Udates and things

Hi everyone!

I'm so sorry about not posting more recently. I've been doing a lot of non-acting activities lately so there really hasn't been much to update on. But here's what I've been doing:

-Got an amazing part time job. I'll be working at home on weekday nights and one day a week at the office (perfect for auditions). The office is literally on the beach and I LOVE my new job. It makes me smile everyday I work.

-I had a general meeting with casting for this new ABC show. The location was mind-boggling...that story deserves its own post (with pictures!)

-Fashion shows! I've recently gotten more into fashion (see my previous blogs on style) and a few days ago I went to a charity fashion show where I got to reconnect with old friends and meet some awesome new ones. Next up: I'm heading to a show during LA Fashion Week to see more designs from up-and-coming designers. I just got a super cute dress (thanks to my dear friend Stephanie who helped style me) and I'm excited to go there with some new friends!

-Acting classes: I've decided to start studying with this kind-of-pricey but brilliant acting teacher. I figure, if I'm going to do it, I'll do it right. It's worth the investment to me.

-Workshop and showcases: I did end up going to a CD workshop where I learned quite a bit, which I'm sure I'll share in a future posting. Since I bought a package deal when buying the workshop, I have one more workshop credit that I have to use up, so I'll be using it for an agent showcase. I don't expect much to come out of it, but I'm big on the "4th No" philosophy, so at the very minimum I'll introduce myself to some of the big players in Agent-land.


Also I came up with this rule of thumb to figure out who's what in Hollywood. Here it is:

-if the person is very pleasant but nervous, he's probably an actor.
-if the person is extremely perky or very arrogant, it's probably an intern
-if the person talks 1000 words per minute and rushes like crazy, it's probably a casting director
-if the person is over bearing and nit picky, it's probably a director
-if the person looks extremely bored at the world, it's probably a producer
-if the person seems like a slick know-it-all, it's probably an agent
-if the person seems to find the whole industry a joke, it's probably an acting teacher

And that, ladies and gentlemen, is the real world of pretend.