Date: January 1st, 2007

Hello, all, long time to email.

First of all, Happy New Year! I'm sending oodles of joy- and prosperity-vibes your way. :)

Second, I'm currently involved in two theatrical endeavors: "Metamorphoses," a modern-retelling of Ovid's Greek myths (not the Kafka one), will be opening January 19th at the Gainesville Community Playhouse's Vam York Theatre. See http://www.gcplayhouse.org for details and ticket info. Write me back if you're interested in the reduced price/free ticket options on January 17th and 18th. (If you're local to Gainesville and looking for a little extracurricular and cultural fun, one of the assistant directors of "Metamorphoses" is currently looking for extras for one of the scenes. If you're available for 5 performances per week from January 19th - Feb 4 plus a several rehearsals leading up to opening night, stop on by the Playhouse Thursday, January 4th at 7:00 sharp to participate!

I'm also co-directing and performing in The Vagina Monologues, my second year as part of V-Day's Worldwide Campaign to raise awareness of and prevent violence against women and girls. This is a charity event including a concert, raffle of locally donated goods and services, and of course a stirring and edifying performance of one of the most powerful pieces I've ever had the privilege to be involved in: The Vagina Monologues. For more information including event dates and volunteer opportunities for both men and women, visit http://www.myspace.com/vdaygainesville or email this year's Event Organizer, Katie Crozier, at sarend1pty@yahoo.com

Hope you are all having a wonderful time, and I hope to see you at the theatre!

Love,

Samara