The Network

This post comes from stream of consciousness. I'm just emotionally and mentally exhausted that I can't really focus on format. But I have stuff I want/need to say, so I'm basically just going to vomit it out on here.

First of all, fucking fuck I got a ticket for running a fucking red light, even thought I was clearly stuck in the fucking intersection by another car. Fucking $125 I don't fucking have and I probably have to go to fucking traffic school which is more fucking money. FUCK YOU ORLANDO STOPS!!!!! Alright that's kinda out of my system.

Other than that fucking dismal part of my day, which basically ruined a perfectly good fucking day, it was, well, a good day.

I had my callback for Hoop Dee Doo Revue and I was asked to stay for dancing which I did decently. Tomorrow I'm getting a call either way if I move to the next round of callbacks and I ask all and any to pray to which ever God you pray to that I get to the final callbacks on Monday. Thank you.

I'm technically officially an overnight supervisor at CVS which is nice because finally money will be going into my bank account instead of just out. Plus, I'm also with Nick Hotel as one of their improv actors which will be nice to actually get paid to perform. I've also got an audition in at the Orlando Shakes Playfest that went well even though the guy in front of me definitely did the same monologue I did!!!!! Thank god, we were doing two and I did mine in a completely different way, but talk about an Oh Shit moment. I'm hoping to hear back about some extra work on Thursday that will pay some money so let's pray on that one. Which leads to today's post title, The Network.

I found out about this extra work from a woman I did some extra work for last week. It wasn't paid, but it was only 4 hours and I had nothing else to do. But because I went, she is now recommending me for this job on Thursday, so Network. I met a bunch of people at this extra filming, exchange info, talked about upcoming auditions and added to my growing network of people who can help me find other jobs. And that is what it's about people. Knowing other people. The more people you smooze and become friends with, the more you will have the inside tract on everything that is going on. Of course don't just be a leech, you have to contribute too, but pass info on, make connections, strike up conversations, do some unpaid work, cuz it will most likely lead to something bigger and better.

My schedule is closing up, so people will have to put in their final bids and the highest bidder wins. I'm happy I'll be having a normal job to go to so that I can pay fucking ridiculous tickets and not worry about spending too much money at the gas pump. That's it folks. I hope it wasn't too bad. I'm hoping to post something later on this week that's a little more structured and a little less screaming punk. Thanks as always for reading.

TypeCast wants to know: What's the best network connection you ever made?

The Grass is Always Greener on the Other Stage

Uhh, so remember when I didn't have anything to do?

Yeah, that's kinda changed.

It seems like things are culminating to a point and soon I'm going to have to make decisions on what I'll be staying with and who I'll have to say good bye to, if only for a little while.

Things I have completed in the past week include the filming of the Full Sail student film I was in, which was hysterical, including the fact that I had to continuously eat these horrible cupcakes throughout shooting. It was a character choice the directors and I thought would really add to the character. Which as a side note, I'm finding more and more in film, they are open to improv and letting things just happen and let the camera roll. Just an FYI to the film actor novices (which I still consider myself). I also filmed a little scene, I'm talking minuscule, in this independent rom com movie. I was also out at the Orlando Shakes Sonnet-a-Thon on the 12th. It was just a fun little way to get involved in the arts community.

Audition wise, I went out and showed the people at Theatreworks Florida my stuff for The Great American Trailer Park Musical and got a callback. And I must say, it was the most fun I've ever had at a callback. When you are surrounded by such amazing talent, and everyone is just letting loose, it's so nice. However, there were only four guys called back (me included) so it was definitely down to the nitty gritty, and is a little fretting knowing you are so close. Also I have the big Hoop Dee Doo Revue audition coming up for Disney. Enough said. Plus the Orlando Shakes Playfest auditions are on Sunday and Monday and I'm going to walk my self on over there (especially if Phillip Seymour Hoffman is going to be involved.) And I have an appointment time to go and audition for the Arabian Night Adventures Dinner Theatre on Saturday, so we will see how that goes.

Upcoming gig wise is getting a little tied up. I should have a normal job soon with CVS (i know, gasp!) as an overnight supervisor. I was just offered a job at the Nick Hotel as one of their "Splat Pack" improv actors. And, if you all can remember back to the Joseph auditions with the "high-note incident", I was asked to join the cast as the Baker. And, I'm still in rehearsals for that one indie film project. So my brain is a little frazzled on how to make everything happen, make a decent paycheck, and get people to recognize me. And of course, everyday is an almost, maybe, possibility, constantly changing schedule where one day you are doing nothing, and the next your booked.

NOW, do not take this as me complaining about work, because I know how fortunate I am to get these offers. However, I am complaining about having to make decisions. Why can't everything just fall into place?! And of course, the next offer is always more tempting and more of what I want to do. And I just want to do everything! Why can't this be EASIER!!? (okay, crazed, whining over.)

That's it...I think. I'd have to look at my planner to make sure, but I'm pretty sure. Alrighty, thank you again my readers and followers for all your constant support and comments! I look forward to what more you have to say!

TypeCast wants to know: Was there ever something you had to do in a show that you personally did not like doing (i.e. me eating horrible cupcakes all day), but that your character loved, or enjoyed, doing?

Working My Tail Off...

Hello TypeCasters!

I'm sorry for being away for so long! The past week was a doozy! Or is that doozey? Anyway, it was busy! Since you last heard from me, I've been acting my slowly diminishing butt off (gosh, I love the gym.) Sorry, sidetracked.

Monday was filled with traveling as I went to Tampa to do some background work for a commercial about an herbal supplement for women. Now before the jokes start, I was in the background, being all business-y, as the very happy women walked the streets of "New York." Actually, the location they found did have the look of NY. So I have now filmed my first professional commercial (well, not really, I did one in Gainesville, so first professional commercial in Tampa), and let me tell you if you haven't done commercial work, as talent you will sit...A LOT. So bring a book, your iPod, and a comfy sittin' cushion cuz you gonna be waiting.

Tuesday and Thursday was back to the PSA and it was so much fun. The world of performing is odd as you can be background one day and then principal the next. Thursday was the best as I got to be turned into a classic '80s werewolf (hence the picture!) I was in the chair for two hours having three people paint, glue, latex and stretch my skin. It was pretty awesome. Click on the following link for more pics:

Wednesday I decided to go audition for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the beautiful Garden Theatre, which I found out yesterday, I will be playing the Baker! (It means I get thrown in jail with the attractive, shirtless Joseph. It's like Oz, but with singing.) At the audition, I must say though, I had one of those moments where I went crazy and sang a ridiculous note...twice. I was doing Be Our Guest and just was so into and I was building and building and was getting to the end and was like, "Oh god, here comes the end. Am I going to go up or stay on the same note. Cuz up isn't good every time. Oh here we go."

I went up.

It was okay. I have to ask for confirmation though that no one died.

Then, they had us dance, and the music director arrived and since I couldn't be at callbacks they had me do it again. So I did. And I sang that note. Again. After dancing a lot. Jury is still out on the "okay-ness."

Friday had me at improv which was fun as more and more of our performers were being shunned by fate to not make it to the show, but it happened. We made it by the skin of our elbows.

That's about it! I went to Gainesville this weekend and got to see GCP's Mockingbird (Great!) and then to FAIRE, where I was embarrassed several times in front of large amounts of people, or as I like to call it, publicity. Today, I had a callback for a major independent film, so lets keep our fingers crossed. Also, I'm being seriously considered to be brought onto the entertainment wagon over at the hotel owned by the network that likes to slime people. Can you figure out what I'm talking about? I Double Dare you.

So TypeCast wants to know: what's the coolest costume/make-up you ever had to wear for any sort of performance gig?