Got back from the library at 3:00am this morning but felt good about staying up late to do some finals studying. Went to the gym at 9:30 and came back to hear a message from my voice-over agent that I was needed in-house asap.
I debated whether or not to take a shower for a couple minutes and decided I probably should because it's been a couple/3-4 days and I might want to spare the environment the trouble. I also had to get ready for a casting internship interview later and another audition.
I took about a 2/3 minute shower grabbed my stuff and hit the road- only to be stuck in traffic for 25 minutes. Anyway the audition was FRESH- I got to use my poetry skills for a pretty interesting spot. Afterward, I drove to Valley Village to meet with for casting internship for this summer.
Then back to Hollywood for an audition for Student thesis film about mercenaries...SAY Wahh? Anyway- got some pretty good feedback. Let's hope for a callback!
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Monday, April 26, 2010
Audition for State Farm @ France-Selkirk Ackerman Casting. Cool. Tip: Always be prepared to read for the roles of other characters. I was called in for "Greg"- the hipster black guy, but read for a different role. Still had fun though!
Friday, April 23, 2010
Yeah...so last night I told myself that I was gonna make it to the gym in the morning...Didn't happen. I also said I was going to eat a healthy Breakfast- I had Choc. Chip Pancakes. I also said I was going to start studying for finals...Didn't happen. Procrastination sucks monkey!
Audition for webseries at Space Station Casting. This marks my fist audition for a webseries! Awesome! It was also more comedic- which I'm not use to- but I had fun!
Audition for webseries at Space Station Casting. This marks my fist audition for a webseries! Awesome! It was also more comedic- which I'm not use to- but I had fun!
Thursday, April 23, 2010
Callback for Hosting a Talent Competition in June. Went Well, but in & out!
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Monday, April 19, 2010
If only I had read some wise words by a wise servant of God this morning...He sent an email in regards to trying to control everything, rather than allowing God to take control as He should.
Monday morning and guess what? Yup? I'm doing homework- what time Monday morning? About 4:30am....Goodness...
I had a in house V.O. audition for a Lottery commercial this monring. Fun stuff! I got use my Chris-Rock-I'm-gonna-make-you-roll-on-the-floor-and-die-of-laughter-voice! Awesome!
After this-not so awesome. The previous night I had found out that I had gotten an audition for a Nickolodeon show through a self-submission. Yay! Not-so-yay. I had called my agent to let him know that I had a scheduling conflict with class. He said try to see if I could get in earlier. I said "cool". However, the role called for a character with an abnormally deep voice. I'd like to think I have a medium deep voice (not a Barry White-I'm-gonna-make-love-to-you-voice). I wasn't sure if should go or not. After my V.O. audition, I called the casting director to see if I should still come to the Nickelodeon audition, even if I had to make my voice forcibly deeper. No one picked up.
So I was like, "Cool"- I'll peace back home and have time to prepare for my presentation and do my project in business class. When I got home- I listened to my messages and the casting director said to come and audition. So I drove back from the way I had come, knowing that I would be late to the class I had a project for. The audition was at Paramount Studios on Melrose in Hollywood. I made the huge mistake of only skimming the script. When I was called into the audition- I flopped! Not just I think I tripped over a stair flop. I seriously fell out of 25 foot building and had a concussion flopped! The script had dialogue that I hadn't been aware of- I have never had an audition like that...EVER!
After realizing that, I called my brother David and- thank God for his reassurance, I began to calm down. However, I was 30 minutes late to my business class. Small problem- I had the password to a group project that we had to start in class. My team members had been texting me but I could not get the right password! Whilst everyone else had started, they were waiting on me! I felt so bad- I hate letting people down.
What a day! God still has mercy on me and I know that things can only get better.
Monday morning and guess what? Yup? I'm doing homework- what time Monday morning? About 4:30am....Goodness...
I had a in house V.O. audition for a Lottery commercial this monring. Fun stuff! I got use my Chris-Rock-I'm-gonna-make-you-roll-on-the-floor-and-die-of-laughter-voice! Awesome!
After this-not so awesome. The previous night I had found out that I had gotten an audition for a Nickolodeon show through a self-submission. Yay! Not-so-yay. I had called my agent to let him know that I had a scheduling conflict with class. He said try to see if I could get in earlier. I said "cool". However, the role called for a character with an abnormally deep voice. I'd like to think I have a medium deep voice (not a Barry White-I'm-gonna-make-love-to-you-voice). I wasn't sure if should go or not. After my V.O. audition, I called the casting director to see if I should still come to the Nickelodeon audition, even if I had to make my voice forcibly deeper. No one picked up.
So I was like, "Cool"- I'll peace back home and have time to prepare for my presentation and do my project in business class. When I got home- I listened to my messages and the casting director said to come and audition. So I drove back from the way I had come, knowing that I would be late to the class I had a project for. The audition was at Paramount Studios on Melrose in Hollywood. I made the huge mistake of only skimming the script. When I was called into the audition- I flopped! Not just I think I tripped over a stair flop. I seriously fell out of 25 foot building and had a concussion flopped! The script had dialogue that I hadn't been aware of- I have never had an audition like that...EVER!
After realizing that, I called my brother David and- thank God for his reassurance, I began to calm down. However, I was 30 minutes late to my business class. Small problem- I had the password to a group project that we had to start in class. My team members had been texting me but I could not get the right password! Whilst everyone else had started, they were waiting on me! I felt so bad- I hate letting people down.
What a day! God still has mercy on me and I know that things can only get better.
Friday April 16th, 2010
Good Morning God! V.O. audition for Pepsi. And found out I was released from the previous job that I was on-hold for...It's all good! My agents told me that they were impressed and I want to keep on heading in this direction.
Tonight I attended a panel discussion hosted by the African American Cinema Society. Tonight's guest was director, Mr. F. Gary Gray, (Law Abiding Citizen, The Italian Job, Be Cool, Friday, TLC- Waterfalls video).
I feel truly blessed to have seen the documentary about this man and hear him speak. He is extremely sincere and welcoming. He was cracking jokes the whole time! He talked about his journey from da' hood and also his inspiration to make the best films possible.
Tonight I attended a panel discussion hosted by the African American Cinema Society. Tonight's guest was director, Mr. F. Gary Gray, (Law Abiding Citizen, The Italian Job, Be Cool, Friday, TLC- Waterfalls video).
I feel truly blessed to have seen the documentary about this man and hear him speak. He is extremely sincere and welcoming. He was cracking jokes the whole time! He talked about his journey from da' hood and also his inspiration to make the best films possible.
Thursday April 15, 2010
Thursday- Thursday! What mighty and blessed day! Today reminds me of mint-oreo-shake with Skippy Peanut Butter, caramel, hot fudge, and chocolate chip cookie dough (otherwise known as diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol)- just such a SWEET day!
Today, I hosted a program for my residents in my building. We went to go see a new pilot for CBS entitled "Mike & Molly"! Hopefully this one will get picked up! I think/ hope everyone had a blast! Afterward, we went to SOI 56- a Thai restaurant in Hollywood. Thai Ice Tea- not quite a peanut butter shake-but close enough!
During dinner, I received an email from my agent at DPN (voice over agency) saying that i had been put on hold (as a backup for one of the V.O. auditions I had). Everything in V.O. commercials happens super fast! My first on-hold! Say Wahhhhhhh!? Oh baby! I was juiced! I will find out tomorrow or not if I am booked!
Today, I hosted a program for my residents in my building. We went to go see a new pilot for CBS entitled "Mike & Molly"! Hopefully this one will get picked up! I think/ hope everyone had a blast! Afterward, we went to SOI 56- a Thai restaurant in Hollywood. Thai Ice Tea- not quite a peanut butter shake-but close enough!
During dinner, I received an email from my agent at DPN (voice over agency) saying that i had been put on hold (as a backup for one of the V.O. auditions I had). Everything in V.O. commercials happens super fast! My first on-hold! Say Wahhhhhhh!? Oh baby! I was juiced! I will find out tomorrow or not if I am booked!
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
V.O. audition in house for a cell phone company. Today I had the blessed opportunity to paired with a scene partner. His name- Mr. Obba Babatunde. He has to be one of the hardest working actors out there and you may remember him as the father on the UPN show "Half and Half", Principal Howard on "Dawson's Creek", Dr. Haskins in "The Eye", or you name it- and he was probably on/in it! He has numerous credits and also starred on Broadway as the original C.C. White in "Dreamgirls".
Mr. Babatunde was extremely sincere an committed to making our audition the best possible. While Robert, our session director was getting set up, I asked him for some words of wisdom for a young actor. He humbly replied that life/ your career is like a piggy bank. You continuously put effort in and save up. One day you get to the point when you put the last coin in and you can't put anymore in. You've worked hard you've achieved something great- you now break the piggy bank. He said that some people stop here- thinking that they've made it. Many actors do this. He said that it is important to keep progressing and what matters most is what you do with all that has been saved up. You take what you have learned and channel that towards continued progress. WISE WISE WORDS
After some raindrops of wisdom from a seasoned actor- we read our lines and final take was the best!
Mr. Babatunde was extremely sincere an committed to making our audition the best possible. While Robert, our session director was getting set up, I asked him for some words of wisdom for a young actor. He humbly replied that life/ your career is like a piggy bank. You continuously put effort in and save up. One day you get to the point when you put the last coin in and you can't put anymore in. You've worked hard you've achieved something great- you now break the piggy bank. He said that some people stop here- thinking that they've made it. Many actors do this. He said that it is important to keep progressing and what matters most is what you do with all that has been saved up. You take what you have learned and channel that towards continued progress. WISE WISE WORDS
After some raindrops of wisdom from a seasoned actor- we read our lines and final take was the best!
Sunday April 11, 2010
YAHHHHH! It's raining it's pooring, this young black man should be in bed snoring! Still a little under the weather today and it decided to rain...
Ironically...on the day that we needed to reshoot a night scene from a short film I had the fortune to be in- "A Fire in Dovecot". This thesis film is being directed by a super-hardworking and talented director from dare i say- ucla (not capitalized). Anyway, I was featured in a short scene that we filmed in December when it was like 35 degrees outside and we had to act like it was a hot summer night.
ACT like it's a hot summer night!? I don't know about you but me and my African Brothas prefer our summers with warmth!
We were able to get the shot but right after it started raining like hail! We were shooting in Watts (107th and Grape). Fun stuff!
Ironically...on the day that we needed to reshoot a night scene from a short film I had the fortune to be in- "A Fire in Dovecot". This thesis film is being directed by a super-hardworking and talented director from dare i say- ucla (not capitalized). Anyway, I was featured in a short scene that we filmed in December when it was like 35 degrees outside and we had to act like it was a hot summer night.
ACT like it's a hot summer night!? I don't know about you but me and my African Brothas prefer our summers with warmth!
We were able to get the shot but right after it started raining like hail! We were shooting in Watts (107th and Grape). Fun stuff!
Friday, April 9, 2010
Friday, April 9, 2010
Woke up feeling a little under the weather- but tis all gravy because I'm healed in Jesus's name!
Audition @ Kelly Casting on Santa Monica Blvd. for a Kellie Pickler music video...In & Out in less than a couple of minutes
Drove back to USC to attend a panel featuring USC Alumni John Singleton (Baby Boy, Four Brothers) and Tim Story (Barbershop, Fantastic Four). If that's not inspiration, I don't know what is!
Audition @ Kelly Casting on Santa Monica Blvd. for a Kellie Pickler music video...In & Out in less than a couple of minutes
Drove back to USC to attend a panel featuring USC Alumni John Singleton (Baby Boy, Four Brothers) and Tim Story (Barbershop, Fantastic Four). If that's not inspiration, I don't know what is!
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Thursday April 8, 2010
I decided to vamp up my hosting skills and submit for a Hosting job for an Agency Showcase taking place in June-
Audition on Wilshire = Cool- All Improv
2nd Audition of the Day was @ Zane/Pillsbury Casting. I had the opportunity to read for this office last year (almost a year ago exactly) for a pilot called "Fish Tank"...Well I thought I tanked that audition- I was still a student at UC Riverside and got to the audition super late because I had to get off of work and drive in traffic...And when I got there I found out I read the wrong script. Instead of asking for more time- I was like PSSSSH- I got this. NOT SO MUCH- I didn't feel very well about it and I thought I would never be called into this office again.
But God works in mysterious ways- And I felt blessed to be at the audition. This a small co-star spot on ABC Family's new show, "Pretty Little Liars. I got to read for the role of an extra horny jock- I think I had a little too much fun with this one! Let's hope the fun pays off!
Now back to campus to anchor Platforum: USC Issues on Trojan Vision (USC's own station)
Audition on Wilshire = Cool- All Improv
2nd Audition of the Day was @ Zane/Pillsbury Casting. I had the opportunity to read for this office last year (almost a year ago exactly) for a pilot called "Fish Tank"...Well I thought I tanked that audition- I was still a student at UC Riverside and got to the audition super late because I had to get off of work and drive in traffic...And when I got there I found out I read the wrong script. Instead of asking for more time- I was like PSSSSH- I got this. NOT SO MUCH- I didn't feel very well about it and I thought I would never be called into this office again.
But God works in mysterious ways- And I felt blessed to be at the audition. This a small co-star spot on ABC Family's new show, "Pretty Little Liars. I got to read for the role of an extra horny jock- I think I had a little too much fun with this one! Let's hope the fun pays off!
Now back to campus to anchor Platforum: USC Issues on Trojan Vision (USC's own station)
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Audition for AT&T Industrial @ DB Casting in Sherman Oaks. All Improv- Went alright- could of spent a little more time with the improvisation.
Monday, April 5, 2010
It's another midterm today but I'm coming back with a vengeance! Operations Management/BUAD 311, you will NOT get the best of me this time!
After getting up at 5am to go over some last minute questions and pay a visit to my Professor at 8am, I jetted off to Beverly Hills for a In-House Voice Over audition for a "Status of Force Agreement" advertisement. I got to use my obnoxious-I'm gonna make you tell me what you know-and then tell you that you're wrong-black-guy voice....Diggin' IT!
Midterm= MEH...
OH baby- DUKE takes the NCAA Championship!!!
After getting up at 5am to go over some last minute questions and pay a visit to my Professor at 8am, I jetted off to Beverly Hills for a In-House Voice Over audition for a "Status of Force Agreement" advertisement. I got to use my obnoxious-I'm gonna make you tell me what you know-and then tell you that you're wrong-black-guy voice....Diggin' IT!
Midterm= MEH...
OH baby- DUKE takes the NCAA Championship!!!
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Happy April Fools!!! Audition for "America's Most Wanted" at Billy Damota Casting in Sherman Oaks. Went well-but I don't think I look very much like the character that I would be reenacting.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Wednesday, March 31st 2010
So...Today- Wednesday is supposed to be a normal/casual day for class...I'm strolling with my usual 5-10 minute grace-period (Code word for LATE) and I remember that the Black Entertainment and Theatrical Association is hosting a panel tonight with inspiring black entertainment professionals...so I made the abrupt decision to forgo class (Sorry Mr. Block) and attend the event.
Being late is a horrible habit- I show up 30 minutes late and there is a sign on the door that reads, "Please keep the door closed. We are over capacity". UGGGGH...I decide to campout in front of the door and post-up (Not taking "NO" for an answer this year). A friend walks out and says she has to go to class. Instead of using logic to rationalize the situation and think...."HMmm...one person walked out- maybe there's ONE more seat" ...I sit near the door bewidered wishing for a seat to open up. A random guy comes into the entrance of the foyer and casually opens the doors and walks into the theatre where the panel is being held and sits down...SAY WHAT? There was an open seat...DUH!!!
Anway after waiting a loooooong while- I decided to make it all or nothing and go in! Chris Tucker (Rush Hour 1-3), Bradon T Jackson (Tropic Thunder/ Roll Bounce), James Avery (Uncle Phil from Fresh Prince of Bel Air) , Anne Marie-Johnson (1st VP of SAG), and Twinkie Byrd (Casting Director: "Notorious" and "Stomp the Yard") were all there. They shared stories of inspiration and defeat.
Chris Tucker was really sinceree and said "You need people to believe in You. Don't go for defeat. Depth only adds to a character". Powerful words Carter! He also talked a lot about Faith. You rarely hear anyone in Hollywood talk about Faith- People will talk about a UFO made of choocolate that runs on oreos and is inhabited by giant marshmallows before mentioning the word GOD. I was humbled to be able to listen to wise words
Being late is a horrible habit- I show up 30 minutes late and there is a sign on the door that reads, "Please keep the door closed. We are over capacity". UGGGGH...I decide to campout in front of the door and post-up (Not taking "NO" for an answer this year). A friend walks out and says she has to go to class. Instead of using logic to rationalize the situation and think...."HMmm...one person walked out- maybe there's ONE more seat" ...I sit near the door bewidered wishing for a seat to open up. A random guy comes into the entrance of the foyer and casually opens the doors and walks into the theatre where the panel is being held and sits down...SAY WHAT? There was an open seat...DUH!!!
Anway after waiting a loooooong while- I decided to make it all or nothing and go in! Chris Tucker (Rush Hour 1-3), Bradon T Jackson (Tropic Thunder/ Roll Bounce), James Avery (Uncle Phil from Fresh Prince of Bel Air) , Anne Marie-Johnson (1st VP of SAG), and Twinkie Byrd (Casting Director: "Notorious" and "Stomp the Yard") were all there. They shared stories of inspiration and defeat.
Chris Tucker was really sinceree and said "You need people to believe in You. Don't go for defeat. Depth only adds to a character". Powerful words Carter! He also talked a lot about Faith. You rarely hear anyone in Hollywood talk about Faith- People will talk about a UFO made of choocolate that runs on oreos and is inhabited by giant marshmallows before mentioning the word GOD. I was humbled to be able to listen to wise words
Tuesday March, 30th 2010
After a little bit of a break- things are back to a grind! Took some time during spring break to visit the old man and the rest of my wonderful fam BAM up north-
Today I had a hosting audition for ABC Family @ Krisha Bullock Casting! Funny thing- I've been in to this same office 2 times before (last year). Once for "iCarly" and another time for "Victorious" (both on Nickolodeon). I felt blessed to be back in this office again because I know Ms. Bullock is always casting Nickolodeon shows and every audition is an opportunity- not only for the current project but future ones as well!
Today I had a hosting audition for ABC Family @ Krisha Bullock Casting! Funny thing- I've been in to this same office 2 times before (last year). Once for "iCarly" and another time for "Victorious" (both on Nickolodeon). I felt blessed to be back in this office again because I know Ms. Bullock is always casting Nickolodeon shows and every audition is an opportunity- not only for the current project but future ones as well!
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