..::it's getting to the point where I just want to say f*ck it...but my heart won't let me::..

New York Citaaay

So this past week was HBO's New York International Latino Film festival. I attended to support Producer Miles Maker on his film "Spare Change.". It was an amazing event and a great film. There was so much energy in the audience I can only imagine how Miles and the rest of the amazing crew and cast must have felt. Then a few days later I attended the premiere party for Tony Clomax's web series "12 Steps to Recovery". They screened the first episode which was hilarious, features Kaleber Soze, Stephen Hill and Ericka Meyers. I cannot wait to watch the remaining episodes. I feel so blessed to be associated with this community of independent filmmakers. It's inspiring to see the work being done and supported so enthusiastically. I feel honored to feel like I am a part of this community and not feel like an outisder looking in. I attended "12 steps.." solo which seemed to be the first question I was asked. "Who you with?" Never knew that was so important...but never the less I love that I can attend an event by myself and not have any second thoughts about it. I'm on my hustle y'all....can't be waiting around for company anymore.

My commercial class with David Cady is coming to an end. We have 2 classes left...we will have an agent coming in on our last class. I love his class and would recommend it to any actor looking to learn and practice commercial copy. Next up for me are more classes! I plan on taking an improv class at the PIT..and hopefully a scene study class with one of my old professors from Syracuse. Other than that...submitting of course and enjoying the last bit of summer!

July!

Wow..so let me get back to blogging. My goodness. All is well in my world. I just had an amazing 4th of July weekend. I think I fell in love with NYC on Sunday. I'm thinking NYC may hold be captive for a few more years :-) My commercial class with David Cady is going very well. I am definitely becoming more confident in just being me in front of the camera. It's such a freeing feeling. I love this business man. Well, maybe not the "business" side of it all but the exposing of one's self and learning who you are in so many different lights and situations is the most amazing experience. I wish non actors took an acting class or sat in on one to see how vulnerable we are. Love it.

I went to the beach on Saturday. My first adventure to a Long Island beach :-) Fun with friends!

Other then that..just submitting myself for the few projects that are occurring right now. Fully enjoying my summer!!

that's all folks

Summer Timeeeee

Alrighty...so my vacation and Birthday was GLORIOUS! Just what the doctor ordered. I seriously feel like a different person when I'm close to the beach...miss it so much!

Gotta make my way to LA in the next couple years....most definitely.

Anywho...I have started my commercial class with David Cady. He is a very friendly and knowledgeable CD. So far so good...last week we worked on Cue Cards which is always fun. Next week we will be watching some audition footage.. Watching is a great way to learn..at least for me. If you can dissect what it is the actor is actually doing and how they do it...it's easier to implement those tactics/style when you do it.

I had a strange experience working on a play recently. Very Bizarre...but basically all of the cast quit or had the script removed from their hands and told they are now "Blacklisted" from the business. I didn't even know you could blacklist actors when you can't remember their names. I was warned to not work with this company but I thought it was a good script to work on...Alas..the entire cast is thrilled our scheduled are open for future projects.

I think I'm gonna do a mailing in the next couple of weeks. Other than that...I have a few more classes I want to take. This is going to be a very productive summer...moving FORWARD.

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What's next...

Hey Hey...so I've been MIA.

Let's see....what have I been up to...I wrapped shooting Moonsies. I am gearing up to perform in a play festival next month, plays written by Bonnie Wright, not sure exact dates but will definitely update about that. I also took some new headshots with Audrey who I met at DAG. She is an amazing photographer. I had never had an outdoor shoot before but she definitely made me feel comfortable and let me check out the photos as we shot so I could alter my positioning and what not. I'm excited to make updates to my website and do a big mailing within the next month. I am also gearing up to take a commercial class with David Cady, CD with Donna De Seta Casting. I took a workshop with him at Syracuse and I really like his style so I'm thinking it will be a great refresher.

Other than that...having fun and enjoying my life! My birthday is next week and I am sooo excited to head to West Palm Beach!!

Oh and the HOUSE season finale tonight rocked my world!

That's all for now...

Good Morning!!

So, on Sunday I performed at Directing Actors Gym. DAG is a workshop that occurs every 3 weeks where the selected actors work on scenes. The catch is that you never know who your scene partner will be until you get there..there is no time to rehearse with them to get a groove going. It's all about trusting your partner, listening, and having done your homework. I really enjoy attending and performing at DAG and highly recommend it to any actor in NYC that is looking for a great workout. Thanks to Miles Maker who is the brain of it all. DAG has definitely gotten me cast in plays and enabled me to network network network..and build some cool friendships!

On Monday I attended the Blackboard reading series which is held every 2nd Monday of the month at the cell theatre. The play read was Stranger in my body written by Garlia Cornelia Jones. Wonderful play exploring relationships. It was such an intimate setting that most of the audience expressed (during the talkback) that it felt like we were sneaking into a conversation. That's exactly how theatre should make you feel. Love it. Kudos to Garlia!!! I also enjoyed the Detroit references...Poor Kwame haha.

Alrighty..I'm gearing up to shoot a scene on Saturday that is part of the webseries The Moonsies. This is my first scene to be shot and I am super excited. Got a few auditions tomorrow...let's get it!!!