Katrina, the
blooming 18 year old spoiled girl in town who enjoys teasing the boys around.
Performances run the last weekend of September and the first weekend of
October. Purchase tickets ahead of time online at the KVPAC.org website! You
won’t want to miss kicking off the Fall season with such a seasonal piece as
this.
Another play I will be
working with at KVPAC is called, Zombie
Prom, directed by Mark Redd. This 1950’s iconic play will be a blast to
work on as the choreographer and the kids are already an incredibly talented
bunch! They meet once a week for rehearsal and will perform come mid December.
They will also be performing a few songs at the Scarecrow Festival in Katy on
October 19th and would love to have some support and love (plus the
event itself is pretty fun/ cool so check it out regardless).
The last of my endeavors
at KVPAC includes a Mommy & Me class (for 18 months to 4 years old) on
Thursdays from 9-10 AM this whole semester at the Katy location and will focus
on moms and their children doing interactive crafts, arts, theatrical pieces,
and fun stuff of the sort. Also for the youngins, there is a show I will be assisting
with directing, Penguins Christmas,
on Tuesday’s after school with a performance in December to conclude the class
with and help bring in the Christmas holiday! Both of these can be signed up
for through the KVPAC website, calling the main number, as well as offered at
the Katy or (new) West Oaks location!
On a separate note from
the theatre company I work with, I also am helping with children’s ministry at
The Waters Church on Mason Rd where I assist in theatrical productions, child
care, video announcements, commercials/ voice over work. We also started a
young adult Bible study on Tuesday evenings from 7-8:30 at our pastor’s house
near by the church (child care provided there as well) and intend on making it
a very interactive, social, and at times sporty get together. Message me if you
want details on any of the above information or are interested in finding a
church, Bible study, or just a social group to hang out with every now and
then.
The last group I
volunteer with is something called Young Life. This is a group of Katy High
school students (home school & private school welcome as well) that meets
Monday evenings at Midway BBQ to have some crazy fun with fellow students from
the area, as well as a core group of leaders that meet on Wednesday evenings at
local houses.
The rest of my time is
filled with visiting my amazing family out in Tomball or College Station,
driving my carless mother to school in the mornings, attending sporting events
for my little sister and father, independently getting contracted out for work
on short films/ independent films/ faith based projects/ spokes model work/
event hosting/ book editing/ commercial shoots/ modeling, and of course the
occasional babysitting or tutoring!
Needless to say, my life
stays busy, but I wouldn’t have it any other way! Unfortunately, the minor set-back
to all this is the lack of a working car (and AC) that I am currently
experiencing, but I am on a hunt and will hopefully have something by the end
of the month (prayers please) so that I can continue my auditioning and
traveling endeavors.
Thank you all for the
continued love and support, I greatly appreciate my friends and family as well
as those directors, photographers, and pastors that continue to use my services
and allow me to chase after this crazy dream I’d like to one day call a (full
time) career!
God bless and stay vibrant my
loves.
Yours truly,
Kristin McKenzie
