Woke up feelin good and thought I would have time to get an early morning workout in- but NOT today. I wanted to have some more time to go over the script for "14 Miles Out of Bosnia" (Chapman Student Film). I also wanted to make sure I was smellin' fresh and lookin' ALIVE for an important agency meeting about commercial representation.
I think spending the extra minute instead of my normal two minutes in the shower worked!!! WHy? Because they want to represent me commercially! I told the agent I needed some time to make sure I was making the right decision and she was cool about it.
After the meeting, I raced to Chapman and the director spent a lot of time working with me and seeing where I could go with the character. Rarely will anyone do that, so I considered myself very blessed for being able to have the opportunity. I should find out by Wednesday
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
V.O. audition today for an Audio spot. I got to get my 17 year old b-ball playing voice on! Went well!
Really important meeting tomorrow : ) Then Callback for Chapman student film
Really important meeting tomorrow : ) Then Callback for Chapman student film
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Friday, February 12, 2010
I really LOVE LA Traffic- just when you think you've given yourself enough time to make it time and even added that extra cushioning...BAM!!! LATE- not late like a couple of minutes LATE as in an hour...or two.
This is exactly what happened today as I drove to Chapman University for a student film audition. Normally, I would of said-"GAS...as is im my GAS? Your trippin! I'm turning around! Right after I get a McFlurry : )" But this script was really amazing and the director was great at communicating- so I spent a couple of hours in traffic and got to the audition. I asked if I could read for a different role because I felt more of a connection with that character. And they were really cool about it.
The film is about the Serbian genocide during 1995 and the script is so FRESH!!! It's all in God's hands though : )
Happy Single's Awareness Day as well ... : (
And Happy Birthday to my pops- February 16th
This is exactly what happened today as I drove to Chapman University for a student film audition. Normally, I would of said-"GAS...as is im my GAS? Your trippin! I'm turning around! Right after I get a McFlurry : )" But this script was really amazing and the director was great at communicating- so I spent a couple of hours in traffic and got to the audition. I asked if I could read for a different role because I felt more of a connection with that character. And they were really cool about it.
The film is about the Serbian genocide during 1995 and the script is so FRESH!!! It's all in God's hands though : )
Happy Single's Awareness Day as well ... : (
And Happy Birthday to my pops- February 16th
Friday, February 12, 2010
Thursday, February 11, 2010
I feel so blessed to be where I'm at- I'm beginning to question, is destiny inevitable? God has truly orchestrated my steps to be in the city of Los Angeles and pursue this career while getting an education. I know it sounds complex, but I really believe that His plan for my life is so much bigger than I can even fathom. If you ask my parents, I was supposed to be the Pediatrician/Hospital Administrator in the family!
Tonight I had the opportunity to attend a private screening of "Precious" at the Pacific Design Center in Hollywood! What a blessing that was! The movie was extraordinary and really essential for black filmmakers to take the next step in showcasing the diversity of talent that we possess. Afterward, Gabourey Sidibe (lead actress) in "Precious" answered questions about her journey and how she got the role.
Unfortunately, I didn't have the chance to take a picture, but I did have the chance to take notes!
She came out with quite an entrance but above all her personality and humor radiated. After having auditioned, over 400 other girls for the part, Gabourey went to an open call, just because. She had no intention of becoming an actress or even getting into the entertainment industry. She was studying Psychology in school. In the audition, she had no pressure- because unlike many actors who depend on acting for sustenance and future success, she had nothing to lose if she didn't get the part. In a matter of days- 3 to be exact, she got the part! They had been looking for the lead actress for years. What ultimately sold Lee Daniels (the director) was that she was not like the character at all. Gabourey said Lee did not want to exploit the situation in the movie. The other 400 girls who auditioned for the part of "Precious" were like "Precious" in real life, but Gabourey wasn't.
I even got to ask a question: "How do you feel about the roles available to young black actresses as far as pursuing roles with characters that are resilient and comples?"
Her answer was: "Hmmmm...(she took a second to think about it), I hope that this brings light to the different roles that we can take on- I hope I play a part of expanding the category."
In concluding, she raved about her excitement for an Oscar nomination and how she believes in DESTINY and how the most important thing about the film is not that there were black characters, but rather people- people with a story.
Tonight I had the opportunity to attend a private screening of "Precious" at the Pacific Design Center in Hollywood! What a blessing that was! The movie was extraordinary and really essential for black filmmakers to take the next step in showcasing the diversity of talent that we possess. Afterward, Gabourey Sidibe (lead actress) in "Precious" answered questions about her journey and how she got the role.
Unfortunately, I didn't have the chance to take a picture, but I did have the chance to take notes!
She came out with quite an entrance but above all her personality and humor radiated. After having auditioned, over 400 other girls for the part, Gabourey went to an open call, just because. She had no intention of becoming an actress or even getting into the entertainment industry. She was studying Psychology in school. In the audition, she had no pressure- because unlike many actors who depend on acting for sustenance and future success, she had nothing to lose if she didn't get the part. In a matter of days- 3 to be exact, she got the part! They had been looking for the lead actress for years. What ultimately sold Lee Daniels (the director) was that she was not like the character at all. Gabourey said Lee did not want to exploit the situation in the movie. The other 400 girls who auditioned for the part of "Precious" were like "Precious" in real life, but Gabourey wasn't.
I even got to ask a question: "How do you feel about the roles available to young black actresses as far as pursuing roles with characters that are resilient and comples?"
Her answer was: "Hmmmm...(she took a second to think about it), I hope that this brings light to the different roles that we can take on- I hope I play a part of expanding the category."
In concluding, she raved about her excitement for an Oscar nomination and how she believes in DESTINY and how the most important thing about the film is not that there were black characters, but rather people- people with a story.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
V.O. audition at the agency. McDonald's! I really got to have some fun with this one!
Monday, February 8, 2010
You know that point in a person's life when they learn to find the balance between what they have to do and what they need to do? Yeah...I'm still trying to do that- BUT I WILL! Mark my words!
After a late night of peanut-butter, granola bars, and what seemed like a mountain of homework (maybe slept four a couple of hours), V.O. audition at the agency- McDonalds!!! I would like to think McDonalds keeps the black actor working- Went well though!
After a late night of peanut-butter, granola bars, and what seemed like a mountain of homework (maybe slept four a couple of hours), V.O. audition at the agency- McDonalds!!! I would like to think McDonalds keeps the black actor working- Went well though!
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Today was def. a blessing! Woke up to a jar of peanut butter and said "Oh baby"...just kidding...but today really was a blessing! I've never had 4 auditions in one day...until TODAY. My pops wasn't feeling too well last night so my brother David was up kind of late taking care of him in Sacramento- had us a little on edge- but through Faith comes conquership (not a real word).
Audition #1- Print audition for SAP computers at Ben Sealey Casting. This was pretty fresh- I got to wear some Ghanaian attire. After doing profiles, I had to talk about my first car...Those of you who knew me way back in the day know I had a lot to talk about: 91' Purple Previa with no air conditioning, only one functioning door, only one functioing window, and no radio- Good Times!
Audition #2- PSA audition at Eyes of the World Music for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. This went really well- I got to recite a poem I wrote and got to spit some sides poetry style.
Audition #3- Callback at Music/Levy Casting for ESPN promo- I was kind hoping that I would be paired off with my pretend father and pretend grandpa this time but aside from that, this went well. They are either going to go black grandpa, son, and younger son or white grandpa, son, and younger son. Let's hope black is in this season! I think I'm right for the spot and hope that they will book me!
Audition #4- Callback at Cazt studios for a Coke Spec Commercial. This was a great way to end a long day of the auditioning game! Got to have some fun with a kind of interesting twist on your traditional commercial.
Off to go do some accounting homework now!
Audition #1- Print audition for SAP computers at Ben Sealey Casting. This was pretty fresh- I got to wear some Ghanaian attire. After doing profiles, I had to talk about my first car...Those of you who knew me way back in the day know I had a lot to talk about: 91' Purple Previa with no air conditioning, only one functioning door, only one functioing window, and no radio- Good Times!
Audition #2- PSA audition at Eyes of the World Music for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. This went really well- I got to recite a poem I wrote and got to spit some sides poetry style.
Audition #3- Callback at Music/Levy Casting for ESPN promo- I was kind hoping that I would be paired off with my pretend father and pretend grandpa this time but aside from that, this went well. They are either going to go black grandpa, son, and younger son or white grandpa, son, and younger son. Let's hope black is in this season! I think I'm right for the spot and hope that they will book me!
Audition #4- Callback at Cazt studios for a Coke Spec Commercial. This was a great way to end a long day of the auditioning game! Got to have some fun with a kind of interesting twist on your traditional commercial.
Off to go do some accounting homework now!
Friday, February 5, 2010
Thursday, February 4, 2010
So yesterday was a pretty busy day, but nonetheless a productive and good one! Feeling energized and pumped for the day, I started off with a workout and when I got back to my phone, BAM! Voice over audition! The KFC spot that I had originally auditioned with on Wednesday had been submitted and then I also did a McDonald's and a March-Madness spot. God has a plan! After meeting with some of the agents, who were extremely welcoming and nice I drove to West Hollywood to have lunch with a friend. It's always FRESH to be able to connect with people that you meet and keep building upon those friendships- After the subway tuna with "Oh-so-Sweet-Onion-Teriyaki-Sauce" (gettin in the Voice Over mood), I drove a couple blocks up the street to Sunset where I had a ESPN Promo audition at Exclusive Casting. It went great! Callback time!? Not in my hands- but felt good though!
As soon as I got back to campus, I rushed to Trojan Vision (USC studio) where I began my anchorship on Platforum: USC Issues. I had a blast we were getting all fueled up about jobs on campus (makes for a surprisingly interesting debate).
As soon as I got back to campus, I rushed to Trojan Vision (USC studio) where I began my anchorship on Platforum: USC Issues. I had a blast we were getting all fueled up about jobs on campus (makes for a surprisingly interesting debate).
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Fun stuff, I went to bed at 12:30am and woke up at 3am in order to finish some homework...Only part was- I never went back to sleep! After I got back from class at 2pm, I rushed to Beverly Hills to meet with a very reputable voice over agency- who I will now be working with! Rushed back to finish TV station Management Homework. The guest speaker tonight was Marc Summers from "Double Dare", the best show on Nickolodeon. Mr. Summers is now a producer and still has that same great sense of humor. Side note: Man I miss "Rugrats"!
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