Wrapped Filming of Webisode “Newfound Confidence”
Jul 26th
Newfound Confidence is a webisode I wrote, produced and starred in. It is loosely based on my experience as a college freshman. Once post-production is done I will throw it up on the website!
Agents Night at AIA Studios!
Jul 26th
I wrote a scene where I play a dark, sinister, sociopathic rapist and serial killer. This is what I love about acting – I get to have fun and play the bad guy Both agents I performed for gave me great feedback. Can’t wait to do another one!
Cold Reading Class!
Jun 30th
Yesterday I took a cold reading class with Kari Nessina at AIA Actors Studio. I learned that bringing my own personality to the scene and making strong, committed choices is key to making my performance unique.
Commercial Acting Class!
Jun 20th
Yesterday my roommate and I went to Mike Pointer’s free commercial audition class at Hey I Saw Your Commercial! Studios. Mike gave an impressive teaching performance for the 3 hour free class and I learned A LOT not only about acting in commercials but also about the business side of the industry as well. I signed up to take his 4 week Foundations Course, which starts on Tuesday, July 6. Can’t wait!
Casting Director Workshop!
Jun 17th
This Monday I participated in a casting director workshop at the Actors Academy. The CD casted for shows like Burn Notice, Facing Kate, Prety Little Liars and V. We cold read comedic scenes of unreleased TV shows and the CD gave us feedback on how we played the scenes. She stressed making committed choices in the scene, finding the comedy within the scene, but not overplaying or reaching for the jokes. She also counseled us on the business side of acting and told us the best way to network with her and other Casting Directors. It was a great workshop More >
My first set of headshots!
Jun 13th
On Friday my friend Vanessa came over to shoot my first set of headshots. I needed something quick for a casting director workshop I am going to on Monday, so Vanessa really came through for me and I am very grateful to her. She had a high quality Canon and she even brought one of those big silver and cold circle things to reflect light onto my face. We spent the evening trying to catch the rays of the setting sun, and at the end of the photoshoot we ran up to the top of a parking garage. It was More >