4,748 days ago I left 61^st & West End Ave NYC 10023 and set up shop in Hollywood. It’s been a long, sometimes exhausting journey, but quite rewarding at the same time. I’ve been relatively successful as a performer…even though it doesn’t always feel that way. The plan is to keep on keepin’ on and breakthrough to what is next on my path.

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Life on the Sunset Strip…

..and this part is REALLY important.

If say to the guy (who's super in-shape and built like an NFL safety) 

"FU!!! I ain't your house %^$^$**#^! I'll see yo a** outside!"

IF you say that, it's important to either:

a) NOT be outside.

OR

b) be able to reasonably defend yourself.

If "a" or "b" isn't an option you risk getting "knocked the EF out!" AND being asleep on the pavement when the ambulance comes to "pick yo a** up...just sayin.

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I’m back! Back in class that is. Same drill as last week except that I received an email this morning from my scene partner saying that she had to work and can’t make it to class today. Oh yeah, we are video taping too.

Since my partner wasn’t there I had to work with someone else who already had a partner and she was great. Our first take was just okay. We received our feedback and the second take went really, really well. Everything was on-point with props; the only thing was that I missed one of my marks by a little bit. I left there very happy and much more confident than before I took the class. I call that a success, in fact, I may even take the class again later this year. The stuff Bethany taught over these 8 hours is vital to my success. Thanks Bethany Rooney…and Tracy Weisert who was gracious enough to introduce me to Bethany.

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Life on the sunset Strip…

Her: Does the Portobello Sandwich have mushrooms on it?

Server: ...only if you want it to.

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Today I had my first of two 4-hour workshops with veteran TV director Bethany Rooney. It did not go well…at all. The basis of the class is much about working with props, blocking, hitting your marks, being able to duplicate a performance, etc. The requirements were to be off-book with the dialogue, incorporate 3 separate movements and use 3 different props. Our classmates put marks on the floor for our movements in the first take and we assigned a “script supervisor” to notate movements, dialogue and actions.

My performance was extremely flat. I was worried about the props and the blocking. The only bright spot was doing very well with the 4-pages of dialogue. After the first take Bethany gave me and my scene partner feedback and we took another stab at it. In all honesty, the second take wasn’t much better. I was disappointed in myself and embarrassed. My scene partner had a lot of trouble with remembering her lines, but that didn’t have anything to do with me sucking. I was embarrassed because my resume shows that I’ve been hired by many top casting directors, writers, directors on many successful shows over the years. My performance said otherwise...

The bright spot was that I was determined to do better next week. I had no problem understanding the direction I just could unclutter my mind enough to execute the direction. I often overthink things…nothing new for me.

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Life on the Sunset Strip…

Oh snap! Is that Ludacris?! Ima get a record deal tonight... Lay down some raps 'n sh*t!

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Audition: “Wal-Mart” @ Kathy Knowles Casting. Fun time with a group of guys talking smack to each other; full of testosterone! It was like being in the football team locker room. We had a great time.

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Life on the Sunset Strip…

Her: How many items are in the 3-item omelette?

Server:....(blank stare).

Her:...(C'mon, tell me, stare).

Server:....(blank stare).

Server (Cont'd.) ....47.

Her: Really?

Server: No....

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Audition: “Target” @ Ross Lacy Casting. Simple stuff. Fun stuff. Worked with a wife, son & daughter. Not sure how “spot on” I am for it though, but I’ll let the powers that be make that decision.

Audition/Tape: “Jessie” @ Sheryl Levine Casting. This is a hot, new kids show that is due to start airing soon. I felt good about my work and hopefully I’ll get to the next step in the process.

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Life on the Sunset Strip…

How do I "graciously" not accept two, oddly small green apples from a customer? He said he grew them for me.

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Audition: “Wal-Mart” @ Spot Casting. Great, fun. I worked with 3 other wonderful, lively performers and had a blast. See ya at callbacks?

Audition: “Bank of America” @ Ross Lacy Casting. Nailed it! Just kidding. No, seriously, I felt great about this one. I’ve auditioned for SO many of these “B of A” commercials that I eventually have to book one. Right? Yup!

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Life on the Sunset Strip…

Lady, I/we did NOT take your green jacket...it's not even my size. The better question is who stole your bra...

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Audition/Tape: “Call Me On Tuesday” @ Ricki Maslar Casting. Wow, Ricki always greets me with such positive words. It’s almost intimidating that I have to live up to it. The gentleman who was assisting her today looked over my resume and commented “You’ve worked with EVERYONE!” I must agree that I have great associations on my resume as far as networks, shows and directors go. It was all a part of my plan when I first moved to Los Angeles and it had worked out well for me.

The audition went well. I read it the first time, the way I rehearsed it, then Ricki gave me a few notes that she wanted the director to see on the tape and did it a second time. I could feel, what I thought to be, her approval out of the corner of my eye. So hopefully, when the director comes to town I’ll get a chance to get in the room with him.

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Life on the Sunset Strip…

Him: Is that water?

Server: No, it's a 1-litre carafe of Grey Goose. We give them to everyone who ask the question...it's sort of a bonus.

Him: Really?

Server: No...

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