Another short film audition done did for a very understanding group of casting/directing/producing people. When you can request a certain time and they gladly make sure you've got it and then send another message the night before to thank everyone for coming out and if you can't make your time, they want you to still come and they will fit you in anyway. The meeting was a breeze, I was able to read twice with a slight adjustment and was out of there as quickly as I had arrived. Appreciation for the arts and that everyone respects everyone...we all have lives but understanding the work behind it just to express your art is a gift. I usually now ignore any notices that come in and have a negative undertone to it, if you can't appreciate all I must do in order to even step into that room then you don't deserve my art. Work runs late, I hit traffic all the way there, I almost get into accidents because of crazy drivers, my headshots got water spilled on them because of crazy drivers, I spent all night with these sides and the list goes on and if you can respect that then I can definitely respect the fact that you've got a ton of actors waiting (that'll give me time to wind down,) and you're spending time in the room with everyone (because you're interested in seeing the work) so I will be chill and happy instead of stressing out walking into that meeting. This one is paying $100 a day along with some deferred as well so who can be mad at making some money while doing what you love and creating another credit as well as making some more connections. This business is just getting tougher, pay is getting tighter and known/haven't been known for a minute stars are coming in for roles you may have been given the opportunity before to audition but no longer is that case. On the other hand, with all this new media, work has opened up if only you're open to step into this new playing field because you never know where it may lead. I could be having way less auditions and little to no bookings but I'm out here fighting the fight for these smaller projects and they're coming along. "Love Handles" made it to TV One's site and created a path for me to be on a pilot for Discovery coming up this Oct. in "Married With Secrets." Going out for a low budget film only to find out later the scene was with Sally Field and Tyne Daly has pushed me a bit further and wouldn't be surprised if that was the reason behind my recent huge NDA audition because sometimes your work begets more work. Booked another smaller production as a Deputy in "Trouble Creek County" (a role I've always wanted to play) but is linked with the crew of "Major Crimes." Don't be so wrapped up in the name of it all, the pay of it all that you miss the opportunities that lie within it all, you're never too big to at least take a look into a project because it could lead to some beautiful places. Of course you want to be paid the big bucks and be on the big lots working on the big sets with the big stars but there's work out there to build different characters, work on passion projects and meet up and coming people that are pushing the envelope and want you to do it with. I've honed in to these type of projects and with each one I've done it's with purpose...know what you're working towards, how it helps you move forward and if it's worth your time, what becomes of you to do this? Each step is another step waiting to happen so go take those steps baby!!!
WAHOO to callbacks and especially for those callbacks for amazingly, huge change if booked - this is my big NDA audition I had a couple of weeks ago, had let go because I figured I didn't have a shot and then get a message from my agent saying "Guess What?" YESSSSSSS - this is a huge casting office and this role would be absolutely wondrous but I'm happy I was seen in the first place. It was such a big deal and my agents fought hard just to give me the chance to be seen...and seen I was. I'd rather book this one but if not, just to have made it into that office, to then be called back was close enough to a booking for me to celebrate. I made another connection, another place saw my work and that is another step in the right direction because for me, my art speaks for itself, I'm just waiting for opportunity. I want to change their minds in that "big" room and I have failed miserably in the past risking my different approach but for the most part, I pleasantly surprise them enough to keep having them call me back until I get the chance to book something in that office. I want to book something in this office...it's the stuff dreams are made of and to be a part of this project would be a "I could piss in my pants" kinda moment. Send all the love, I'm hoping to hear something in the next couple of weeks about this one but I'm okay, I know I did my do and for that I can only hope to keep getting shots like this one. Getting this one audition, lets me know that next year will only get better in the audition process and I am looking forward to moving forward in my work that I have built upon for years. I had to change my clothes into a cooler dress after this audition so I could just enjoy the rest of the day...EATING - ha, ha, ha but really, I did eat to celebrate this one! Go enjoy those steps from all that hard work you've put in and watch the goodness come pouring out. All those classes, all those rehearsals, all those looking into scenes and looking into them even further...the time is coming and since you're already ready, all you must do is stay ready my arties.
Got a chance to meet the cast and most of the crew behind my lovely next project - "Trouble Creek County!" I'm Deputy Benita Kirby and honestly, this role is going to be absolutely divine for me to play - I CAN'T WAIT!!!! The fact that I'm getting this opportunity to play this type of role is just another punch letting me know I'm suppose to be here. I rolled up on Raleigh Studios in high spirits on a Saturday morning with happy signs and art to greet me to remind me of all the goodness surrounding me. Sandwiches and home made desserts already starting it off, I'm gonna love being a part of this because everyone is thankful for being able to do it and that makes me happy. I get to have some scenes with Mr. Jason Gedrick himself..."Iron Eagle" man...my Appa loved those films so once again, I get to cross another person off my daddy made me watch growing up list and he's absolutely gorgeous to boot! You can like Trouble Creek on Facebook here - https://www.facebook.com/TroubleCreek/?fref=ts, follow all of us on twitter at @TroubleCreektv as well as subscribing to https://youtu.be/Hqej02NfRrI and catch the episodes as soon as they air! Got a chance to take a picture with the wonderful casting director Jane Bacon, who has kept calling me in to project after project once she saw me, believing in my work and now we get to celebrate with pictures! Let your work show, people out there do believe in it and will do what they can, when they can to get your art out there...you've just gotta believe you've put in the push and it's time! Go show them all!!!
Made my first interview of the year and with the upcoming project "Cheetah in August" for BHL - Black Hollywood Live hosted by Shar with the link below. Being able to introduce my character as well as stating the fact that we are one, in it all is the underlying message for me being able to play this role. You can catch this on Amazon Prime or BawnTV. Next weekend will be the world premiere of the first episode happening downtown which will come with a lot of pictures so don't worry, I'll keep you posted on all of the celebratory goodness although it's the night before my 1st day of shooting, I can't wait to see what all of our work has brought us. Like Cheetah on Facebook here - https://www.facebook.com/cheetahinaugust/?fref=ts. What a wonderfulset to be a part of, these Bawn men will have you laughing through your 13 hours on set as well as just wanting to get the best shot for everyone involved. Glad this message is being pushed through art, one more step towards more LOVE in this world regardless...because LOVE is LOVE!
Another short film audition done did for a very understanding group of casting/directing/producing people. When you can request a certain time and they gladly make sure you've got it and then send another message the night before to thank everyone for coming out and if you can't make your time, they want you to still come and they will fit you in anyway. The meeting was a breeze, I was able to read twice with a slight adjustment and was out of there as quickly as I had arrived. Appreciation for the arts and that everyone respects everyone...we all have lives but understanding the work behind it just to express your art is a gift. I usually now ignore any notices that come in and have a negative undertone to it, if you can't appreciate all I must do in order to even step into that room then you don't deserve my art. Work runs late, I hit traffic all the way there, I almost get into accidents because of crazy drivers, my headshots got water spilled on them because of crazy drivers, I spent all night with these sides and the list goes on and if you can respect that then I can definitely respect the fact that you've got a ton of actors waiting (that'll give me time to wind down,) and you're spending time in the room with everyone (because you're interested in seeing the work) so I will be chill and happy instead of stressing out walking into that meeting. This one is paying $100 a day along with some deferred as well so who can be mad at making some money while doing what you love and creating another credit as well as making some more connections. This business is just getting tougher, pay is getting tighter and known/haven't been known for a minute stars are coming in for roles you may have been given the opportunity before to audition but no longer is that case. On the other hand, with all this new media, work has opened up if only you're open to step into this new playing field because you never know where it may lead. I could be having way less auditions and little to no bookings but I'm out here fighting the fight for these smaller projects and they're coming along. "Love Handles" made it to TV One's site and created a path for me to be on a pilot for Discovery coming up this Oct. in "Married With Secrets." Going out for a low budget film only to find out later the scene was with Sally Field and Tyne Daly has pushed me a bit further and wouldn't be surprised if that was the reason behind my recent huge NDA audition because sometimes your work begets more work. Booked another smaller production as a Deputy in "Trouble Creek County" (a role I've always wanted to play) but is linked with the crew of "Major Crimes." Don't be so wrapped up in the name of it all, the pay of it all that you miss the opportunities that lie within it all, you're never too big to at least take a look into a project because it could lead to some beautiful places. Of course you want to be paid the big bucks and be on the big lots working on the big sets with the big stars but there's work out there to build different characters, work on passion projects and meet up and coming people that are pushing the envelope and want you to do it with. I've honed in to these type of projects and with each one I've done it's with purpose...know what you're working towards, how it helps you move forward and if it's worth your time, what becomes of you to do this? Each step is another step waiting to happen so go take those steps baby!!!
WAHOO to callbacks and especially for those callbacks for amazingly, huge change if booked - this is my big NDA audition I had a couple of weeks ago, had let go because I figured I didn't have a shot and then get a message from my agent saying "Guess What?" YESSSSSSS - this is a huge casting office and this role would be absolutely wondrous but I'm happy I was seen in the first place. It was such a big deal and my agents fought hard just to give me the chance to be seen...and seen I was. I'd rather book this one but if not, just to have made it into that office, to then be called back was close enough to a booking for me to celebrate. I made another connection, another place saw my work and that is another step in the right direction because for me, my art speaks for itself, I'm just waiting for opportunity. I want to change their minds in that "big" room and I have failed miserably in the past risking my different approach but for the most part, I pleasantly surprise them enough to keep having them call me back until I get the chance to book something in that office. I want to book something in this office...it's the stuff dreams are made of and to be a part of this project would be a "I could piss in my pants" kinda moment. Send all the love, I'm hoping to hear something in the next couple of weeks about this one but I'm okay, I know I did my do and for that I can only hope to keep getting shots like this one. Getting this one audition, lets me know that next year will only get better in the audition process and I am looking forward to moving forward in my work that I have built upon for years. I had to change my clothes into a cooler dress after this audition so I could just enjoy the rest of the day...EATING - ha, ha, ha but really, I did eat to celebrate this one! Go enjoy those steps from all that hard work you've put in and watch the goodness come pouring out. All those classes, all those rehearsals, all those looking into scenes and looking into them even further...the time is coming and since you're already ready, all you must do is stay ready my arties.
Got a chance to meet the cast and most of the crew behind my lovely next project - "Trouble Creek County!" I'm Deputy Benita Kirby and honestly, this role is going to be absolutely divine for me to play - I CAN'T WAIT!!!! The fact that I'm getting this opportunity to play this type of role is just another punch letting me know I'm suppose to be here. I rolled up on Raleigh Studios in high spirits on a Saturday morning with happy signs and art to greet me to remind me of all the goodness surrounding me. Sandwiches and home made desserts already starting it off, I'm gonna love being a part of this because everyone is thankful for being able to do it and that makes me happy. I get to have some scenes with Mr. Jason Gedrick himself..."Iron Eagle" man...my Appa loved those films so once again, I get to cross another person off my daddy made me watch growing up list and he's absolutely gorgeous to boot! You can like Trouble Creek on Facebook here - https://www.facebook.com/TroubleCreek/?fref=ts, follow all of us on twitter at @TroubleCreektv as well as subscribing to https://youtu.be/Hqej02NfRrI and catch the episodes as soon as they air! Got a chance to take a picture with the wonderful casting director Jane Bacon, who has kept calling me in to project after project once she saw me, believing in my work and now we get to celebrate with pictures! Let your work show, people out there do believe in it and will do what they can, when they can to get your art out there...you've just gotta believe you've put in the push and it's time! Go show them all!!!
Made my first interview of the year and with the upcoming project "Cheetah in August" for BHL - Black Hollywood Live hosted by Shar with the link below. Being able to introduce my character as well as stating the fact that we are one, in it all is the underlying message for me being able to play this role. You can catch this on Amazon Prime or BawnTV. Next weekend will be the world premiere of the first episode happening downtown which will come with a lot of pictures so don't worry, I'll keep you posted on all of the celebratory goodness although it's the night before my 1st day of shooting, I can't wait to see what all of our work has brought us. Like Cheetah on Facebook here - https://www.facebook.com/cheetahinaugust/?fref=ts. What a wonderful set to be a part of, these Bawn men will have you laughing through your 13 hours on set as well as just wanting to get the best shot for everyone involved. Glad this message is being pushed through art, one more step towards more LOVE in this world regardless...because LOVE is LOVE! 
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