Audition: “Samsung” @ Francene Selkirk Casting.  This went great, hopefully I’ll be at callbacks.

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Wow, this happened really fast.  I signed paperwork to start working at my old job again.  Whoa…

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Audition: “Statefarm” @ Petite, A Casting Company.  This was so much fun!  I was a dad with a great wife.  They could have been my real family!

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Audition: “CSI: Cyber” @ Jennifer Cooper Casting.  I’m not sure what else I can do to book these smaller roles.  I guess I’ll just keep trying.

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Audition: “Alive” @ Craig Colvin Casting.  I left feeling great about this one.  I’ve been trying to book at this casting office for so long it’s not even funny anymore.  I’ve had numerous callbacks and avails, but the bookings haven’t happened…yet.

Audition: “KFC” @ Dowd/Roman Casting.  Pretty simple stuff and I delivered!

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Audition: “HBO” @ RMB Casting.  This went really well I think, but I’m not sure if I’d be the guy they’d choose…  I’ll keep my fingers-crossed.

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Callback: “Target TV” @ M Casting.  This was one of the best callbacks I think I’ve ever had.  I was at my best…hopefully it works for the spot.

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Audition: “Ford” @ Cathi Carlton Casting.  This was so fun.  I really enjoyed working with the other actors in the room. 

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Audition: “Target TV” @ M Casting.  I think I’ve got a good chance on a callback for this one!

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Audition: “Dodge” @ Ross Lacy Casting.  Quick-fast, in and out.

Audition: “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” @ Sarah Finn Casting.  Simply, one of these days I’m going to book something at this office.  I hope today is the day…

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Audition: “Comcast” @ Ross Lacy Casting.  I just love these small, subtle performances!  Hopefully I’ll get a callback.

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Wow!  Today I had a great conference call with 2 of my 3 brothers about the possibility of working together in the future in business.  Honestly, I couldn’t have imagined it going any better than it did.  I’m really excited for the future!

Something else interesting happened today.  I stopped by my old job to say “good-bye” to a manager who was leaving and my former senior manager asked if I was interesting in returning to work…  I wasn’t sure if she was kidding or not, but I like to have options.  I responded, “Hey, ya never know…”

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Shooting: “Southwest Airlines” @ LAX.  This day on set, for me, was a great reminder that this “acting stuff” isn’t necessarily easy.  It’s the professionals that make it look easy. 

Most of the day went great, but a few times I had a bit of difficulty giving the director exactly what he needed from me to get the shot.  It was just a reminder to ALWAYS bring my “A game” to set class, auditions, callbacks, shoots and just life in general.  Eventually, we got the shots we needed and wrapped a long 12+ hours day.  Good stuff!

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Audition: “Lowes” @ Ross Lacy Casting.  Pretty simple stuff not too much asked of me…and I think I delivered in spades!

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Fitting: “Southwest Airlines”.  What’s not to like about getting paid to try on clothes for a commercial shoot?  Especially on a weekend which makes it double pay.  Yup, I’ll take that!

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My cell phone rings and it’s my commercial agency.  My first thought is that it’s concerning the Southwest Airlines avail.  As usual I let it go to voicemail. 

Normally I have a good indication if it’s a booking or an avail release by the amount of time it takes for the voice mail message to come through. 

If it’s between 5 and 15 seconds I’m pretty sure the message is “Hey Stephon, it’s Xxxx from KMR and I’m sorry, but unfortunately you’ve been released from the XXXX avail.  We’ll get the next one!  Bye.”

Love them!

But if the message takes longer to arrive, 30 seconds to 1 minute, it’s usually good/great news.  That means either another callback or a booking!  This message took more than 30 seconds.

Tick-Tock.

Yay!  It was one of my wonderful, long-time agents, Brooke, giving me the great news that I had been booked on the Southwest Airlines commercial!  So, so excited!

The booking part used to make me feel as though “I’d won!”.  These days it makes me feel as though…”I’m winning”.

In my opinion booking the job is about 80% of where I’m trying to go.  I say that because just because an actor books a job doesn’t mean that actor will get to the wardobe fitting for that job.  I’ve experienced being “unbooked” an hour before the wardrobe fitting in the past.  Ouch.  With that, I have my fingers crossed while hoping for the best.

Audition: “Acer” @ ASG Casting.  Wow, I haven’t been to this casting office in a good little while.  I’m glad to be back!

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Audition/producers: “Bosch” @ Schiff/Audino Casting.  Aw man!   I was so ready for this.  The first take was good I thought.  I got a redirect from the director, which is a good sign I think, but then I fumbled a line!  NOOOO!  C’mon man!  I can’t afford to blow opportunities like that.

Callback!  “Southwest Airlines” @ Cathi Carlton Casting.  I felt pretty good about this one I must say.  Of course that means nothing other than I feel pretty good about it.  We’ll see…

CUT TO:

The call from my commercial agency that I’ve been placed on avail for “Southwest Airlines”.  YES!

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Audition: “Lowe’s” @ Francene Selkirk Casting.  Another great, fun “wifey” situation, but I think I might’ve over done it with my supposedly subtle looks.

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Audition: “Ford” @ Jane Doe Casting.  Me and my “wife” had a great time in the room.  I’m not sure if I’m dead–on right for it, but I think my performance was right in the zone. I’ll take that!

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Audition: “Southwest Airlines” @ Cathi Carlton Casting.  This was a fun spot and I think I did well in it. 

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Audition: “Discover” @ Ross Lacy Casting.  Simple in and out and I was fabulous!

Audition: “Verizon” @ Ross Lacy Casting.  Another simple one; I hope I was subtle enough!

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Audition: “Hyundai” @ Francene Selkirk Casting.  This was fun.  I went in with a great group of actors and I think we did quite well.

Audition: “Audi” @ Francene Selkirk Casting.  Eh…this went okay I guess.  Kinda felt like I was “acting” a little too much.

Audition: “Time-Warner Cable” @ Kathy Knowles Casting.  Another “Eh”…for the day.  Too much acting, but who knows what the “powers that be” will think when they see the tape.

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Audition: ”Gortimer Gibbon’s Life on Normal Street” @ Koczara/Shevchenko Casting.  Geez, I would really like to book this role.  I think I’m perfect for the part and did great in the room.  Not sure what else I could’ve done.  At the very least I hope they’ll keep me in mind for future roles and bring me back in soon to audition for the show again.

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Audition/Tape: “Beautiful & Twisted” @ Susan Edelman Casting.  I’m pretty sure this audition came from me dropping a photo at the casting office not too long ago.  I was really happy with the way it went and I liked the script too.  I was quite surprised, considering the edginess of the dialogue, to learn that it was a TV movie for Lifetime.

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Today is my birthday…yay.  Another day, another…day I guess.  No big deal.  At least I have an audition.

My birthday has never mattered much to me.  I’m envious of people who do things for themselves for their big day.  For instance, I don’t think I could ever throw a party for myself.  I have a deep-seeded fear of rejection and don’t think that anyone would show up for the event.  So, if I never attempt to throw a party for myself I don’t ever have to worry about that happening.  Probably not a great way to feel about myself, but I think it comes from the feeling of being rejected by my father.

Audition: “Toyota” Cathi Carlton Casting.  Wow, this was a complete train-wreck for me…like seriously.  No two ways about it…NEXT!

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Audition: “Skittles” @ RMB Casting.  This was a little confusing because I didn’t actually read for the role I was there for, but I had a great time with my partner in the scene nonetheless.

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I haven't seen or spoken to my father in over 10 years. That was set to change yesterday when my little brother arranged a conference call. I was a bit nervous, but very willing.

I was a little weirded out in that it happened to be Father's Day. Was I going to feel pressure into saying "Happy Father's Day!"?

I figured I'd cross that bridge when I got there, correction, IF I got there...

I didn't "get there"...at the last minute Pop's decided he wasn't interested.

All dressed up and nowhere to go...well, actually iPhone charged to 100% and nobody to talk to.

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Audition: ”Acura” @ Francene Selkirk Casting.  This commercial has my name written all over it.  I should book these roles every day of the week! I think I worked great with the group, so hopefully, I’ll be at callbacks next week.  I even drive an Acura!

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Audition: “The Comeback” @ Allison Jones Casting.  I think I might’ve gotten this appointment from dropping off my photo last week.  I think it went well.  There was a little bit of confusion about some of the stage directions, but we sort of cleared it up.  At least I hope so…  There’s always that question of ignoring the stage direction or following them.

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Audition: “Tiger Hunter” @ Emily Schweber Casting.  I got this call about 2 hours before the appointment.  There was some sort of mix up at my agency and as a result I didn’t get the info yesterday.  No worries, I prepared the best I could and gave them what I had. 

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Audition: “Kayak” @ Francene Selkirk Casting.  I had fun in this audition, but I don’t know if I’d be the guy they’d cast…or even call back.  I will hope for a callback though and another bite at the apple!

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