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The Evolution of Modern Day Acting

Posted on November 18, 2011 at 12:12pm 0 Comments

As artistic movements go, only time will tell what the last century contributed to the cultural tapestry of Western civilization.  Albert Einstein altered the perception of time and space, while Freud revealed the unconscious mind.  As art reflected these shifts in how we perceive ourselves and the world…

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This Is What Is Happening

Posted on November 10, 2011 at 12:18pm 0 Comments

After explaining something to me, my toddler says, “This is what is happening.” I don’t know where he picked up the refrain, but it fits my current mindset.  On Halloween, my family of three went trick or treating and I was suddenly stopped, without warning.  No stress that day, no cold, no indication that my body was in trouble. 

 

I lay bedridden for four days afterward, each day hoping I would awaken with energy. …

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Preschool: Should I Stay or Should I Go?

Posted on September 27, 2011 at 2:28pm 1 Comment

 

My son started preschool last Wednesday. It wasn’t pretty. We entered the school and because I was concerned about him wetting his pants (my last two blogs were about my struggle with potty training), the first thing I did was show him the bathroom.  Next we went…

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Pretending Normal

Posted on July 28, 2011 at 10:05am 1 Comment

Here I am with my dad before we walked down the aisle.  Pictures can be so deceiving.  That morning I had to take an ambien in order to nap; if I hadn’t napped, I would’ve felt very weak around 4pm when this picture was taken because I have an energy-depleting disease.  Just short of two weeks before this…

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Marcia Mayne left a comment for Sheana Ochoa
"You're welcome, Sheana. When I started with WP, I had to figure it out on my own. I knew other bloggers would probably have similar problems. Hope it's helped you/"
Mar 6
Veronica Young replied to the discussion 'How do you know who is "following" you?' in the group WordPress Bloggers
"Hey Sheana!   When I go to your blog, it says, "alifeinartstellaadler.wordpress.com is no longer available." ??? Veronica"
Dec 16, 2011
Anastasia Ashman left a comment for Sheana Ochoa
"sheana, got it!"
Dec 7, 2011
Sheana Ochoa replied to the discussion 'SheWrites WordPress Directory - Tell us about your blog' in the group WordPress Bloggers
"Liz, I love your blog and now that I completed my first book for which I launched a blog that needs support (you can follow it at http://stellaadleralifeinart.wordpress.com/ I'm planning on visiting your blog for prompts until my next…"
Dec 5, 2011
Liberty Montano left a comment for Sheana Ochoa
"Hello! Thank you for such a warm welcome. I am thrilled that my little article was helpful. I can't wait to read your biography. What a fascinating topic!"
Dec 4, 2011
Sheana Ochoa left a comment for Liberty Montano
"Hi Liberty,  Checked out your blog and loved your article on tweeting.  So, I'm following you.  You can check out and follow my blog that I'm using to promote my first book (I noticed you were interested in why others blog)…"
Dec 4, 2011
Sheana Ochoa replied to the discussion 'SheWrites WordPress Directory - Tell us about your blog' in the group WordPress Bloggers
"Anne Elise  Hello, I checked out your blog and found a lot of useful information, but I think I identified most with your learning curve and honesty about how far you've come in the last two years.  I just launched my first blog to…"
Dec 3, 2011
Sheana Ochoa commented on the blog post 'A Motherless Child'
"Very touching and wow, what growth you have to be able to forgive as you know you must.  Resentment is like swallowing poison and expecting the other person to die.  Great and moving post."
Nov 28, 2011
Monica Medina left a comment for Sheana Ochoa
"Thanks for friending me. I'm so excited you found my blog and hope you'll enjoy it. I'll be sure to check out yours, too. ;) Thanks for making my day!"
Nov 27, 2011
Sheana Ochoa left a comment for Anastasia Ashman
"I changed the name of my blog http://stellaadleralifeinart.wordpress.com/, which is why you couldn't find it.  Sorry."
Nov 27, 2011
Sheana Ochoa left a comment for Monica Medina
"Monica, I found your blog through your latest post and so now I'm following you.  Since you're such a fan of theatre and are interested in the journey the author of book takes, you might follow my blog to promote by first book at…"
Nov 27, 2011
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"p.s. i went to your link but it seems the blog is no longer there?"
Nov 22, 2011
Anastasia Ashman left a comment for Sheana Ochoa
"good luck sheana! sorry i don't directly follow any blogs these days -- it's the post-blog era i think. i can connect with you on g+ tho. are you there, and posting?"
Nov 22, 2011
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How do you know who is "following" you?

Hi, I just launched a blog on wordpress http://alifeinartstellaadler.wordpress.com/ and I want to connect with my followers, and even know who they are so I don't request them to follow me after they already have.  So far I've been getting emails that say "someone is following you" and it leaves an email address, but not a name.  Is there a way (other than email each person) of finding out who's following you?If not, how…See More
Nov 21, 2011
Sheana Ochoa left a comment for Amy Ferris
"Amy, sent you an email so you have mine. Can you "follow" my new blog http://alifeinartstellaadler.wordpress.com/?  Talk to you soon."
Nov 21, 2011
Claire McAlpine left a comment for Sheana Ochoa
"I'm glad you liked the link, it's rare to find a one stop reference for arab literature in english, so I was pleased to find it too. Sure, send me your book to claire.mcalpine@gmail.com it may take me a little while, I have another book I…"
Nov 21, 2011

Profile Information

Who I am:
A spiritual being with a human condition -- trying to live by the golden rule and in between, write to inspire.
Connect with me online! My site, blog, or Twitter handle are:
http://alifeinartstellaadler.wordpress.com/
@sheanaochoa
http://sheanaochoa.com/
Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:
My forthcoming biography, "Stella! When There Were Giants" is the first biography of legendary acting maven, Stella Adler.

Just getting all my ducks in a row marketing wise before submitting it to the right agent/publisher.

"The Masterpiece," a one-act play.
Media outlets that I currently write for:
http://thenextfamily.com/topics/urban-dweller/sheana-ochoa-urban-dw...
My writing is:
Nonfiction, Poetry, Journalism, Blog Posts
Outlets where I review books, TV, or film:
CNN.com, The Levantine Review: http://www.levantinecenter.org/levantine-review/film/shirin-neshats...
Services I offer to other writers:
Yes. I consult on and edit manuscripts of fiction or nonfiction as well as screenplays.
I'm part of these writers' groups or salons:
No
My professional associations:
USC alumni association
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At 5:40pm on March 6, 2012, Marcia Mayne said…

You're welcome, Sheana. When I started with WP, I had to figure it out on my own. I knew other bloggers would probably have similar problems. Hope it's helped you/

At 3:33pm on December 7, 2011, Anastasia Ashman said…

sheana, got it!

At 8:23pm on December 4, 2011, Liberty Montano said…

Hello! Thank you for such a warm welcome. I am thrilled that my little article was helpful. I can't wait to read your biography. What a fascinating topic!

At 8:24pm on November 27, 2011, Monica Medina said…

Thanks for friending me. I'm so excited you found my blog and hope you'll enjoy it. I'll be sure to check out yours, too. ;) Thanks for making my day!

At 9:17pm on November 22, 2011, Anastasia Ashman said…

p.s. i went to your link but it seems the blog is no longer there?

At 9:16pm on November 22, 2011, Anastasia Ashman said…

good luck sheana! sorry i don't directly follow any blogs these days -- it's the post-blog era i think. i can connect with you on g+ tho. are you there, and posting?

At 2:01pm on November 21, 2011, Claire McAlpine said…

I'm glad you liked the link, it's rare to find a one stop reference for arab literature in english, so I was pleased to find it too.

Sure, send me your book to claire.mcalpine@gmail.com it may take me a little while, I have another book I am reading as a beta-reader which I haven't started yet and must get to soon. But I am excited to read your book and can't wait to discover this reknowned woman who has influenced so many. Claire

At 1:04pm on November 21, 2011, Bethany Saltman said…

Hi there. Thanks for writing. The subject of my bio is the Zen teacher Joko Beck, who just died in June, so it's a bit tricky....I have a great agent who  is awaiting the proposal. I am interviewing people, writing, and worrying a lot :), which I am sure you can appreciate! I have never written a biography before, so there learning curve is pretty major.

 

My writing can be seen at www.bethanysaltman.com and all my parenting columns can be seen here: http://www.chronogram.com/user/profile/bethanysaltman.

 

I look forward to hearing more about your process. I looked at your blog and really like it. I can't believe you've been working on this for 10 years! Lord, I do not have time for that....I hope the proposal is finished in a couple months.

 

Take care,

Bethany

At 9:46am on November 21, 2011, Claire McAlpine said…

Great - my husband's family are from Bethlehem in Palestine, we spent a few months there when our children were small, I love accessing film and literature from the region and particularly the feminine perspective.

I have a couple of biographies on my reading pile Wangari Maathai and Aung San Suu Kyi, but I would love to read yours and review it, though bear in mind I'd be coming from the naive perspective of not being aware of Stella previously, but she sounds fascinating and if she comes alive in the book, all the better.

At 6:08pm on November 20, 2011, Amy Ferris said…

oh my God, yes yes yes ... geez, of course i remember you!

my email:

asferris@aol.com

xoxox

all my love.

 
 
 

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