Give to the Max: Greater Washington

In board meeting, discussing incorporating Give to the Max: Greater Washington as part of larger fundraising campaign.

Note to others serving on board, if you suggest or seem enthusiastic about something, make sure you're ready to fill those shoes.

This is not a warning to not express yourself, but rather to remember, use, and channel that energy to fulfill your board responsibilities.

Good times :-)

- J Street Jr

Nap time...and validation

So I'm here early for rehearsal, which doesn't start for another hour or so. Grabbed dinner w/ Jesse at Chipotle and am just about ready to pass out.

Last night's opening of the Brookland Artspace Lofts was a blast, and the fourth floor really represented, during the open studio part of the evening. More than anything, it was great to meet all the other residents, as well as the family and friends.

My parents actually came, along with my lola and tito. It was the first time they got to see my place. And even though my dad criticized my on the paint job in my room, at the end of it, I think they both got why I really wanted to live there, to have that space, and be a part of that community.

Now I'm gonna take a quick nap,

- J Street Jr

3rd Velocity DC kicks off

Hey there,

So I don't even know where to begin. It's just another night that reminds me I'm in the right city, and tend to be at the right places at the right times.

Disclaimer: I was brought on to assist with social media for VelocityDC, so I was tweeting live. First time I'd done that.  The really neat thing was how small a world it continues to be.  Several of the dancers are ones I've crossed paths with, in previous lives.

There was Daniel, who I performed with through BosmaDance; Asanga, whom I might when teaching at CityDance; Christopher, also through CityDance (I love how gracious Chris is, not just in saying hi, but in catching up as much as one can, when bumping into one another at events); Junious, Emily, and the rest of the awesome peeps with Urban Artistry, which I work with through Class Acts Arts.

And then after, I join Peter DiMuro, to grab a drink and a bite with Septime Webre and company, including several ladies who define "fabulous".

Really awesome people, passionate about the work they're doing, and reinspiring me about my own.

- J Street Jr

Another stage combat class at Round House

So, I'm slowly finding ways to integrate my blog back into my life. The trick is not in trying to make more time, but to find the time you already have.

It's week 3 of this stage combat class w/ Casey Kaleba, at Round House Theatre's rehearsal space, in Silver Spring. It really appeals to me from a movement perspective, and I've always wanted the chance to work w/ Casey again, after doing Jerry Springer: The Opera at Studio Theatre 2nd Stage (which he did fight choreo for). Geez, that was a li'l over 3 years ago.

Definitely looking forward to applying what I learn to any work I continue to do w/ Synetic Theater, although right now, I'm just trying to make it until my next bit of down-time, day or night, two Fridays from now.

- J Street Jr

Early to a GMCW dance rehearsal

I know, it's been a while, but will be getting back to blogging. I'm here early for a dance rehearsal for GMCW's holiday concert, "Red & Greene".  We're doing "One" from A Chorus Line, music and choreography, but w/ words written for the show.

I was late last week, and by late I was technically on time, but then was looking for parking for over 25 minutes...yeah. In the performing world, early is on time, and on time is late.

Anyway, definitely stoked to be here, and just singing again. It's a great group of guys doing wonderful work, artistically and for the community. But I don't get a day "off" for another two weeks.

Well, gotta go, rehearsal's about to start.

- J Street Jr