Wahoo to words...lots and lots of them! Exploring the meaning of what you're saying because it's confusing, is just as much fun as spitting them out and being one that doesn't get too many wordy auditions, this one was sent to challenge me on all levels. With open arms, I decided to break this audition down while memorizing it because although given 5 days, with moving and prepping for my booked NDA, this was a tricky piece to get into my noggin! Constant communication on the audition with casting by David Jaffe made the process even more sweeter who sent another scene over so I'd get the jist of what "happened before." I love it when everyone cares about the script, getting it right and willing to help out instead of finding it all a nuisance equals zero wastes of time on everyone's part! Had an amazing experience with the writer Caleb as he watched my first take and asked if I'd do it more on the spectrum for my second so there was a different look - so interesting to meet this wonderfully, talented writer because when I tell you the words were magnificent...you just can't ask for better conversation pieces to give another look into the scope of dialogue because not all minority "speak" is stereotypical and I'm very happy to see the new outlook on verbal communication opening up in new, upcoming pieces. What a time to be alive...what a time to be on this journey...this gives me so much hope and I'm oh so proud to be making my mark as best as I can, while I can! Don't STOP - it's coming, just DON'T stop!!! Love slipping into my pj's after an audition - I always feel like it was work and now, it's relaxation/celebration time to understand what my art gave to me even if I felt off, I know it was the best in that moment, at that time and that is all I can ever ask for. Be gentle to yourself, understand it's okay to flub, mess up, feel like it's not your best but remember when you've put in the work, it's your all you can do for that moment and you can still book after so let it go by celebrating. Wine, pj's and a movie always puts it all back into perspective for me...find your happy place and dwell there after every audition!
Working on a secret hush-hush project now but will probably be able to post a few pictures when we're wrapped, that doesn't give away a thing as far as the production goes but it's been a wonderful 2 days thus far even with an 1 hour and 30 mins of traffic pretty much both ways. 3 more days are added and I'm in creative bliss, I even got to play a smaller role to boot! Everyone is so completely about it, we even had a rehearsal day before the regular shoot in our first week that I'm absolutely thankful for since so much work goes into this, with another rehearsal date coming up and 2 more days of shooting. Full days, good food, great cast and wonderful crew...first time doing anything like this and knowing it won't be my last. This may be an experience I need for future projects since I didn't get that opportunity on an upcoming, huge project shooting now in Atlanta - but everything happens for a reason...I just realized had I booked the play outside of Palm Springs that would've went straight into production after "Bee Luther Hatchee" - I never would've auditioned for this or had the opportunity to even shoot it. Always remember, if it's yours ( no matter how badly you want it ) the universe will work it's way to giving it to you and if it's not, there is nothing you can do to grab it...even a perfect read with all the skill sets needed so enjoy the process because other projects need/want your attention.
"Trouble Creek" is gearing up for it's release in about a month and not only are they working on my sound but we've got some picture here as well folks. Subscribe for free at YouTube here to be in the know http://www.troublecreektelevision.com/
Getting to work with Jason Gedrick and meeting Doris Morgado was such a highlight but the opportunity to be "Deputy Kirby" by the brilliant writers/directors - Stacey K. Black & Shea Butler has forever changed my journey!!! <3
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