Friday, January 30, 2009

HEADSHOTS Every Actor Needs one... or two.

I am now at that point most actors go through, I am looking for a good headshot photographer. Considering I had an awkward headshot experience in high school and didn't really like the result I decided not to go thrrough the same experience. Ive been browsing around the internet (and those really cool audition waiting rooms where they have all that info sitting around by those tables) for a good photographer in NYC. Its almost a shame that I have a good amount of shots for a modeling portfolio but no good up to date headshots for my acting career. So I'm learning to pick and choose and find a photographer I can work well with. Wish me luck because headshots are a BIG DEAL!

Thursday, January 29, 2009

The Voice of an Actor: Chapter 1 is COMPLETE!

Hey Guys! I am through with chapter one of my Blog. My journal will have chapters and I completed vlog 10 the last in the first chapter. Below is the entire chapter embedded in one you should be able to pick and choose which videos you want to watch since I don't reccomend you watch the entire playlist play from start to finish. ...Enjoy

Saturday, January 24, 2009

Slaveship Cast Excerpt and Radio Interview

This Friday myself and the rest of the cast of "Slave Ship" were interviewed by NCPR an N.P.R. (National Public Radio) station. Check it out! You can download the stream from the site!

Thursday, January 22, 2009

Obama's Innauguration Speech: WWNY7 News

After watching Obama's speech during one of my breaks I had between classes. Channel 7, up here in Northern New York, asked people (including me) some questions about the experience. Click on the title of the blog to view the video.

Saturday, January 17, 2009

I Have a Dream and Midsummer...

As the date of the 19th approaches I get more and more anxious. I have to reproduce Martin Luther King's Speech to the best of my ability on Monday I hope all goes well wish me luck... The day after that performance is the first rehearsal for Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream where I play Theseus. I am nervous and excited,(boy do have a lot of lines LOL) this production is going to be a big deal on this campus considering the amount of buzz it has generated.

Friday, January 16, 2009

Before Beyonce, Britney, and Ciara There was...AALIYAH

I was on some video sites yesterday, just browsing around and I came across some of her videos. I then realized that I had forgotten how much of an influence she actually had in the music industry and how great she was. She always will be one of my favorite artists. she was in the mainstream from 1994 until her untimely death in 2001 and she will be missed. Here are two of her videos...

Thursday, January 15, 2009

Fashion Industry and Show Business...I am too far away

I'm Back up north, sitting in my dorm missing home already. I keep asking myself, "Why did I move so far from the city?" In high school I was so sure that I was going to get involved in the business of acting and modeling. Now, I am so close but so far away. I am seeking out agencies in both fields and I am finding that my access and chances are limited due to where I chose to get my education. I am 19 years old and I really feel as though. I could be signed by now but I am not because I am not home in NYC. I am missing out on so much. Instead of sitting an complaining I am going to make a decision... I will list the pros and cons of transferring to another school closer to or in NYC and see if they outweigh the outcomes of staying so far upstate I'm going to make a decision

Wednesday, January 7, 2009

"I Have a Dream"

I am faced with a serious challenge, at least in my eyes... I have to reproduce Martin Luther King's famous speech! Here is the Original Speech by the Dr. himself

"The Last Dragon"

Hey guys I just wanted to share one of my favorite movies with you guys! Okay, I am a little disappointed to hear that a remake is going to be made... The original is fine the way it is... But since I have no say on it I can safely say, "I really want to play Leroy!" (I can do it too) As cheesy and 80's as this movie is I still love it

Friday, January 2, 2009

Repost: Acting Tips

HAPPY NEW YEAR Everyone! I hope you all are following your resolutions! ...I broke mine already :( If you do not know already, I am progressively learning the craft. This is just a repost of a video where I share a little bit of what I learned as a student actor.