Carrie Jay Studio

03/17/2015

UPDATE ON BEN'S HEALTH AND OUR FAMILY:
By now, some of you may be humming The Muppet Song, quoted at the end of my recent post "PRIVATE COACHING FOR AUDITION PREP."
I am currently increasing my studio hours. I teach private acting and singing lessons at Carrie Jay Studio.
WE NEED YOUR HELP. Could you please help spread the word that I am accepting new students?
Please share the link to my website. www.CarrieJayStudio.com
As most of you know, Ben was unable to work most of last year, due to complications from his cancer and treatments.
Our finances are in a very tough position right now, and so I am expanding my studio business.
The good news: Ben had an "all-clear, no evidence of cancer" at his most recent cystoscopy last week.
The bad news: Ben's system is still not functioning healthily. His body is not getting rid of toxins (heavy metals, etc.) and is not taking up nutrients as it should. Ben is working to heal his digestive tract. He is also doing at-home physical therapy to regain his strength, after having been forced to be prone for over seven months last year.
In the meantime, Ben is feeling stronger every day. He is working from home on his own business. He does genealogy information publishing on the internet.
THANK YOU SO MUCH!

Do you wish to take your acting and/or singing to the next level? You’ve come to the right place! I am here to help you reach your performance goals.

05/06/2014

Why Steel Magnolias is the perfect choice for Mothers' Day!

Dear Friends, Happy Mothers' Day! As a mother, and an actor/director, Steel Magnolias was the perfect choice for this weekend. I've been the Drama Director at Chelsea High School for two years, and...

10/18/2013

The numbers are coming in.

Our estimate for Ben's testing, surgery, and initial chemotherapy were accurate. Your help thus far has been critical in providing those initial services for Ben.

Now the reality of cancer treatment is here.

We have updated our new goal amount with the actual bill totals that have begun coming in, along with estimates for Ben's cancer treatment we are immediately facing.

Here's where your contribution is going:
Testing
Diagnosis
Surgery
Chemotherapy
Biological therapy
Intensive monitoring
Bladder cancer has an extremely high recurrence rate. We are doing everything possible to lower that rate, and restore Ben to top health.

Blessings to you for making Ben's care possible. The miracle is unfolding before our eyes. We are humbled and deeply moved by your love and support.

With love and gratitude,
Ben, Carrie, Logan and Paige - See more at: http://www.youcaring.com/medical-fundraiser/help-ben-regain-health-and-be-cancer-free/93345 .FD3P5cf6.dpuf

Community makes anything possible and surmountable. Please help our family provide Ben what he needs to be healthy, well, and cancer-free. Together we can create a miracle.

09/04/2013

REMINDER FOR WORKSHOP AND AUDITIONS AT CHS!


The CHS Fall Musical is Guys & Dolls. Auditions are open to all CHS students and homeschoolers in the district. Auditions are Monday, September 9, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. and Wednesday, September 11, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the CHS auditorium. Come either Monday OR Wednesday to audition. Bring 16-32 bars of a musical theater song, sheet music, and dress up. Callbacks are Thursday, September 12, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. First rehearsal is Friday, September 13, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Performance dates are November 15 through 17.

There will be an Open Audition Workshop with the director, Carrie Jay Sayer, on Friday, September 6 at 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the auditorium. This will help actors prepare for auditions next week. It is not required, but recommended for those considering trying out.

Come and join the fun! No experience necessary!

More information is available at this link:

https://sites.google.com/a/chelsea.k12.mi.us/chs-theater-guild/


Thank you very much! Please let me know if you have any questions!
Carrie Jay Sayer
Drama Director
CHS

08/06/2013

Get ready for awesomeness! Sign up this week for Sunday's Awesome Audition Workshop!

Auditions for Fall shows are ramping up! Be prepared! Be confident! Nail your audition! Join Carrie Jay Sayer for a unique, valuable, and incredibly fun three-hour audition workshop! Get ready to r...

01/10/2013

Find out how the power of exploring opposites in rehearsal -- and offstage as well!

Dear Friends, Opposites attract. What’s up with that? What’s down with that? Everything that is true in a scene, the opposite is also true. In Black Comedy, the play I am directing at C...

12/09/2012

Come see me in the new year!

At the Carrie Jay Studio, students are immersed in training, career-building strategies, and techniques used by working professionals.

11/05/2012

This is me expressing myself. Read more here:

Hello! We are in the midst of an exciting process of working and playing to put together How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.

11/04/2012

The Cover is Off the Pit! Read here about our Gilbert and Sullivan style song and why we sing it:

10/28/2012

What is acting, anyway? Read more here:

10/21/2012

Read here about the power of creative play:

10/13/2012

YES! I love it here. I invite you to read and share.

I seem to be using that word a lot to describe the cast, and the work, and our process. I am full of wonder. I am awed. I am impressed. I am psyched.