“Back in the day.” This was a phrase the older generation used to let us know how different times had become. An all encompassing method to show either disdain for the new normal or a non cynical approval of it. As time stops for no one, it is now time for the millennials to coin it, but before you zoomers and alphas push our other foot into the grave, let’s set a scene.
Read MoreYou ever get that feeling like you’re being watched? Even with your eyes closed the tactile heat from their glare makes the hair on your body stiffen and stand up.
Read MoreYou might hear casting directions say that having a headshot and a reel along with a slateshot(actors access exclusive feature) will put you at the top of the list as far as submission. That’s just to be seen not considered. With that said the first thing casting sees is your headshot, which is not to be confused by glamor shot(which I may or may not have).
Read MoreAh yes, the audition; the thing that will make or break your career. Getting your foot in the door in the most literal sense. Your chance to show the people on the other side what you’ve believed for years, you’re the person you want for this role, you’ve prepared, you’re friends tell you, you look like so and so….well.
Read MoreCat’s do not have a perception of time nor do they care about it and anything it touches, cat's rarely do. They go where they want, hunt where they want and sleep where they want, even if it happens to be an ancient temple of an old god.
Read MoreWhen you first get to Hollywood if you planned properly like everyone told you, then you have about a year’s worth of rent saved up. If your transmission dies on you within the first 24 hours of arriving from a cross country trip then you can reduce that savings down to about 8 months of rent. Take out first and last and that’s about then you’re at 6 months. At some point during those 6 months you hear someone mention Central Casting
Read MoreThe odds of making “It” as an actor are already astronomically high and when you’re in one of those marginalized groups you find out quickly that there is a majority of the minority attempting to do the same thing.
Read MoreWeightlessness. Melissa’s body floated in the warm shallow water of a calm sea. The waves rocked her awake as she started to focus on what was above her. The moon peeked through dark grey clouds as her vision cleared. The smell of salty sea air along with the rolling water running onto land, and then back out to her, pulling her closer. Each time the waves rocked her, more of the feeling started returning to her body.
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