So if you’ve been following my blog for any time, you’re probably wondering: "why doesn’t he post more often?" And to you, I say: "why don’t you comment more often?" I’ve been spending my time of late working on a couple of things, most notably representation (someone to send me on more auditions) and commercial [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Acting’
I am Eartha Kitt's Stand In
July 9, 2006
I’m not kidding. I really am. Or was. For a day. I’ve been working on a Vanessa Williams movie and they didn’t have anyone to stand in for Eartha Kitt. Since I was there, they used me (although I had to squat a bit to be the right height). I’m thinking about putting that on [...]
The Two Rehearsal Mambo
May 31, 2006
I seem to be something of a fallback option. I’m not complaining, just pointing out a trend. You see, I tend to find myself in positions such as the one I encountered this weekend: replacing an actor who either booked something else, disappeared, or was fired. Let me rewind. Early last week I received a [...]
Set Your Tivo! Program the VCR!
April 18, 2006
I shot another scene for As the World Turns that airs on May 9th (check your local listings for the time). I seem to see a pattern here for ATWT in which I play a bellhop who brings room service for “special occassions”. Be sure to watch the show and then flood CBS with adoring [...]
Do I Look 6 Foot 2?
March 29, 2006
So I got the best commercial audition the other day… Most of the time, in order to land an audition, an actor (or his agent) has to submit a photo and resume to a casting director. This usually happens after the actor (or his agent) has seen a breakdown (description) of the role, and decides [...]
The Pilot Audition
March 24, 2006
So yeah, I just got back from Chicago… I auditioned for a new sitcom for CBS, and read for one of the series leads. It was a great experience, the casting people loved me, but ultimately I’m not the right type for the part. Could be worse! They could think I sucked! Rob Decina (head [...]
Greetings from Chicago!
March 20, 2006
When things happen, they happen fast… my St. Louis agency (Talent Plus) called me on Friday with a pilot audition in Chicago… so here I am, two days later in Chicago, preparing for the audition. It’s a crazy, crazy life. Luckily, I have friends here who can put up with me for a few days [...]
Diakeim Lyles: Liz Lewis Casting Partners
February 28, 2006
Diakeim is a casting associate with Liz Lewis Casting Partners in NYC. His office casts a lot of commercials, and sometimes deals with other kinds of projects (including voiceovers). A former actor, he understands the difficulties of the business, and sympathizes with the day to day ordeals we go through (many casting directors are former [...]
Class Notes…
February 28, 2006
I take a lot of classes… with Casting Directors, with Agents, with Directors… and I thought I might share some of the notes I’ve taken in each session. While these notes are not a replacement for actually taking the classes, they might offer some insight for actors/actresses in a place where classes are unavailable… I’ll [...]
New Day Job!
February 28, 2006
After a long time searching, I think I’ve found the perfect day-job. Every actor (well, not every, but most) has to have a day-job#–the steady income that allows for classes, printing headshots, and paying the bills until that elusive "I’ve made it" ship comes in to port. A lot of actors work as waiters, office [...]
