All the world's a stage,
And all the men and women merely players:
They have their exits and their entrances;
And one man in his time plays many parts...
Shakespeare
Imagine every American cliche you have ever been exposed to in Hollywood films, and you'll find the whole collection living and breathing around you in the streets of New York City. The ubiquitous Halloween pumpkin, with more street profile than an all-night hooker. The bored faces of subway commuters, on their way to reclaim their personalities. And the shopping-mad fashionitas, who are like, so like, you know like, speaking a whole other language that only they understand!
Cliches aside, I love New York City so much I almost want to buy the t-shirt. The place is brimming with excitement and energy 24 hours a day. The people are very friendly and if there is one place in the world that I want to call home, it's here.
So what's been happening in my first week?
- Moved into my gorgeous little furninshed sublet apartment in the Upper West Side which is walking distance to EVERYTHING I want to be near - Central Park, Lincoln Centre, Broadway, Times Square, Riverside Park, shops galore... And yes, we have a doorman.
- Saw the award-winning "Spring Awakening" - probably a little premature as I wasn't quite over the jet lag yet and spent much of the first act deeply entrenched in the second word of the show's title.
- Spent a day at Woodbury Common which, for those of you in Perth, is like HarbourTown but only designer labels. Small amount of damage there.
- Made a new friend! (well, she's actually on loan from my sister). Lovely Scottish fashion designer called Hannah.
- Discovered they don't have A4 sized paper here! Spent a few dollars on photocopying before I worked that one out.
Next week is when the fun really starts. Thanks to referrals from my friend Jed, I am meeting with the top three Broadway ad agencies: Serino Coyne, SpotCo and Eliran Murphy Group. I also have a meeting scheduled with Jujamcyn Theaters, so I am hoping that someone will know something about available theatre marketing jobs!
Until next time, keep filling your cup of life.
