What Up Lovies!!
So behind! Bah!
I got new head shots...most of them hilarious photos of me talking with my eyes half closed...amazing.
I need pick one!
My resume is revamped, thank you for asking.
In bigger news,
I had my first commercial audition through Aqua this week and I got a call back. This may sound impressive, but let me give you the rundown. Soon you will all know how DIFFICULT acting in LA is...if you call this acting.
I walked into the commercial being called in as an "Urban Clubber." Obviously, this role had me written ALL over it. So I dressed in the most urban thing in my wardrobe (something from Urban Outfitters) and went down to the casting. I signed in and they took us into a room in groups of four. We stood in a line, slated our names, danced as "best friends in a club" for 30 seconds, slated again and left. BOOM. Done.
Callback:
I was on my way home from Valencia Saturday afternoon expecting my callback to be at 4:30pm. It is 2:36pm and I am a little stuck in traffic on the 5. My agent calls and says, "hey they want you at 3pm." My response was "Well I'm not dressed, I mean I have clothes on, but I'm on my way home from Valencia and...you know what, I'll improvise and make it work. I'll be there as close to 3 as possible. Thanks!"
Touching up my makeup in the car, I put on the sports bra I worked in the night before on under my jean jacket with my leggings on from the day/night/day, un-showered, I waltz into the callback.
They call my name along with 8 others and we walk in, slate in order and are released...finger's crossed they loved the way I said my name. BOOM. ACTING.
I feel like I really embodied being urban in my callback. For sure.
LAism of the Week:
Women wear heels literally everywhere. Grocery shopping. Walking the dog. To work at SoulCycle (not criticizing my ladies, they are high heeled "sneakers.") I understand that my gams look bangin' in high heels, but sometimes the dogs are barking too loud to even get that catwalk going on. I would not be surprised if I saw women wearing heels to hike in Runyon Canyon. When, and yes I say WHEN, I do, I will get a picture and add it to this post. But for now I'd like to start a "Your Feet Probably Hate you, I don't care if they are the most comfortable wedges in the World" Campaign. Or maybe I'm just jealous because my heel collection does not include grocery heels and hiking heels. LA life baby.
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Friday, April 5, 2013
Unmotivated
Hello lovers,
This week has been extremely unmotivated. *sigh*
I did shoot a 90's music video for a new friend's song. Roller skating. And I did not fall on my ass. Hopefully, I'll get the video soon and get to post it's fantastic-ness for you all. I met a lot of cool new people and spent time in Venice for the first time. Yippee!
But,
I did not reformat my resume, or get head shots printed. I did spend a night in a bar singing Take My Breath Away at karaoke which was amazing. I had one awkward audition with a guy that reminded me of my great uncle. And, tonight, I'm probably skipping out on seeing a double feature of From Here to Eternity and The Search because, well, I don't feel like showering and putting on something that makes me look presentable. Not that there is anything wrong with men's shirts and jeans. I love this look. It's comfy. No wonder men seem to like being men.
I'll have plenty of time to reformat my resume tonight if I stay in. At this point the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica might as well be in Ohio. It feels so far away.
I guess this week finally caught up to me. Some days LA feels overwhelming. Some days I want someone to share this experience with and other days I feel like I do not need the distraction. But hell, I'm still a baby. I should not have anything to worry about. But seriously, I feel like I need to at least get my resume done tonight...and maybe some laundry...
LAism of the Week:
SO much to do! SO little time!
Screenings of all the old classics, several times a week. New movies out all the time. Working. Meeting people. Reading. Hiking. Classes. Art Museums. Galleries. Concerts everywhere and even the amateurs sound better than the auto-tuned shit on the radio. (not to down top 40, love it!) It all makes you feel like you should be doing something every second of every day. Learning stuff AND things. It also makes you want to drink and sleep and sit. LA as a city is big, bold and beautiful, and overwhelming. Everyone tells you you're the best, and I'm starting to think it's just because they want me to stay and spend money on their classes, their concerts, their exhibitions, their movies. Not to sound like a downer, I love it here. I'm not moving anytime soon. But this week LA's isms have me overwhelmed.
Tomorrow: Head shots. (FOR FREE! O YEA!)
Goal: Get a good shot that makes me look like the girl next door/best friend
This week has been extremely unmotivated. *sigh*
I did shoot a 90's music video for a new friend's song. Roller skating. And I did not fall on my ass. Hopefully, I'll get the video soon and get to post it's fantastic-ness for you all. I met a lot of cool new people and spent time in Venice for the first time. Yippee!
But,
I did not reformat my resume, or get head shots printed. I did spend a night in a bar singing Take My Breath Away at karaoke which was amazing. I had one awkward audition with a guy that reminded me of my great uncle. And, tonight, I'm probably skipping out on seeing a double feature of From Here to Eternity and The Search because, well, I don't feel like showering and putting on something that makes me look presentable. Not that there is anything wrong with men's shirts and jeans. I love this look. It's comfy. No wonder men seem to like being men.
I'll have plenty of time to reformat my resume tonight if I stay in. At this point the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica might as well be in Ohio. It feels so far away.
I guess this week finally caught up to me. Some days LA feels overwhelming. Some days I want someone to share this experience with and other days I feel like I do not need the distraction. But hell, I'm still a baby. I should not have anything to worry about. But seriously, I feel like I need to at least get my resume done tonight...and maybe some laundry...
LAism of the Week:
SO much to do! SO little time!
Screenings of all the old classics, several times a week. New movies out all the time. Working. Meeting people. Reading. Hiking. Classes. Art Museums. Galleries. Concerts everywhere and even the amateurs sound better than the auto-tuned shit on the radio. (not to down top 40, love it!) It all makes you feel like you should be doing something every second of every day. Learning stuff AND things. It also makes you want to drink and sleep and sit. LA as a city is big, bold and beautiful, and overwhelming. Everyone tells you you're the best, and I'm starting to think it's just because they want me to stay and spend money on their classes, their concerts, their exhibitions, their movies. Not to sound like a downer, I love it here. I'm not moving anytime soon. But this week LA's isms have me overwhelmed.
Tomorrow: Head shots. (FOR FREE! O YEA!)
Goal: Get a good shot that makes me look like the girl next door/best friend
Friday, March 29, 2013
As You Like It
Hello Lovers!
It has been a beautiful week weather-wise in sunny LA!
Acting News:
I was cast in the Shakespeare in the park!! I will be playing Amiens/in the bluegrass band bustin' out my violin skills. I am so excited! Check out City Shakes' Facebook page! I may or may not be on there soon ;)
I have a bit of a sinus allergy damn you grass pollen kind of thing going in my face this week, so I have unfortunately been unmotivated. Reading-yea, running acting errands-not really, getting super psyched about GAME OF THRONES-YES.
By this time next week I really need to:
Update my resume
Get head shots printed
Finish some reading materials
Find a good commercial or branding class
Watch all of Mad Men season 5 for the Mad Men Premier April 7th! (okay...not a need)
Alright,
LAism of the week:
This week in LA, I saw three celebrities in one day, but I technically cannot post who they are or where exactly I saw them (because of work;) ), but I wanted to comment on how famous actors are normal people. You may look at me and say....ummmm duh Cait. But seriously, if you ran into Bradley Cooper, Ryan Gosling, or Jessica Chastain (not the people I saw), would you not squeal with delight and maybe get tongue tied and over think every action of theirs and yours and believe that because he/she looked at you, you may be potential soul mates? Don't lie to yourself, you would. So, I just want all of you to know that famous actors are regular people. They sweat (I've seen it) and eat and poop. They poop.
And I am not saying this because now I live in LA and I know SO much better because I see famous people all the time, nope, I still freak out and hope that Jack Black remembers our situation last week at the elevator fondly. Why would he? If I had that moment with any "normal" person, I would not have ever mentioned it happening or noted it as a special event. Maybe this is just a rant to myself. To remind myself that famous people are normal people. They're just normal, like me :) and you :) and they achieved what I want to achieve. Here's to hoping!
It has been a beautiful week weather-wise in sunny LA!
Acting News:
I was cast in the Shakespeare in the park!! I will be playing Amiens/in the bluegrass band bustin' out my violin skills. I am so excited! Check out City Shakes' Facebook page! I may or may not be on there soon ;)
I have a bit of a sinus allergy damn you grass pollen kind of thing going in my face this week, so I have unfortunately been unmotivated. Reading-yea, running acting errands-not really, getting super psyched about GAME OF THRONES-YES.
By this time next week I really need to:
Update my resume
Get head shots printed
Finish some reading materials
Find a good commercial or branding class
Watch all of Mad Men season 5 for the Mad Men Premier April 7th! (okay...not a need)
Alright,
LAism of the week:
 |
| Background of roommates phone...amazing |
And I am not saying this because now I live in LA and I know SO much better because I see famous people all the time, nope, I still freak out and hope that Jack Black remembers our situation last week at the elevator fondly. Why would he? If I had that moment with any "normal" person, I would not have ever mentioned it happening or noted it as a special event. Maybe this is just a rant to myself. To remind myself that famous people are normal people. They're just normal, like me :) and you :) and they achieved what I want to achieve. Here's to hoping!
Friday, March 22, 2013
Jack Black and the Elevator
Hello Again Lovely People!
This week in the City of Angels...
So life stuff, I saw JOE PUG on Saturday at The Mint on Pico. If you know me, you know Joe Pug is my future husband (I hope he never reads this...unless he has a secret crush on the girl wearing the jean jacket and rocking the feather earrings). But really, I have seriously considered getting his album art forever tattooed on my body (still not off the table...I digress). In short, his concert was amazing, as always. Long story though is that he has really inspired me to push myself in all directions. I mean, Rihanna is now a famous actress after starring in that 2012 nugget of gold Battleship. In all seriousness, I am pursuing acting to affect others with a performance like I am affected by great performances in film. I want to give that gift to others, like the gift Joe Pug's lyrics and music are to me. Here is a picture I took last Saturday. Soak up the passion and the inspiration. You're amazing Joe! I might even try to write a little ditty because of you...maybe about you...I haven't slept with your vinyl next to me in bed since last Saturday...too much?
Moving on,
Acting wise, I have been reading a nice little handbook called So You Want to Act in Los Angeles? by Patrick Donahue, nice guy, nerd, aspiring hero, and Virginia Welch. I am a little salty I did not have this when I first moved here last August, so for all you aspiring movie stars...starving actors out there, pay the $4.99 and buy this online book and study it. It is chock full of useful information on how to look and act professional and do it on a budget, or at least within reason. There are SO many people selling actors things: classes, head shots, reels, etc etc etc. This book helps you know how much money is too much money to spend and it spells out step by step what you should be doing to be successful. AND IT'S A LOT OF STUFF. I am truly inspired and ready to set some new goals and get some balls rolling. I've felt like I was floundering for a while now.
Step 1: I have signed up for an acting class with Margie Haber. Since I have not necessarily been booking/being taken seriously enough to be called in to book anything, classes are a good resume builder. Especially with greats like Margie. Her orientation was amazing. SHE talked to us. Not just interns or other teachers, she did. And she seems great. I have also been reading her book How to Get the Part Without Falling Apart. Another great read for all you actors who hate auditions. Read it. I dare you!
Step 2: I will be working diligently on my reel and a possible Facebook fan page (which makes me feel very conceded). Keep me honest people. Ask me about these things. I should be done with them in a few months. A reel is important because it puts me at the top of casting directors lists when I am submitted online.
Also acting related, I am auditioning this Saturday for some Shakespeare in the park. I was given a bit of advice from a director last October not to pay for acting classes, but to do theatre. This has not served me well, hence the registration for Margie Haber, but I keep submitting for theatre pieces because acting a little bit is better than not at all. And exposure, exposure, exposure! So wish me luck. I have to play the violin, guitar, sign and memorize a comedic Shakespearean monologue in less than 24 hours...GO!
Before I end with an LAism of the week, I want to shamelessly plug (and I used both of those words intentionally) my Twitter, caitscorner. It is still developing, but the basic concept is whenever I am tweeting, I am having a bowel movement. I have had TOO MANY conversations with men about how "girls don't poop." We do, and I never want to talk to you again. My Twitter is not only about poop or what I just went through on the toilet. It's usually just what I'm thinking about, or something else interesting on the Internets that I found and wanted to share (that's for the times I had to spend an extended period of time on the toilet and I was keeping myself entertained...too much?) In any case, I know, it's a little gross, but come on. It's hilarious...please don't judge me ;)
LAism OF THE WEEK: JACK BLACK AND THE ELEVATOR
For those of you who follow me on Facebook who did not see/hear the explanation of my encounter with Jack Black on Tuesday, let me tell you a tale, a tale of a fateful trip...
So I went to SoulCycle WeHo on Tuesday morning to get my spin on, but sadly/happily, the class was sold out and and I did not get down. With my head hung low and Charlie Brown playing in the background, I headed out and paid two whole dollars for parking and got on the elevator to go down to my car. SoulCycle WeHo shares a courtyard with an Equinox, so it is a great place to see celebs. I have seen quite a few there myself, but usually it does not get this awkward. Let me explain, I was heading down in the elevator to P4. The vator stopped on P3 and opened. A man about my height with long salt and pepper hair and a full on beard in standing outside obviously looking to go up not down. I look at him, look away, and go wait, that's Jack Black. I look at him, he looks at me, I smile and nod and my elevator door closes...and opens again for no reason. Jack Black and I were both a little shocked by this. I think he thought I recognized him and opened the elevator, and I tried to make it clear that I did not open the elevator but without saying anything. He just shook his hands indicating he wanted to go up, not down and I shook my hands and laughed like I didn't know why the elevator doors opened again for no reason, because I really didn't. So the doors closed...AND OPENED AGAIN! Luckily, he was already nestled in the up elevator and did not see my panic as I hit the door close button frantically. Nice to meet you Jack Black.
This week in the City of Angels...
So life stuff, I saw JOE PUG on Saturday at The Mint on Pico. If you know me, you know Joe Pug is my future husband (I hope he never reads this...unless he has a secret crush on the girl wearing the jean jacket and rocking the feather earrings). But really, I have seriously considered getting his album art forever tattooed on my body (still not off the table...I digress). In short, his concert was amazing, as always. Long story though is that he has really inspired me to push myself in all directions. I mean, Rihanna is now a famous actress after starring in that 2012 nugget of gold Battleship. In all seriousness, I am pursuing acting to affect others with a performance like I am affected by great performances in film. I want to give that gift to others, like the gift Joe Pug's lyrics and music are to me. Here is a picture I took last Saturday. Soak up the passion and the inspiration. You're amazing Joe! I might even try to write a little ditty because of you...maybe about you...I haven't slept with your vinyl next to me in bed since last Saturday...too much?
Moving on,
Acting wise, I have been reading a nice little handbook called So You Want to Act in Los Angeles? by Patrick Donahue, nice guy, nerd, aspiring hero, and Virginia Welch. I am a little salty I did not have this when I first moved here last August, so for all you aspiring movie stars...starving actors out there, pay the $4.99 and buy this online book and study it. It is chock full of useful information on how to look and act professional and do it on a budget, or at least within reason. There are SO many people selling actors things: classes, head shots, reels, etc etc etc. This book helps you know how much money is too much money to spend and it spells out step by step what you should be doing to be successful. AND IT'S A LOT OF STUFF. I am truly inspired and ready to set some new goals and get some balls rolling. I've felt like I was floundering for a while now.
Step 1: I have signed up for an acting class with Margie Haber. Since I have not necessarily been booking/being taken seriously enough to be called in to book anything, classes are a good resume builder. Especially with greats like Margie. Her orientation was amazing. SHE talked to us. Not just interns or other teachers, she did. And she seems great. I have also been reading her book How to Get the Part Without Falling Apart. Another great read for all you actors who hate auditions. Read it. I dare you!
Step 2: I will be working diligently on my reel and a possible Facebook fan page (which makes me feel very conceded). Keep me honest people. Ask me about these things. I should be done with them in a few months. A reel is important because it puts me at the top of casting directors lists when I am submitted online.
Also acting related, I am auditioning this Saturday for some Shakespeare in the park. I was given a bit of advice from a director last October not to pay for acting classes, but to do theatre. This has not served me well, hence the registration for Margie Haber, but I keep submitting for theatre pieces because acting a little bit is better than not at all. And exposure, exposure, exposure! So wish me luck. I have to play the violin, guitar, sign and memorize a comedic Shakespearean monologue in less than 24 hours...GO!
Before I end with an LAism of the week, I want to shamelessly plug (and I used both of those words intentionally) my Twitter, caitscorner. It is still developing, but the basic concept is whenever I am tweeting, I am having a bowel movement. I have had TOO MANY conversations with men about how "girls don't poop." We do, and I never want to talk to you again. My Twitter is not only about poop or what I just went through on the toilet. It's usually just what I'm thinking about, or something else interesting on the Internets that I found and wanted to share (that's for the times I had to spend an extended period of time on the toilet and I was keeping myself entertained...too much?) In any case, I know, it's a little gross, but come on. It's hilarious...please don't judge me ;)
LAism OF THE WEEK: JACK BLACK AND THE ELEVATOR
For those of you who follow me on Facebook who did not see/hear the explanation of my encounter with Jack Black on Tuesday, let me tell you a tale, a tale of a fateful trip...
So I went to SoulCycle WeHo on Tuesday morning to get my spin on, but sadly/happily, the class was sold out and and I did not get down. With my head hung low and Charlie Brown playing in the background, I headed out and paid two whole dollars for parking and got on the elevator to go down to my car. SoulCycle WeHo shares a courtyard with an Equinox, so it is a great place to see celebs. I have seen quite a few there myself, but usually it does not get this awkward. Let me explain, I was heading down in the elevator to P4. The vator stopped on P3 and opened. A man about my height with long salt and pepper hair and a full on beard in standing outside obviously looking to go up not down. I look at him, look away, and go wait, that's Jack Black. I look at him, he looks at me, I smile and nod and my elevator door closes...and opens again for no reason. Jack Black and I were both a little shocked by this. I think he thought I recognized him and opened the elevator, and I tried to make it clear that I did not open the elevator but without saying anything. He just shook his hands indicating he wanted to go up, not down and I shook my hands and laughed like I didn't know why the elevator doors opened again for no reason, because I really didn't. So the doors closed...AND OPENED AGAIN! Luckily, he was already nestled in the up elevator and did not see my panic as I hit the door close button frantically. Nice to meet you Jack Black.
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Vacation Week
Howdy!
I was in Florida this past weekend with my WONDERFUL friends from OSU. Here are some pics, but no acting news :)
Friday, March 8, 2013
New Week, New News!!
So this won't be too long because I have to pack to go to Florida for the weekend with my wonderful friends who helped me finance the trip just so I could go!
This week I...
had two auditions
went to an orientation to learn more about Margie Haber's class
AND
Signed with Aqua Talent for Print and Commercials!!!!
Short and sweet, but a pretty awesome week!
So this won't be too long because I have to pack to go to Florida for the weekend with my wonderful friends who helped me finance the trip just so I could go!
This week I...
had two auditions
went to an orientation to learn more about Margie Haber's class
AND
Signed with Aqua Talent for Print and Commercials!!!!
Short and sweet, but a pretty awesome week!
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Hello internet lovlies!
I will begin with honesty. This is a fledgling attempt to market myself. I also want this weekly admission of how much or how little work I accomplish to keep me accountable and on track, or at least guilt me to get something done on Wednesday to put in a post by Thursday.
THE GOAL: Blog every Thursday and have something significant to say every week. Thursday has been the day I tend to get lucky on anyway.
So, to bring ya'll up to speed
I moved to Los Angeles, California in August 2012. Since August I have worked at Urban Outfitters (for about a month), and at The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf (which took over my life and I just left) and now my survival job is SoulCycle-Front Desk Staff. Soul has given me the freedom to have time to do marketing things (like this blog) but also watch a lot more Netflix. I am starting to feel the pressure to really crack down and get things done, thus this blog is born.
Accomplishments since arriving:
*A few student films--Won best actress at Campus Movie Fest UCLA for Slipchain
*Taking Casting Director workshops at Act Now! -- Tineka Becker, Ty Harman and Lisa Zambetti
*Auditing Howard Fine's wonderfully...expensive class and praying manna from heaven would rain down and I would be able to sell if for enough money to pay for the class...it didn't.
*Singing in a few lounges
*Tonight I did my first agent showcase with Aqua Talent--it went well, but I'm not expecting a call.
Goals:
*New head shots by April
*Signed up for an acting class to stretch my muscles by April
Fun anecdote:
Today I got a call from Mantis and Moon productions in Ohio. The man asked if I remembered auditioning for them (December 2011) and I said I did and then he asked if I would be interested in being a jury member on March 17th in a film they are shooting. I was pleasantly surprised they called. I did not get cast in what I originally auditioned for, but the lesson here is to win the office and they will call you for a future project...even if you are 2,000 miles away.
Also, it is hard for me not to mention the Oscars since they were only a few short days ago. Now I have to wait a whole year for the next Academy Awards! I only live a mile and a half from the Nokia theatre and I got tickets to be on the red carpet this year! Walking onto the red carpet was surreal, but the incessant screaming at actors that proceeded approximately an hour later doused all the magic. Hopefully someday I'll actually be there, on the red carpet, not in the stands being instructed to yell at the stars. I also thought Seth MacFarlane was entertaining and put on a good show. Surprised but proud about Jennifer Lawrence. Disappointed that Joaquin Phoenix was snubbed for his stunning performance. Go Christoph and Go Anne! Anne Hathaway deserved to win even though I will never believe for a second that she was surprised she won. Surpised about Ang Lee winning director, and so happy for Argo with Best Picture even though I was rooting for Beasts of the Southern Wild. I could keep going, but at this point my Oscar ramble is late, outdated, so four days ago's news and what will keep my acting fire fueled for the next 360 days.
Tootles
I will begin with honesty. This is a fledgling attempt to market myself. I also want this weekly admission of how much or how little work I accomplish to keep me accountable and on track, or at least guilt me to get something done on Wednesday to put in a post by Thursday.
THE GOAL: Blog every Thursday and have something significant to say every week. Thursday has been the day I tend to get lucky on anyway.
So, to bring ya'll up to speed
I moved to Los Angeles, California in August 2012. Since August I have worked at Urban Outfitters (for about a month), and at The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf (which took over my life and I just left) and now my survival job is SoulCycle-Front Desk Staff. Soul has given me the freedom to have time to do marketing things (like this blog) but also watch a lot more Netflix. I am starting to feel the pressure to really crack down and get things done, thus this blog is born.
Accomplishments since arriving:
*A few student films--Won best actress at Campus Movie Fest UCLA for Slipchain
*Taking Casting Director workshops at Act Now! -- Tineka Becker, Ty Harman and Lisa Zambetti
*Auditing Howard Fine's wonderfully...expensive class and praying manna from heaven would rain down and I would be able to sell if for enough money to pay for the class...it didn't.
*Singing in a few lounges
*Tonight I did my first agent showcase with Aqua Talent--it went well, but I'm not expecting a call.
Goals:
*New head shots by April
*Signed up for an acting class to stretch my muscles by April
Fun anecdote:
Today I got a call from Mantis and Moon productions in Ohio. The man asked if I remembered auditioning for them (December 2011) and I said I did and then he asked if I would be interested in being a jury member on March 17th in a film they are shooting. I was pleasantly surprised they called. I did not get cast in what I originally auditioned for, but the lesson here is to win the office and they will call you for a future project...even if you are 2,000 miles away.
Also, it is hard for me not to mention the Oscars since they were only a few short days ago. Now I have to wait a whole year for the next Academy Awards! I only live a mile and a half from the Nokia theatre and I got tickets to be on the red carpet this year! Walking onto the red carpet was surreal, but the incessant screaming at actors that proceeded approximately an hour later doused all the magic. Hopefully someday I'll actually be there, on the red carpet, not in the stands being instructed to yell at the stars. I also thought Seth MacFarlane was entertaining and put on a good show. Surprised but proud about Jennifer Lawrence. Disappointed that Joaquin Phoenix was snubbed for his stunning performance. Go Christoph and Go Anne! Anne Hathaway deserved to win even though I will never believe for a second that she was surprised she won. Surpised about Ang Lee winning director, and so happy for Argo with Best Picture even though I was rooting for Beasts of the Southern Wild. I could keep going, but at this point my Oscar ramble is late, outdated, so four days ago's news and what will keep my acting fire fueled for the next 360 days.
Tootles
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)