The "Glamorous" Life of Auditions - Day 21 ( Audition #25 )
The joys of a commercial audition that you realize was only given because it's one of the casting directors that helped book you on your first project ( The Colony - Season 1 Discovery ) back into this world of art. It was a bit weird miming things since it's one of my pet peeves, especially when it's intricate moves but these come up and you just do the best you can and let it all go. Miming a small space ( that you're comfortable in..., ) grabbing things, saying hi and then go about specific business - different to say the least but I got to see familiar faces including one of the dogs with his mama from a short film shoot last year. Don't let these types of auditions bum you out...take it as a learning experience ( I'm not going to go take miming classes now ) and find your way in an uncomfortable situation. It's a great gift for actors, doing something just off may build your movement for the next or help you get into a better head space when things seem to be falling off kilter. Learn now to use for later, it's how I was able to get through this cooky feel, because I've had others that I decided to take from instead of be distraught about. Find the good and use it, it'll make you a much happier artist in these trying times of getting seen. Also remember, most commercial auditions are about look/energy so focus on that even more and realize sometimes it's a specific type they're going for and there is nothing you can do but walk into the room, smile and leave in confidence regardless of callback or no callback. I'm still here...working towards another day that'll get me closer to my dreams and I hope you'll join me by leaning towards all the goodness instead of the negative so that we may arrive at our destination with pure love/joy for our craft! I mean, who doesn't like looking at random sculpture pieces going down hallways and in buildings you least expect, find the art in every thing and watch your art grow to beyond...
Even got to do some shooting with a friend I've shot with before because he just keeps on creating! Met Rodrigo Brand doing "Twelfth Night" and although I wasn't the hang out person, kept to myself but chatted here and there, he reached out to me for a comedy short he wanted to do. I said yes immediately and let's make it happen without the thought of is that enough money. He's someone I knew and wanted to help out, plus I'd be getting stuff for my reel as well so why not. Surprisingly enough, he had a couple of run ins with actors that kept stating they wanted to work, do this, do that but when he offered his small budget, low pay out of his pocket, disappearing acts happened. I was a bit shocked...I'd rather work with actors I've watched and at least know their work ethic. Smaller pay for doing something creative but knowing it'll be shot well, on gorgeous sets, with good sound by a fellow artist is always a plus in my book. It's a couple of hours outta my day ( because as actors we all know how precious time is ) ...how could you not just jump in and get more stuff done? Learn to say yes, yes,yes as much as you can when it comes to building your reel, getting more credits, working with friends etc. I get that your work shift may pay you better money as of now but what are you trying to do? Work shifts and wait for the big one or create your path towards building your future just in case the big one doesn't happen to drop in your lap. I've pushed to get out of work early or have even taken the day off because bills will be bills regardless and I know if I can do another project, be another character, get footage, then I'll be on my way to taking that next step towards my future of what I really want to do. I don't grumble, I'm getting paid in a field I want to be a part of and that is an investment for myself - doing something that I love and although it may not be much, in all honesty it's enough if I'm not coming out of my pocket or helping people I know create. The money will come but relationships built need to be built...NOW! Just do it and see how your auditions change as well as your confidence in this art form and becoming the working actor you have wished for. Our little bit of comedy ( below ) for the first shoot we did together...then he was one of my ninjas for a video...and now this commercial shoot that will be coming soon...
Got to get some good art in by taking a drive out to Long Beach for a show at my "theatre home" ( as I call it for being the first major stage I was able to grace and win the 2016 NAACP Best Ensemble Award with our stage manager Pat Loeb also in the house ) written by a South Korean female about different loves, death, beliefs, hatred, fear, living etc. There was shock and unresolved issues left which had me thinking throughout, bringing about so much inspiration...love it when a story surprises me and leaves me with more questions than answers. Watching other actors doing what I want to do consistently always inspires me to no end...wish I had more time for it but I make due whenever possible. Wonderful chat with the artistic director before and after followed by a solo vegan meal of a fiesta bowl at Ahimsa Cafe around the corner to kick start my 2nd week of cleanse prep where I juice all day with only one vegan meal. If you don't think vegan eating can be done, you'll be surprised as to how far vegan food has come, not only visually but in taste as well. It took me some convincing but with the wide array of choices along with my Korean traditional foods ( I love kimchees, I go fermentation crazy whenever I can ) I've made it into a delicious lifestyle because all nachos should taste this good and be good for you! So far, the most tastiest vegan nachos with jackfruit are from SAGE Bistro which are hands down the yummiest for every type of eater to enjoy which I downed with a scoop of superfruit cashew ice cream which reminds me of Rocky Road. Had to take home the Bowl of Soul from Sage because although I wish I could eat more, my mind was already on the meal for tomorrow and this plate does the trick with quinoa, black beans, kale, sweet potato, a polenta bar and a buffalo vegan mac & cheese ball - OH MY and sweet music to my tummy!!!! The vegetarian and potato tacos from Senor Freds were delish curplosions in my belly last week but the "mostess/hostess" vegan cupcake made from scratch at Real Food Daily takes me into my dessert bliss with nachos and boochcraft ( kombocha beer ) to proceed all this goodness. I've already started my full out juice cleanse now and rapidly approaching my 10 days which very well may be enough for me this time around since I included the 2 weeks of prep as well, making it 24 days, which I'll discuss in the next post. Until then, stay the course, do the work and enjoy every bit of art for inspiration, especially food but most of all, take care of yous!!!
The joys of a commercial audition that you realize was only given because it's one of the casting directors that helped book you on your first project ( The Colony - Season 1 Discovery ) back into this world of art. It was a bit weird miming things since it's one of my pet peeves, especially when it's intricate moves but these come up and you just do the best you can and let it all go. Miming a small space ( that you're comfortable in..., ) grabbing things, saying hi and then go about specific business - different to say the least but I got to see familiar faces including one of the dogs with his mama from a short film shoot last year. Don't let these types of auditions bum you out...take it as a learning experience ( I'm not going to go take miming classes now ) and find your way in an uncomfortable situation. It's a great gift for actors, doing something just off may build your movement for the next or help you get into a better head space when things seem to be falling off kilter. Learn now to use for later, it's how I was able to get through this cooky feel, because I've had others that I decided to take from instead of be distraught about. Find the good and use it, it'll make you a much happier artist in these trying times of getting seen. Also remember, most commercial auditions are about look/energy so focus on that even more and realize sometimes it's a specific type they're going for and there is nothing you can do but walk into the room, smile and leave in confidence regardless of callback or no callback. I'm still here...working towards another day that'll get me closer to my dreams and I hope you'll join me by leaning towards all the goodness instead of the negative so that we may arrive at our destination with pure love/joy for our craft! I mean, who doesn't like looking at random sculpture pieces going down hallways and in buildings you least expect, find the art in every thing and watch your art grow to beyond...
Even got to do some shooting with a friend I've shot with before because he just keeps on creating! Met Rodrigo Brand doing "Twelfth Night" and although I wasn't the hang out person, kept to myself but chatted here and there, he reached out to me for a comedy short he wanted to do. I said yes immediately and let's make it happen without the thought of is that enough money. He's someone I knew and wanted to help out, plus I'd be getting stuff for my reel as well so why not. Surprisingly enough, he had a couple of run ins with actors that kept stating they wanted to work, do this, do that but when he offered his small budget, low pay out of his pocket, disappearing acts happened. I was a bit shocked...I'd rather work with actors I've watched and at least know their work ethic. Smaller pay for doing something creative but knowing it'll be shot well, on gorgeous sets,
with good sound by a fellow artist is always a plus in my book. It's a couple of hours outta my day ( because as actors we all know how precious time is ) ...how could you not just jump in and get more stuff done? Learn to say yes, yes,yes as much as you can when it comes to building your reel, getting more credits, working with friends etc. I get that your work shift may pay you better money as of now but what are you trying to do? Work shifts and wait for the big one or create your path towards building your future just in case the big one doesn't happen to drop in your lap. I've pushed to get out of work early or have even taken the day off because bills will be bills regardless and I know if I can do another project, be another character, get footage, then I'll be on my way to taking that next step towards my future of what I really want to do. I don't grumble, I'm getting paid in a field I want to be a part of and that is an investment for myself - doing something that I love and although it may not be much, in all honesty it's enough if I'm not coming out of my pocket or helping people I know create. The money will come but relationships built need to be built...NOW! Just do it and see how your auditions change as well as your confidence in this art form and becoming the working actor you have wished for. Our little bit of comedy ( below ) for the first shoot we did together...then he was one of my ninjas for a video...and now this commercial shoot that will be coming soon...
Got to get some good art in by taking a drive out to Long Beach for a show at my "theatre home" ( as I call it for being the first major stage I was able to grace and win the 2016 NAACP Best Ensemble Award with our stage manager Pat Loeb also in the house ) written by a South Korean female about different loves, death, beliefs, hatred, fear, living etc. There was shock and unresolved issues left which had me thinking throughout, bringing about so much inspiration...love it when a story surprises me and leaves me with more questions than answers. Watching other actors doing what I want to do consistently always inspires me to no end...wish I had more time for it but I make due whenever possible. Wonderful chat with the artistic director before and after followed by a solo vegan meal of a fiesta bowl at Ahimsa Cafe around the corner to kick start my 2nd week of cleanse prep where I juice all day with only one vegan meal. If you don't think vegan eating can be done, you'll be surprised as to how far vegan food has come, not only visually but in taste as well. It took me some convincing but with the wide array of choices along with my Korean traditional foods ( I love kimchees, I go fermentation crazy whenever I can ) I've made it into a delicious lifestyle because all nachos should taste this good and be good for you! So far, the most tastiest vegan nachos with jackfruit are from SAGE Bistro which are hands down the yummiest for every type of eater to enjoy which I downed with a scoop of superfruit cashew ice cream which reminds me of Rocky Road. Had to take home the Bowl of Soul from Sage because although I wish I could eat more, my mind was already on the meal for tomorrow and this plate does the trick with quinoa, black beans, kale, sweet potato, a polenta bar and a buffalo vegan mac & cheese ball - OH MY and sweet music to my tummy!!!! The vegetarian and potato tacos from Senor Freds were delish curplosions in my belly last week but the "mostess/hostess" vegan cupcake made from scratch at Real Food Daily takes me into my dessert bliss with nachos and boochcraft ( kombocha beer ) to proceed all this goodness. I've already started my full out juice cleanse now and rapidly approaching my 10 days which very well may be enough for me this time around since I included the 2 weeks of prep as well, making it 24 days, which I'll discuss in the next post. Until then, stay the course, do the work and enjoy every bit of art for inspiration, especially food but most of all, take care of yous!!! 
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