On Saturday, January 16th I met with my first agency. It was an agency called The Jerry Pace Agency in Sherman Oaks, CA. I had submitted to them about possible representation and the owner, Jerry Pace contacted me back and asked me to come in to meet with him. So I gladly did. I met with him and another of the agents in the office. We basically just talked for about 10-15 minutes. They asked me questions about myself, my experience, etc.
After the meeting they said that if they were interested it would only be for Commercial and Print work. Which is not where I want to end up but is good for starters. Most actors have to start doing commercials to build their resume before they go on to TV and Film. They said they would contact me within a week if they were interested in signing me. But I never heard anything back from them. Which is a bit disappointing but such is life. I'm ok with it. That just means that they weren't who I was supposed to sign with. It just means God has something better for me down the road, which I am totally cool with. I'm still submitting to agencies and managers trying to find one. Hopefully I will get one before too long and then I can start working.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Thursday, January 14, 2010
CSI (Internal Combustion)
On Monday, December 14, 2009, I worked as a extra on "CSI" the original Las Vegas one. I played a High School Student for episode #13 (of the current 10th season of the show) called 'Internal Combustion'. We shot on location at an actually high school in Woodland Hills. They brought in their own fake high school sign that they had outside the school - on the show it appears as the school's entrance. And all the cars had fake Nevada licenses plates. We shot the outside scenes during the day and once it got dark we moved inside and shot the school hallway scenes. I was in the small group of extras who were the last to go at the end of the day and in total spent 13 hours on set. But I had fun and I can't wait to see the episode when it airs!
The episode airs Thursday, February 4th, 2010 at 9:00pm on CBS. Watch for me I'm in jeans and a red shirt :)
ACTORS I SAW ON SET
George Eads who plays Nick Stokes for a little bit in one of the outside scenes.
Jorja Fox who plays Sara Sidle in the same scene with Stokes and for one scene inside the school.
Connor Ross was in almost all of the scenes we shot. He is the actor who plays the high school student who dies in the episode.
Leonardo Nam was in the scenes we shot outside. He plays Libby's friend/boyfriend Brian McBrian in "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 1 & 2" and he's also in "Vantage Point".
Samantha Droke didn't shoot anything when I was there but I saw her on set and she took pictures for the episode. I know her from the Disney Channel Movie "Princess Protection Program" but she has also been on "Cory in the House", "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody", "Eastwick" and provided the voice of Hildy/Holly in "Horton Hears a Who".
**There were two other actors on set in some of the scenes we shot but I didn't know who they were. Once all the actors are listed, when the episode airs then I will lol.
The episode airs Thursday, February 4th, 2010 at 9:00pm on CBS. Watch for me I'm in jeans and a red shirt :)
ACTORS I SAW ON SET
George Eads who plays Nick Stokes for a little bit in one of the outside scenes.
Jorja Fox who plays Sara Sidle in the same scene with Stokes and for one scene inside the school.
Connor Ross was in almost all of the scenes we shot. He is the actor who plays the high school student who dies in the episode.
Leonardo Nam was in the scenes we shot outside. He plays Libby's friend/boyfriend Brian McBrian in "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 1 & 2" and he's also in "Vantage Point".
Samantha Droke didn't shoot anything when I was there but I saw her on set and she took pictures for the episode. I know her from the Disney Channel Movie "Princess Protection Program" but she has also been on "Cory in the House", "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody", "Eastwick" and provided the voice of Hildy/Holly in "Horton Hears a Who".
**There were two other actors on set in some of the scenes we shot but I didn't know who they were. Once all the actors are listed, when the episode airs then I will lol.
Over Here! Audition
Back in December I had heard that there was going to be open calls for a new Theatre musical production called "Over Here!" starring Cody Linley (Jake Ryan on "Hannah Montana"). They were trying to cast the female lead who would be Cody's characters love interest and hadn't found the right girl yet so they decided to hold an open call. After hearing about it, I submitted to attend the open call online and was e-mailed my info to come in and audition. So I begun preparing the acting scene and song they wanted memorized. The show is supposed to take place in the 1940s so after researching online I picked out and wore an outfit that was similar to one they wore back then. And on Saturday, December 5, 2009, I went to Beverly Hills for my audition.
At the theater, where the auditions were held, there was only 6 girls (including me) there. I was really surprised I thought there would have been a lot more. But I didn't think much about it because I was concentrating on rehearsing the song and scene in my head. Cody came in with his girlfriend (who was one of the 6 auditioning) and said hi to us all. I didn't even realize it was him right away, once I did I was happy I got to meet him, I had hoped I would. He is a very nice guy and seems really down to earth.
Anyway after awhile they called us in to audition. They had us all (6) go on stage and we did some simple, easy dance steps across the floor. After that then we went to the piano and practiced the song all together than they had each of us come up one by one and sing it by ourselves. They only had us sing like a 30 second part but it was still really nerve-wracking. After that they let us have a break while they discussed. Then they had 3 girls stay longer and dismissed 3. I was one of the ones that was dismissed.
On the way out one of the producers came out to thank the 3 of us who were dismissed for coming. He said they'd keep our info on file for future projects and send us discount tickets when the show opens. He also told us that they had over 700 girls who submitted online for the open call and that his assistant in London went over everyone and selected the 6 of us to come in and audition in person. I was really surprised. It explained why they weren't very many girls there but still. That was a big compliment. Even though I got cut and didn't get the part, I was still one of the 6 picked to come in and audition in person out of 700 based on my picture! Over all I was pleased with how it went and had fun. Like always its a good experience and you never know what may come from it. Obivously it wasn't God's will for me to get that part but I am thankful I was able to give it a shot. You never know if you don't try.
At the theater, where the auditions were held, there was only 6 girls (including me) there. I was really surprised I thought there would have been a lot more. But I didn't think much about it because I was concentrating on rehearsing the song and scene in my head. Cody came in with his girlfriend (who was one of the 6 auditioning) and said hi to us all. I didn't even realize it was him right away, once I did I was happy I got to meet him, I had hoped I would. He is a very nice guy and seems really down to earth.
Anyway after awhile they called us in to audition. They had us all (6) go on stage and we did some simple, easy dance steps across the floor. After that then we went to the piano and practiced the song all together than they had each of us come up one by one and sing it by ourselves. They only had us sing like a 30 second part but it was still really nerve-wracking. After that they let us have a break while they discussed. Then they had 3 girls stay longer and dismissed 3. I was one of the ones that was dismissed.
On the way out one of the producers came out to thank the 3 of us who were dismissed for coming. He said they'd keep our info on file for future projects and send us discount tickets when the show opens. He also told us that they had over 700 girls who submitted online for the open call and that his assistant in London went over everyone and selected the 6 of us to come in and audition in person. I was really surprised. It explained why they weren't very many girls there but still. That was a big compliment. Even though I got cut and didn't get the part, I was still one of the 6 picked to come in and audition in person out of 700 based on my picture! Over all I was pleased with how it went and had fun. Like always its a good experience and you never know what may come from it. Obivously it wasn't God's will for me to get that part but I am thankful I was able to give it a shot. You never know if you don't try.
My Holidays
THANKSGIVING
My holidays were good. I flew home to be with my family for Thanksgiving, as a surprise for most of the family. So that was fun. Everyone was happy to see me and me them. It was good being back in VA but weird at the same time. I had gotten so used to CA that things like the woods and traffic were so strange to me at first but I quickly readjusted to live there.
CHRISTMAS & MY NEW JOB
I was in need of a job badly. I went around and filled out a bunch of applications at restaurants, stores, and a movie theater. I was willing to do anything. Luckily, I got a call to come in and interview for a job at the movie theater. I was the first person interviewed and the guy said they were only hiring 3 people. I prayed really hard as I waited to hear if I got the job or not. And I did. So I started training and my first official day of work was Christmas Day, which was insanely busy by the way. But I didn't mind I am just thankful to have a job now! Currently I am working mostly concessions at the theater, however I am getting ready to be taught some of the other jobs too.
NEW YEARS
I was also blessed by some friends and was able to fly home again for New Years. This time it was a surprise for everyone - no one knew I was coming, so that was fun! It was nice being back and I enjoyed the time with my family and was able to see some friends that visit which was good. I spent the New Year with my family. Unfortunately, the TV at the house wasn't getting the channel with Dick Clark's Rocking New Year Shoe (which is the one we always watch). So we had to watch a different one but we did still get to see the ball drop. I had fun but by the end of my week though I was ready to leave the FREEZING cold and come back CA. Flying back to CA I had some flight delays and issues and almost got stuck in San Fransisco for the night but luckily was able to make it back to LA late that night instead. After a week away in the cold I was thankful to be back in warmer CA. Anyway, Happy 2010 everyone!! Here's to a big year for us all :)
My holidays were good. I flew home to be with my family for Thanksgiving, as a surprise for most of the family. So that was fun. Everyone was happy to see me and me them. It was good being back in VA but weird at the same time. I had gotten so used to CA that things like the woods and traffic were so strange to me at first but I quickly readjusted to live there.
CHRISTMAS & MY NEW JOB
I was in need of a job badly. I went around and filled out a bunch of applications at restaurants, stores, and a movie theater. I was willing to do anything. Luckily, I got a call to come in and interview for a job at the movie theater. I was the first person interviewed and the guy said they were only hiring 3 people. I prayed really hard as I waited to hear if I got the job or not. And I did. So I started training and my first official day of work was Christmas Day, which was insanely busy by the way. But I didn't mind I am just thankful to have a job now! Currently I am working mostly concessions at the theater, however I am getting ready to be taught some of the other jobs too.
NEW YEARS
I was also blessed by some friends and was able to fly home again for New Years. This time it was a surprise for everyone - no one knew I was coming, so that was fun! It was nice being back and I enjoyed the time with my family and was able to see some friends that visit which was good. I spent the New Year with my family. Unfortunately, the TV at the house wasn't getting the channel with Dick Clark's Rocking New Year Shoe (which is the one we always watch). So we had to watch a different one but we did still get to see the ball drop. I had fun but by the end of my week though I was ready to leave the FREEZING cold and come back CA. Flying back to CA I had some flight delays and issues and almost got stuck in San Fransisco for the night but luckily was able to make it back to LA late that night instead. After a week away in the cold I was thankful to be back in warmer CA. Anyway, Happy 2010 everyone!! Here's to a big year for us all :)
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