This past week I had auditions for the lead in Step Up 3-D, a series regular in a Comedy Central Pilot and a supporting role in a play at ICT Equity Theatre.
Whoah! How fun to play the lead in a movie like Step Up! I actually used to see Jenna Dewan, the lead of the 1st movie at dance competitions growing up in Texas. She was a couple years older than me but I always thought she was very talented and she did a great job dancing in the original. There's definitely great dancing in that movie. Casting associate was so nice and we chatted before the read which is always good to break the ice...
The Comedy Central pilot was actually a webseries before it got picked up by Comedy Central for 6 episodes. It's about some guy and his buddy and how he dates all these girls who don't know about each other. Anyway, it was a different audition bc the scenes are played directly to camera vs. reading off-camera with a reader. I had to look directly into the lense...you never see 'the guy' the entire series. It was fun and the associate was super friendly- another great office to get in front of.
I was SO nervous for that play audition! It was for the 'lost' play Mark Twain wrote- that was recently produced on Broadway. Very funny, very French-farce the breakdown said... I just haven't been in the theatre environment in awhile but the CD was so great and I had a really
great time in the room.
As far as The Doll Squad, tonight we're having a production meeting to go over some important details about our website. We've already shot and edited 2 episodes and are excited to start writing ep's 3 and 4 as well as launching the site next month!!
This past week I've also been able to set up a general meeting with a big commercial casting director through one of my friends. So excited to meet this CD! They cast a lot of national spots and she seems like a friendly gal... looking forward to getting the chance to chit chat.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Monday, March 9, 2009
This Weekend
I had this weekend off which was totally unexpected! Jack and I went down to Santa Monica, people watched on Main Street, and picnicked on the beach. I love this area. Lots of people walking around, low-key cafes and shops. We picnicked closer to where the beach meets Venice which brings a whole other vibe. The sound of steel drums in the background, seagulls trying to steal a bite of quesadilla and the view of 50+ sailboats drifting from the marina...a very relaxing day, even if a little chilly/windy. Plus a free parking spot right across from the boardwalk- can't beat that.
I've been approached to play the lead in a dance-themed indie film so it gave me some time to read over the script too . I like it so far and with it being another dancer role I'm starting to see a trend here! Love the fact that I may get to utilize dance in this film...makes me happy to look back on all of the hours spent in the studio growing up.
As for the Matt Damon feature audition - Adjustment Bureau- I feel like it went well. They were running really behind so I waited about an hour and 1/2 before I went in. That can do a lot to zap your energy but I did my best to keep walking around and stretching, etc. In the room, I did each scene once and she was great to read with. No need for dancing to be put on tape since I had my demo so that was that. Right before I left mentioned our mutual friend who wanted me to tell her hello. She was really happy to hear from her and I was happy to make the industry connection~
Had another film audition on Friday for a low budget indie. The CD has been an associate on features so it was good to get in front of her. Also dropped a HS to another CD in the same office who my agent has a great relationship with. Good things!
I've been approached to play the lead in a dance-themed indie film so it gave me some time to read over the script too . I like it so far and with it being another dancer role I'm starting to see a trend here! Love the fact that I may get to utilize dance in this film...makes me happy to look back on all of the hours spent in the studio growing up.
As for the Matt Damon feature audition - Adjustment Bureau- I feel like it went well. They were running really behind so I waited about an hour and 1/2 before I went in. That can do a lot to zap your energy but I did my best to keep walking around and stretching, etc. In the room, I did each scene once and she was great to read with. No need for dancing to be put on tape since I had my demo so that was that. Right before I left mentioned our mutual friend who wanted me to tell her hello. She was really happy to hear from her and I was happy to make the industry connection~
Had another film audition on Friday for a low budget indie. The CD has been an associate on features so it was good to get in front of her. Also dropped a HS to another CD in the same office who my agent has a great relationship with. Good things!
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Growing
I've been really lucky to have been hooked up with an amazing acting coach here in LA. She works with working- as in 90% of the time working- actors. I don't fall into that category...yet. Thank God for her patience! :) She's helping me find freedom in the words- character out of black and white on a page and have fun doing it all. But man is it tough to just let go and have fun sometimes!
I have an audition tonight for a lead in a feature that I got word of four days ago. My agent pitched me on my dancing skills, since they want a real dancer. We have 8 pages of sides to read and they want to see some dancing, plus taking demos if we have them...thanks to Sandy and Perry helping me shoot it I do! The photo above is the still I'm using on the front of the DVD. Once I get a link to the video, I'll post it here. It's been a whirlwind of preparation but I can't get past how thankful I am just to be able to get in front of this casting office that casts major feature films.
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