Although, I am excited what the autumn is going to bring.
August was an awesome month:
I'm almost ready to shoot the Velma pilot. My friend Guy Shahar, is directing, and co-producing it with Greg and I. And after a two-day casting session, we found an incredibly talented and funny actor named Steven Strickland to play Velma's Date. Next step is to lock in the DP and location, and we're set.
I had put so much energy into the Velma series that auditioning had taken a back seat. It was unintentional though. Time sure can get away from you when you're having fun :-)
I submitted for small, supporting roles, just to get my feet wet again. I got a call about a short film, went in and read for a small role, but they were so impressed by my work, that they asked me to read for the lead instead. A week later, I got a call that I booked it. A week after that, I was told that the film will be submitted to festivals. Woo hoo! Bonus!
I'm remaining present and calm, although the thought of what can come from all of this is super exciting :-D
Also, after a couple of months of being nervous and scared that I couldn't do it, I submitted for the Peoples Improv Theater/NBC Diversity Scholarship program. It covers the cost of all their classes, levels 1-5. They only except a couple of applicants, and of course I'm crossing fingers, toes, eyeballs, etc. that I get in.
Speaking of The P.I.T., after seeing it advertised for a couple of years, I decided to take part in the Manhattan Monologue Slam. It's kinda funny and ironic that both Guy and Jenn Lederer will be a couple of the judges. I haven't spoken to either of them about my participation in the showcase, but they both know I'm going to be in it. I'm going to be professional about this. Regardless of my relationship with the two of them, I know I'm going to be seen and judged like everyone else. What's gonna be a surprise to Guy, Greg, and a lot of my other friends that I've invited, is the piece that I've chosen. Mostly everyone has been used to seeing my comedic side. They'll get to see my real acting chops at work tomorrow night. :-)
Once I stopped creating self-imposed deadlines, and let things flow at an even pace, the opportunities and connections kept growing. That's why I'm looking forward to seeing what the rest of the year will bring. I got my eyes on the horizon...
