Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Make that call

. . . or don't, it's really up to you. What is it about calling people we think we are not supposed to call that is so difficult? The key is the fact that we think we are not supposed to make the call. So if we just change that one little part of the equation and think we are supposed to make the call, it's easy right? Where am I going with all of this you might be asking. . . well doing all the stuff that I do in this industry, there was one part that I was failing at miserably, and that was pitching myself. *Note before you read any further, do your research before you go calling Michael Bay's office asking for him to see you in his movie. Trust me, you might not like the answer you get.* But seriously, Make the call. I was told by a coach this past month, that saying no to me is a lot harder than saying no to my agent, because it isn't letting down the person face to face. Even people in Hollywood, who have thick skins and no souls are still people. So make that call.
Pretty nice little week I had. Got out on three auditions, one with Brad Gillmore casting that I called in on. Plus had a little coaching session where I felt I really helped out another actor. and the only reason I think that way was because he told me so. Remember when you feel like you are all one note for an audition, look at where your character ends up, and do 180 degree turn of that for the top of the scene. Even if it is wrong, you'll at least get to see an arc.
'merica

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