During my last week in New York, my dear friends Michael Lowney and Max Kumangai-McGee came to visit and be my roommates. As much as I'd like to give myself credit for being the sole reason for their vacation, in truth, they were there to take the much anticipated headshots.
There is no rite of passage, save graduation, as meaningful (and scary) for a senior in the performing arts than getting their headshots done. If ever there was a signal that professional life was about to begin, it's in the 8x10 glossy with sultry eyes peering out. The countdown to graduation is in full swing for my friends in the senior class at the University of Michigan, and on top of being elated at the prospect of them moving to NYC next year, I'm proud of each and every one of them.
Even though I know he will kill me (even though he'll secretly love it) for posting this, I couldn't resist sharing a little bit of Michael's headshot love. Since I was wardrobe consultant for the photos, I am claiming some right to them, and therefore sharing one with you today. Michael and I have been best friends since first grade, and these headshots are, yet another, moment where I feel like a proud parent. I know, at least for me, without Michael as my basement show producing companion for my entire adolescence, I wouldn't have developed my love for performing (or have insane amounts of blackmail video footage). I imagine it won't be long until you see this picture in a Playbill, but until then...
(Michael Lowney: Future Broadway Star)
so...pretty...can't...look...away....
Posted by: Parker | January 11, 2008 at 08:14 PM
I second Parker -- he is SOOO good-looking!
Posted by: tonya | January 12, 2008 at 01:14 AM
Just a question Tonya..
Are you just focusing on his good looks, even though thats what you always seem to harp on Matt about?.. the fact that women shouldn't be objectified by their appearance...
Why does this not apply to men?
Posted by: Trina | January 12, 2008 at 07:01 PM
His eyes are so dreamy and the hair... You did well by your friend for sharing this. :)
Posted by: Maria | January 13, 2008 at 01:41 AM
Yes! Yes! Yes! Future star indeed. Love it.
Posted by: Nick | January 13, 2008 at 11:21 PM
I was just searching the internet for headshots and came across this one. I love it! Who did it?
Posted by: clark | November 01, 2008 at 03:40 AM