Monday, July 19, 2010

Back to the grind!

So, just a few little updates and whatnot!

~Had a commercial audition with a new cd office (well, new to me). It was interesting, I had fun and enjoyed playing a slightly different type than usual!
~Commercial audition again tomorrow, with the office that calls me in the most. Love going there!
~Class starts up again this week--have a scene from Dexter, looking forward to getting back into things!
~Attending a taping of Tosh.0 soon--scheduled for next week right now. May have a chance to meet at least one of the writers, so that's cool!
~General meeting next week!

Been mulling over some writing ideas--one script is an idea I've had for a while, but just been thinking about off and on. The other is an idea that a friend gave me, based on a documentary he watched. I ordered the autobiography of the person that was featured in the doc. Plan to read it, see what's there and maybe check into whether or not the rights are available!

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Oops, was on vacation!

I've been gone for the last couple of weeks, but I'm glad to be back in LA...even if it seems like I brought the hot weather with me from the Midwest!

The day before I left, I had an audition for a one line role in an indie film. The folks in the audition were so nice. I did not come in costume, as I got word of the audition very last minute and had nothing that matched what they were looking for (80s wear), nor any time to go get/borrow anything that fit the era (was working beforehand). Anyway, I had a fine time, was happy to be out!

While on vacation, I was constantly checking Twitter (addict), and reading the progress of the whole "generals vs. workshops" debate between an agent and an actor that I both follow. Actor was ranting about casting and agency workshops being a waste of time, challenged agents and cds to step up and start having more generals. One agent agreed to the experiment and began offering generals to actors following him on Twitter. I'd been following the entire thing, but had missed the opportunities to submit my name for contention (it was usually like, "The first 10 responders get a general."). However, while I was on vacation, I caught a tweet that offered a general to the person who wrote the best haiku on why they deserved a meeting.

So, I broke out a 70 year old dictionary from the shelves, sat down, and crafted three haikus while sitting in an easy chair next to the back door, with the breeze coming in off the lake. One haiku played on my twitter name, one played on my 'type', and one referenced the agent's description of himself in his Twitter bio. The last one was risky, but I figured, hell, why not?

Anyway, a day or so later, the agent posted a tweet that said that I had tied with another actor, so we were both getting meetings! And, funny thing is, the actor I tied with was my costar in the Big Lots commercial! :) Love it!

So, my meeting is at the end of the month. It should be educational. :) I'm just looking forward to the chance to go to a meeting with a big agency, learn how they work and get a chance to play. :)

Next week, there's another test photo shoot, so that'll be interesting--it sounds like it's a lot larger than the one that I did in May!

Class is on haitus right now, we return next week. I gotta get a move on with my scenework!!