I miss you..

I know it has been a while. I have been through a lot since my last post. Most of my days were spent in the hospital visiting my grandfather who was very sick. He passed on the 3rd of july and on that day I lost an important figure in my life. He was a driving force in my academic and professional career. When things went downhill he would be there to help me back up.

This man was my father when I didn't have one present in my everyday life. I loved him so much. He was my best friend and he was always proud of me. My 20th birthday just passed on the 21st of July and I find that it bothers me to know that he wasn't here to celebrate with my family. I miss you Grandpa and I will continue to keep "Keep my nose to the grindstone" and succeed in all that I do because you always told me to. Sean Boyce Johnson

Your Body = Your Instrument

I used to honestly think the celebrities and teachers were very pretentious when they would say, "Your body is your instrument". I was wrong... it is the honest truth. Your body must look and feel great!!

The Film is wrapped!

I was cast in a student film about film students who are trying to make a movie but everything goes wrong! I play the Director of Photography who always refers to himself in third person which is a little weird to the rest of the crew. I'm going to be honest.... I had a blast making the film and I am happy to have had the opportunity but I can only hope that I did the script and the film justice.... I do not want to be the dude on the film who people see and say, "Who's that guy? He sucks!" There were moments and certain takes that I feel I could have done more with. It is so weird, because I'm sure this is the case with people from the theater is that when you get a reaction from the audience on stage it lets you know how you are doing but with film no one is there to to say anything except the people on set. So a lot of the time the performance is not always being reacted to... Overall it was a great experience and I cannot wait to see it! Here are some shots on the set in between takes!!!

Sacrifices Must Be Made

I'm sitting here thinking of the many people in show business that speak about sacrifice and I am saying to myself I haven't really sacrificed anything serious at this point. If this is the case, how do I expect to get a good job in this industry without making at least one sacrifice. Yes I think I sacrificed four years for my college education but thats it. That particular sacrifice isn't as hard hitting as some of the others I have heard of. I must admit that I am scared of what the serious sacrifices will be and when I'll have to make them. I have no choice but to leave it in God's hands and pray that I'll be ready when the time comes to make those decisions.

Shoot For the Stars...

and nothing less.

I just had yet another enlightening conversation with my mother about my future plans in life. I explained the several things that I attempt to do after college concerning the careers I am pursuing. Of the many careers my mother asked me about my acting career and where I see myself in TEN YEARS. I answered the question by saying that I didn't want to be a famous actor and I would be happy doing any kind of work. My mother stopped me mid sentence and said "No, If you don't shoot for the stars you'll get scraps!" She had me thinking about how distorted my goals where and that I should be shooting for the blockbusters and the academy awards, etc. If I don't get there then so what? At least I can say I aimed for the bullseye and missed as opposed to saying that I just aimed for the side and happened to get the bullseye. So the lesson learned: Life is like darts... People play with the intention of hitting the bullseye! It sounds like common sense but so many variables have distorted my sense on that particular subject and I won't let it happen again. Shoot for the stars! Sean Boyce Johnson

...Another Agency Visit

Update on what I am doing...Visiting Agencies!!!! FUN FUN FUN!

Laz Alonso Makes a good point here!

Advice to those who are interested in the business...

I'm Going on Tour in the Fall and Modeling in the Summer!!!!!!!!!

I got a part in "The Wrestling Season", I'm modeling in the summer and I am still looking for actor's headshots!!!!

Acting in the Biz...College or No College?

Hey I'm still trying to learn but heres the info I can provide at this moment in time. I'll try to answer the question of... If I want to be an actor should I go to college???

Community Theater, Trade Papers, Auditions?

I'm still learning but I tried to answer these... What are the trade papers? How to Find Auditions? Do I need a headshot and resume? Community theater..how do I get involved?

Just Have Fun!

In this journal entry I just played around and mixed up a bunch of monologues and characters I've worked on...

Yes I did it... I have a Twitter page now!

I said I wouldn't get one, but now I have it. Follow me on there if you have one as well. twitter.com/BoyceJohnson

It's that time...

That time that all actors face whether it is daily, weekly monthly yearly. I'm home for the break and I was supposed to work on a short project for a couple of days and it fell through due to scheduling and availability so I'm dealing with that preiod of time when we arent working or doing something creative This business is rediculous

Acting is So Damn Fun!

3/4/09 Midsummer Dress Rehearsal!

Here are some shots from our dress rehearsal!!!

I'm a Busy Dude

I'm a busy guy... Wish me luck! I am playing Theseus in "A Midsummer Night's Dream" which opens friday March 6th

In NYC for Post Production!

I had to make a quick trip back home to NYC to complete a voiceover for an indie film I worked on last summer. The film is titled "How Romantic" it's a comedy and I play Tommy the hopeless romantic. I'm glad I'm able to do the voiceover because if I wasn't, a different actor would have had to do it, I find that just a little awkward. Other than that I'm doin good trying to learn my lines for "Midsummer" I'm sure I will have this character down before opening night. Wish me the best!!!!

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!

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

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!

The Radio Broadcast