The sun is shining and I'm at it again for a web series via a friend - thanks Kylie! I love when my friends are creating work and I'm never too busy to audition for a friend...I would never expect a role and I love the challenge of just walking into an audition for a chance to show my work. As an actor, never feel like the role is yours because you've got a friend behind the desk...be thankful that you're in the room, showing your art to a few more different faces and who knows where that will lead. Friends shouldn't feel pressured to see you and you shouldn't pressure as if the job is yours...that's a quick and easy way to lose a friendship and a job - no one wants that! Through out my career, I've never asked anyone close for help especially if I knew they were in an upper position...I just didn't want to be seen as "that actor." I decided a long time ago that if someone wanted to help, they'd offer ( most times went unaccepted ) but for me to ask was a no, no. Could I have been further along? Maybe...but maybe not. People have helped along the way in different ways but I've never pushed to ask, I decided I'd let my work speak for itself because I know that once I'm given the opportunity, it'll all fall into place, my work is what I've got. Some will tell you to seek out folks but for me, I've always shied away from anything that doesn't come first through an appreciation of my art. You must decide what path you wish to follow along...my way has been difficult and slow, but what I've gained is so much more, I can't even see doing it any other way. When my time comes - and it is coming - there will be a different type of joy celebrated for this journey and I look forward to feeling all that goodness of hard work going forward into my dreams! This wonderful session as a Therapist/Psychiatrist was another chance to play with this type of role and I was met warmly by the room. We played the first scene and the director wanted faster...3 takes later and he was satisfied knowing I could do it, 2 takes on the last one and what a fun time. Got to try different things and get a feel of what they wanted in the material and although this role wasn't booked, it was nice to receive a wonderful email thanking me for my good work in the room which made my heart smile, knowing I received another email from the theatre company also letting me know how good I was, they just went a different way. These e-mails make my day...I love knowing they considered my work, thought long enough to take time out and send me a private message letting me know. This is a win always guys, learn to love the fact that you're going into a room and making an impression, another fan don't get so caught up in the "Why not me..." because soon enough it will be but you've got to trust your work. The fact that you're getting responses back is letting you know that they liked you, see it as such and celebrate ( like going to Veggie Grill and picking it all up to go because you got a Born Day Coupon for $5 off and you have to get the pumpkin loaf as well )...they liked you...know that and let it help you keep making those interesting choices!
As much as I love vegan food, I enjoy my occasional meaty, cheat day and hand made snasauges down the street is the stuff dreams are made of! LinkNHops just opened up and even better than their regular meats are their 7 varieties of vegetarian/vegan links as well ( that whole bottom row is veggie goodness waiting to be eaten...and I'm the person to slowly but surely try!!! ) - WAHOO to places that cater to all. I was tempted to do vegan tonight but with a beef and bacon link, my first time here with some crazy fries ( nacho cheese, hot grilled jalapenos, tomatoes and a grilled kielbasa ridiculousness ) was what I needed for my tastebuds to be in heaven. I can't tell you the deliciousness in my mouth to belly goodness I felt to celebrate the start of the New Year, to the wonderful auditions abounding and the fantastic reviews coming in for the show. Life is good...sometimes all you need is a chocolate/coffee porter/stout and amazing food to let you know why you're living! Enjoy your moments, take time to celebrate and smile...it's all working for you as you work for that chance to shine. YUMMERS!!!
"Bee Luther Hatchee" is just past it's halfway mark and along with NAACP coming through, we've got more good reviews rolling in. https://stagestruckreview.com/2017/01/30/ethics-ethnicity-and-privilege-bee-luther-hatchee-at-sierra-madre-playhouse/ It's a show I'm so happy is being done, the questions it raises for you as an individual to answer is at it's core and I'm ever so lucky to be a part of this wondrous cast that has brought this story to life with all the help of production/crew. I've always wanted to be a part of making "aware" art and I'm glad my journey has lead me along this path! What you choose to do is just as important and what you choose not to do in your creative life - listen to your soul and follow your art forwards and beyond as you watch what you've steadily put in, bloom into the goodness you deserve! Slowly but surely your work is recognized...
Loved doing this small, short with a wonderful friend/actor I had a chance to work with last year - Rodrigo Brand himself and how happy I was to just join in although my schedule was tight, to create some fun! YAY!!! Let's keep creating...
Especially when you find out, the web series you became a part of for Season 2 just got Honorable Mention at the L.A. Film Awards...yes to all this goodness and many more!!! GumPaiiiiiiiiii
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