WEEK IN REVIEW

Things are still moving rather quickly and definitely keeping me on my toes. However, I am doing a pretty good job at balancing filming, auditions, work and life in general, while trying to fit in some muchly needed catching-up-with-friends time, which has been happening less often these days.

We are shooting “pick-up” shots (shots or scenes recorded after principal photography has concluded) for the kid’s design show this week, including some of my intros while having too much fun for my own good. So my kitchen has been baking lots of cookies. Cookies are what I like to bring to every set I work on as a “thank you” for the hard working cast and crew. Speaking of my cookies, they actually get to have their moment in the spotlight in the pilot episode! Even though they weren’t able to express it personally, they were very excited about it!

Slow times continue on the acting front, due to summer and the SAG negotiations, but I have managed to get a few great auditions. I felt really good about the one I just went on. Although I would love to be a part of the film, even if nothing comes from my audition, I was happy with what I did, and that is enough for me. Plus, aside from the “great job” or “well done” that you hear on auditions, the casting director also thanked me “for being so well prepared” and let me know that I was “one of the most prepared actors” she had seen.

I took it as a compliment because, as I have said before, so much of the audition process is out of the actor’s control. However, being as prepared as possible, which means memorizing your sides, having done your research, being on time, etc., is something that is in your control. So if they see this preparedness and make a point to comment on it, it means you’ve accomplished what you could, and the rest is out of your hands. From there, you must leave it behind you and move onward and upward!

In other news, Bernard Telsey Casting in NYC is heading back out to LA in August to do some more casting for the Broadway Musical “WICKED” and called saying they would love for me to be their reader and to be a part of the whole process again. I, of course, jumped on board right away, since I simply love working with the Bernard Telsey team and always enjoy meeting all the talented actors, singers and dancers. Plus, there is never any shortage of good old-fashioned fun!

Aside from working on “WICKED” again, I will be house-sitting for the month of August in the Hollywood Hills. This is the perfect side job for an actor! I feel honored when someone trusts me enough to leave their beautiful home and amenities in my hands, while they are away, and I am always thankful for the jobs when I get them.

Needless to say, I will be keeping busy right through the end of summer and am looking forward to having my family and many friends from college and NYC in town to give me mini breaks from it all! ‘Til then, I am trying to keep my “heels to the pavement,” which my good friend Andrew so kindly reminded me to do, and hope you’ve enjoyed my week in review!

“Review your goals twice every day in order to be focused on achieving them.” – Les Brow