Highlights from the Summer

A few highlights from the summer… *San Diego Zoo *Santa Barbara Beach and City *Griffith Observatory *Grauman’s Chinese Theatre/ Hollywood Blvd *Hike up the Peak *Hollywood Sign *Cirque Du Soleil- Iris at the Kodak *Venice Beach/ Venice Canals *Warner Bro’s Studio Tour *Cupcakes (Sprinkles, Crumbs, Jack ‘n’ Jills, Famous, Rock Star, Susina’s, Martina’s, etc.) *Food [...]

New Friends

Coming out here this summer, I really didn’t know one single person who was doing the program.  I knew of a few people and had done a couple of films with Liv, who was going to be one of my roommates, but other than that, I did not know one soul.  This would normally be [...]

My LA Experience in 50 Words…Literally

LA was the beginning of my new life.  I used to only survive, but now I feel that I truly live.  LA helped me find my place in life and helped me discover who I am.  I am forever changed and cannot wait to share Alyson Wells with the world.

My Encounter with Marilyn Monroe

Ever since I was little, I have had a strange obsession with Marilyn Monroe.  I loved watching her movies and collecting her memorabilia.  I have everything from her perfume, posters, pictures, books, clocks, lamps, glasses, coasters, purses, towels, t-shirts,  you name it, I have it.  She has always been an ideal image of Hollywood, beauty [...]

The “Not So Glamorous” Side of Hollywood

When I think of Hollywood, I think of this glamorous city that is filled with celebrities and endless possibilities.  I imagined this sunny, beautiful place with perfect weather, and I thought I would spot celebrities at least weekly, if not daily.  I also assumed that things like driving and parking would be easy.  California is [...]

Working in Paradise

Back in March I began my search for summer internships in Los Angeles. Being an actor, I knew I wanted to intern at a talent agency so I could understand and learn the business that I would one day be involved in.  I researched the list of talent agencies in Los Angeles on Imdbpro.com and [...]

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