We had our table read for the second episode of the web series this weekend--it went well, I was happy with it, and it was great to see most of our cast in attendance! I have a few tweaks to make to the script, but I think it's close to being ready to show to outside folks. We're currently discussing the pitch book, what the format will be, etc. We need a great photographer to help us create photos that look like stills from the show--and we need to evaluate what our budget for that will be...
In other news, I'm so sad to report that my acting class is shutting down at the end of July. My teacher is going on sabbatical for at least a month. Unfortunately, the economy being what it is inspires a lot of fear in people, and we'd lost close to 2/3 of the class over the last couple of months. The cost of overhead just got to be too much. The studio is still, in effect, open--my coach is going to be around for support and private coaching--but class will remain closed until we can get the right energy and people back to commit to it. I'm sad--I've been in class consistently, with my coach, for over five years (never taken a leave). It's such a part of my routine. I also firmly believe that I would not be the person that I am without my coach, who is more than just a coach to so many of us. It's really weird to think about not having class each week.
I'm not sure what I'll do once it's closed--I thought about some improv classes, but we'll see. I'm trying to be positive about it and look at it as a possible opening for something amazing to come into my life concerning my acting career. Maybe it's creating space for me to book something awesome or for the show to get picked up and put into production...we'll see!
The trailer for Permagrin is now up on YouTube! I'm featured twice, looking like Tina Fey. :) This is the indie that I shot in February and March--the part was written for me! It was written, produced and directed by my best friend's boyfriend, Todd (he also costars in it). Check it out:
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Monday, June 15, 2009
Rush of blood to the head
(Listening to Coldplay, while I do computer-y things.)
Is it weird that I've watched my Cox commercial at least 10 times? :)
Had two commercial auditions this week. I'm pretty sure I bombed the first one. I could have definitely made stronger choices in the room--they wanted my character to be one step away from being "crazy cat lady"...I was a little confused by the direction to not make it too broad, though. So, I kept it closer to the vest, and even after the redirect to not be so normal, I still was more "a little off" than "crazy". That's never a fun feeling, walking out of an audition and feeling pretty crappy about your work. However, I just had to look at the experience overall and say, "Next time, go for broke."
The second audition was fun--I thought I did well in the room. It was for the CD that booked me on the Cox commercial. When I walked into the room, the session director remembered me and made a comment about me being a favorite of the CD--always nice to hear!! He had me do the part I came in for, as well as another part they were casting (I think it's either a series of spots or one spot with four characters). I felt like I did well--I had a lot of fun with it and felt like I had good energy. Have yet to hear back on whether I got a callback...and trying to not feel discouraged.
I think booking my first spot was so important to me, and rightfully so...and now I'm in a space of really wanting to book the next one. I'm trying to refocus on just doing other things for my career and not worrying about whether or not I get this particular callback. I was saying yesterday that I think this spot is a good fit for me and that I felt strong about what I had to give to it. I'm trying to have the right energy about it, that's all. So, we'll see! Regardless, I'm still super grateful to have such amazing agents and the have the chance to go on great auditions!! I feel very lucky.
In other news, I finished writing the first draft of episode 2!!!!! I met with Sheryl and Zach on Sunday, to talk about the show. They both really loved the first draft and said that they think it only needs some minor tweaking, which is great! We went over the mock-up for the pitch book, discussing some of the layout options, and tried to line up a time for a table read. Our plan is to create the pitch book around episodes 1 and 2, while including outlines and arcs for the rest of the season and subsequent seasons. Depending on time, we may have episodes 3 and 4 put into it--if I can get them written and polished enough where we're okay with people reading them, then awesome! Zach would like to start meeting with people by the end of the month, if we get the book in good shape. We'll need to start doing photo shoots--so we'll need a good photographer to help us create some of the moments. The idea we had is to make one of the pages in the book a photo collage, treating the book as if it's a scrapbook created by one of the characters. Therefore, there will be photos on that page of past events, that sort of thing--which requires some extra work on our part as far as costuming/makeup, but I think it'll be worth it. More than anything, we need a great photographer (that won't break the bank!) to help give the photos style and depth.
It's an exciting process!! I'm happy episode 2 came out as well as it did. I'm looking for my notes on episode 3, but I can't find anything detailed, just basic stuff I've scrawled on other notes. However, I think I know the three major arcs to hit. I'm looking forward to working on it!
Started the Audrey Wells script in class. I've marked so many scenes to do in class, nearly 4 months worth of scenes (if I do all of them, one per week). This is my second week of working on it. It's exciting to be working on it, as it's a challenging piece, but I think it'll be a great experience!!
Is it weird that I've watched my Cox commercial at least 10 times? :)
Had two commercial auditions this week. I'm pretty sure I bombed the first one. I could have definitely made stronger choices in the room--they wanted my character to be one step away from being "crazy cat lady"...I was a little confused by the direction to not make it too broad, though. So, I kept it closer to the vest, and even after the redirect to not be so normal, I still was more "a little off" than "crazy". That's never a fun feeling, walking out of an audition and feeling pretty crappy about your work. However, I just had to look at the experience overall and say, "Next time, go for broke."
The second audition was fun--I thought I did well in the room. It was for the CD that booked me on the Cox commercial. When I walked into the room, the session director remembered me and made a comment about me being a favorite of the CD--always nice to hear!! He had me do the part I came in for, as well as another part they were casting (I think it's either a series of spots or one spot with four characters). I felt like I did well--I had a lot of fun with it and felt like I had good energy. Have yet to hear back on whether I got a callback...and trying to not feel discouraged.
I think booking my first spot was so important to me, and rightfully so...and now I'm in a space of really wanting to book the next one. I'm trying to refocus on just doing other things for my career and not worrying about whether or not I get this particular callback. I was saying yesterday that I think this spot is a good fit for me and that I felt strong about what I had to give to it. I'm trying to have the right energy about it, that's all. So, we'll see! Regardless, I'm still super grateful to have such amazing agents and the have the chance to go on great auditions!! I feel very lucky.
In other news, I finished writing the first draft of episode 2!!!!! I met with Sheryl and Zach on Sunday, to talk about the show. They both really loved the first draft and said that they think it only needs some minor tweaking, which is great! We went over the mock-up for the pitch book, discussing some of the layout options, and tried to line up a time for a table read. Our plan is to create the pitch book around episodes 1 and 2, while including outlines and arcs for the rest of the season and subsequent seasons. Depending on time, we may have episodes 3 and 4 put into it--if I can get them written and polished enough where we're okay with people reading them, then awesome! Zach would like to start meeting with people by the end of the month, if we get the book in good shape. We'll need to start doing photo shoots--so we'll need a good photographer to help us create some of the moments. The idea we had is to make one of the pages in the book a photo collage, treating the book as if it's a scrapbook created by one of the characters. Therefore, there will be photos on that page of past events, that sort of thing--which requires some extra work on our part as far as costuming/makeup, but I think it'll be worth it. More than anything, we need a great photographer (that won't break the bank!) to help give the photos style and depth.
It's an exciting process!! I'm happy episode 2 came out as well as it did. I'm looking for my notes on episode 3, but I can't find anything detailed, just basic stuff I've scrawled on other notes. However, I think I know the three major arcs to hit. I'm looking forward to working on it!
Started the Audrey Wells script in class. I've marked so many scenes to do in class, nearly 4 months worth of scenes (if I do all of them, one per week). This is my second week of working on it. It's exciting to be working on it, as it's a challenging piece, but I think it'll be a great experience!!
Monday, June 8, 2009
My Commercial is Airing!!
My Cox Cable Communications spot is now airing in the San Diego area!!! Check it out:
Yay I'm an actor!!!!!!! More to the point, YAY I'M A WORKING ACTRESS!!!
In other news, my computer is still out of commission--hoping to get a new one soon. Started work on the unproduced Audrey Wells script in class, looking forward to doing more of it! Hoping to get back to doing some casting director workshops again soon, too! We might have an industry only screening of Permagrin sometime in the next couple of months--keeping my fingers crossed!! Still plugging away on episode 2 of the webisode--almost done! Yay!
Yay I'm an actor!!!!!!! More to the point, YAY I'M A WORKING ACTRESS!!!
In other news, my computer is still out of commission--hoping to get a new one soon. Started work on the unproduced Audrey Wells script in class, looking forward to doing more of it! Hoping to get back to doing some casting director workshops again soon, too! We might have an industry only screening of Permagrin sometime in the next couple of months--keeping my fingers crossed!! Still plugging away on episode 2 of the webisode--almost done! Yay!
Monday, June 1, 2009
Wow, long time...
Hello there...
I apologize for the long time between posts--my computer, which has been issuing a death rattle for a while now, finally shuffled off this mortal coil. So, I have been without regular access to the wonderful world of computing for a while. (I'm currently bogarting a friend's laptop.) Hopefully, soon, I will have a new laptop of my very own!
Things have been a little quiet lately, but here's a general recap:
~Wrapped up working on Mad Men and Nine Lives in class. Had some issues with my concept of the scenes and how they should go, but I know by now that when I give myself trouble about that, it's generally just me getting in my own way. Had some good realizations about things, though!
~Started the search for a new script/character to work on in class--I always feel like I do my best work, or at least, grow the most when I work on the same character for a while, doing their various scenes from a film/show/play. I think I've settled on an unproduced Audrey Wells script, circa 2006, which was passed to me by my classmate/friend Bryn. The character is older than I am, but most characters I gravitate towards have always been older than I have been when I've worked on them. :) I start work on the script this week, and Adam wants me to approach it as if I am actually booked on the film and starring in it, so that'll be interesting!
~Hoping to get into a Scott David workshop in a couple of weeks--it's currently sold out, but we'll see what happens! Just putting it out there!
~Saw Star Trek again (third time). It is still just as awesome. I have a feeling I'm going to be seeing it again, too. :) I'm so impressed each time I see it--I catch more nuances each time I see it. Love it! I want to be in the sequel! Somebody let JJ Abrams know, please!!! :)
I apologize for the long time between posts--my computer, which has been issuing a death rattle for a while now, finally shuffled off this mortal coil. So, I have been without regular access to the wonderful world of computing for a while. (I'm currently bogarting a friend's laptop.) Hopefully, soon, I will have a new laptop of my very own!
Things have been a little quiet lately, but here's a general recap:
~Wrapped up working on Mad Men and Nine Lives in class. Had some issues with my concept of the scenes and how they should go, but I know by now that when I give myself trouble about that, it's generally just me getting in my own way. Had some good realizations about things, though!
~Started the search for a new script/character to work on in class--I always feel like I do my best work, or at least, grow the most when I work on the same character for a while, doing their various scenes from a film/show/play. I think I've settled on an unproduced Audrey Wells script, circa 2006, which was passed to me by my classmate/friend Bryn. The character is older than I am, but most characters I gravitate towards have always been older than I have been when I've worked on them. :) I start work on the script this week, and Adam wants me to approach it as if I am actually booked on the film and starring in it, so that'll be interesting!
~Hoping to get into a Scott David workshop in a couple of weeks--it's currently sold out, but we'll see what happens! Just putting it out there!
~Saw Star Trek again (third time). It is still just as awesome. I have a feeling I'm going to be seeing it again, too. :) I'm so impressed each time I see it--I catch more nuances each time I see it. Love it! I want to be in the sequel! Somebody let JJ Abrams know, please!!! :)
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
