The Tony Awards
I was pleased with every bit of the Tony Awards, and it was a beautiful experience. Neil Patrick Harris was amazing as a host, and I loved every moment, beat, and nuance. He is so gifted, talented, and just a great personality. Really a well, put together show.... That opening number was so freaking Amazeballs!!! It was the best opening number on any award show that I have seen in my lifetime. Really a brilliant evening, and--yes--I put my ego aside and enjoyed watching all my friends perform on the telecast. The highlights of the Tony Awards for me was "Pippin" I am dying to see it! Those kids dancing hard/performing there heart out, in the musical "Matilda" WOW! Watching a friend, who went to my high school, grew up in my hometown, and whom I had the pleasure of gracing the stage with... Mr. Billy Porter winning his tony award for best actor, he did my hometown proud, and I am proud to say I know and love him! Lastly the legend Cicely Tyson finally winning her a tony award! YES! Inspired
General Hospital
I have been lucky to form a relationship with casting at "General Hospital", and I have been appearing on the show a ton. However, I truly think I screwed myself, with being new to town, and being desperate to be on t.v. (and making a coin) I feel my chances to actually be considered for a contract role are down the toilet. I keep appearing as a nurse in the hospital, sometimes featured, sometimes more then featured- two weeks as a principal- sometimes just walking back and forth. This blessing is my own curse, but I have to move forward. There are other soaps in LA to try and tackle. The experience there on G.H. is making me even more ready. I am clear to myself that I can handle a contract role, and know that I would be a great asset to a soap now. Now lets break down some doors! HUSTLE! Praise GOD for the opportunity and the learning experience... Coming To Terms
Networking
L.A. has taught me so much about networking, and I am actually building a pretty powerful and great Rolodex. I am learning the art of networking, and working so hard to meet as many people as possible. Passing out business cards, and trying my darndest to get noticed in this town. This part of L.A. is going well, and I have some great leads..... When asking a friend for help recently, I was nervous, but he said it best at the end of his email back to me. "A Closed Mouth Never Gets Fed"! I will take that with me, and thank you my dear friend, you know who you are, for helping a brotha out. Hopefully this contact will lead to something big, but I appreciate him putting in a word on my behalf! This touched my heart, and I am learning that it never hurts to ask.... Learning and Growing
Representation
I know so many people will judge me on this one, but I left my agency yet again in Los Angeles. I am sorry but I don't think my agent had enough to get me in the door. I am hustling my butt off, and everything I got was through my work effort. I also just didn't have a good feeling after awhile about my agency. I just moved to Los Angeles, and I already have went through two representations. Usually I would never leave anyone unless I had someone else. BUT I AM ALRIGHT WITH BEING ALONE FOR RIGHT NOW, OK-- HONESTLY I AM NOT, THAT IS WHY I AM TYPING THIS--BUT I HAVE TO TELL MYSELF THAT! I am stepping out on faith, and praying to GOD for the right fit. It is so "hard out here for a pimp"-LOL- an Agency is like being in a relationship. TRUST, GIVE, TAKE, UPS, DOWNS, ETC. I need to feel like we are on the same page, and honestly I wasn't with both my representation. If you believe in prayer, please pray for me. Pray that I find someone that loves what I do, and supports me. Pray that I find representation that can move me forward in the right direction. The search is back on blog world, PRAYERS PLEASE!!!!!!!
Trusting In God
My Big Surprise
I am yet again venturing behind the scenes on a project, and I think I am ready to announce it! I am so excited about this project, and I can't wait to start auditions at the end of July. This will be something new for me, but L.A. has been leading me more and more behind the scenes theatrical. I am listening to the universe, as the wind blows me in this direction. Oh you wanna know what the project is huh?
Well..... I will be the Assistant Director and Assistant Choreographer on "Smokey Joe's Cafe" at the prestigious Pasadena Playhouse! WOW! I said it out loud. This is a blessing and wouldn't be possible, but by the grace of GOD. I will be assisting the multi-talented director, singer, dancer, actor Jeffrey Polk. He is angel from the heavens who has been a great support to me and my move to Los Angeles. Jeffrey and I are going to put up a great show, I believe, and I think the work will be honest and powerful. If you are in LA you have to come check out the show!! If you are one of my talented friends in Los Angeles, I better see you at the auditions at the end of July. I am geeked for this project to start, and I can't believe that I got this gig, and my first time as a A.D. is at such a big, amazing, theater. HOLLA! LOL GOD IS GOOD.... Excitement and Change Is Good
Showing posts with label General Hospital. Show all posts
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Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Monday, March 18, 2013
The Nurses Ball 2013
As many of you all know and if you follow my blog, you know I have been working on General Hospital. This year they have reinstated the nurses ball, as it is GH's 50th Anniversary. When I tell you to be careful what you pray for--and get specific with prayers-- cause they will come to light! I am strong believer in GOD and prayers. Well, I have been praying, and I prayed to GOD, being as direct as possible to get a principal contract on a soap opera. As I was sick of doing under 5s, (under 5, when you only say under 5 lines smallest role you can get) and I really feel this genre suits me, as a transition to t.v./film coming from my theater background. GOD gave me what I wanted.... YAY! He gave me a principal contract for two weeks on a soap. (Here is the catch) This principal contract was me singing and dancing. Whomp Whomp! I asked and I received, even though it didn't come in the package I wanted.... As I attempt to get away from singing and dancing, so I can be taking seriously as an actor, look where I end up... On television but back on the stage sort of... I am so grateful for the opportunity, and the fact that things are moving so fast for me here in LA, is a blessing...
With all of that said, my General Hospital experience was amazing. Going to work, being creative, being on set everyday, was a taste of a lifestyle that I want for my life. It was a big dream come true for me. Please watch the Nurses Ball the first week in April, and watch me and the soap stars perform! This years ball has so many fun surprises, and you guys are going to love it. It spans from three nights in April, but I am not sure of the dates. And two of the nights you will see my big high yellow face and dimples looking at you through your TV screen. It is some really good stuff, and I can't wait for the world to see it.
The cast of General Hospital was so welcoming and our director Larry was just spectacular to us. Everyone on set including the crew, and Emmy Winning executive producer Frank Valentini was on it... Frank is a strong presences as a producer, but he knows what he is doing. He is all about the work, but one of the sweetest people in the world. He and his team has put together something I think would be remembered forever, in General Hospital history. I have never worked with better people in my life. I have made so many new friends on that set, and it was a privilege and a blessing to be apart of General Hospital! Actors gave me there phone numbers, email address, it was like a family, they all wanted to keep in touch. That cast over there at the GH is something very special, and I thought people should know that.... I give thanks to casting director Gwen Hiller for always thinking of me, and keeping me employed in Los Angeles. I also a big shout out to Rick Pessagno the choreographer without him none of this would be possible.
When it all ended, of course my cry baby butt, teared up. This time I know why I cried.... I cried because this section of a dream came true abruptly has ended. I didn't want the magic and the feeling to ever end. I can't describe to you anymore how bad I want this thing... If passion can grow; mine has grown bigger and greater then ever expected. New prayer: GOD please give me a contract role for 4 years are more, as a speaking actor, as a principal, on a HIT T.V. Show. LOL is that specific enough!!!! At the end of the day, I am blessed and so very happy...
With all of that said, my General Hospital experience was amazing. Going to work, being creative, being on set everyday, was a taste of a lifestyle that I want for my life. It was a big dream come true for me. Please watch the Nurses Ball the first week in April, and watch me and the soap stars perform! This years ball has so many fun surprises, and you guys are going to love it. It spans from three nights in April, but I am not sure of the dates. And two of the nights you will see my big high yellow face and dimples looking at you through your TV screen. It is some really good stuff, and I can't wait for the world to see it.
The cast of General Hospital was so welcoming and our director Larry was just spectacular to us. Everyone on set including the crew, and Emmy Winning executive producer Frank Valentini was on it... Frank is a strong presences as a producer, but he knows what he is doing. He is all about the work, but one of the sweetest people in the world. He and his team has put together something I think would be remembered forever, in General Hospital history. I have never worked with better people in my life. I have made so many new friends on that set, and it was a privilege and a blessing to be apart of General Hospital! Actors gave me there phone numbers, email address, it was like a family, they all wanted to keep in touch. That cast over there at the GH is something very special, and I thought people should know that.... I give thanks to casting director Gwen Hiller for always thinking of me, and keeping me employed in Los Angeles. I also a big shout out to Rick Pessagno the choreographer without him none of this would be possible.
When it all ended, of course my cry baby butt, teared up. This time I know why I cried.... I cried because this section of a dream came true abruptly has ended. I didn't want the magic and the feeling to ever end. I can't describe to you anymore how bad I want this thing... If passion can grow; mine has grown bigger and greater then ever expected. New prayer: GOD please give me a contract role for 4 years are more, as a speaking actor, as a principal, on a HIT T.V. Show. LOL is that specific enough!!!! At the end of the day, I am blessed and so very happy...
Sunday, March 10, 2013
FEAR
The good news this week is that I am working on the soap General Hospital again, and gearing up to film "The Nurses Ball"! If you are a GH fan you know that it has been ten years since they filmed the nurses ball. I have been in rehearsals all this week for it, and there are some great surprises to come on the show! Can't wait until you guys get to tune in, and see all the fun we are having over in soap opera land.
The interesting thing about today is (As I try to stay honest with my feelings) is that I feel this pressure, anxiety, and sadness. It glommed over me all this morning. Why do I feel this way, when I am working, doing what I love and making money? Why do I have anxiety about life? I try to read books on how to live in the moment. I even attempt to block the future out of my head all together.... Am I afraid that I won't work again? Am I scared that when the fun ends, that I will back to struggling artist? Do I get sick of NOT of having a steady gig? Do I know what is promised tomorrow? This life of an actor, the ups and downs can stress a brotha out in a major way. It goes to show you that the confidence that you have read in other blog posts can come and go so fast. I am a human, and I am not who everyone thinks I am. In the midst of all this goodness, I still feel sadness. Today is just one of those days where my emotions are heightened. Tomorrow I start Deepak Chopra and Oprahs 21 days of meditation. I think this couldn't have come at a better time in my life. I think I need it now, and I am excited to explore this fairly new territory for me. The beautiful thing is that I know this feeling is about to change, as it is Sunday. I am about to go to church, praise GOD, and get some junk out of my soul, that is weighing down my spirit. The bible says "GOD has not giving us a spirit of fear, he is giving unto us a spirit of power, a spirit of peace and a sound mind"! I will take this with me as I go through my day today. All is good-- my tax return came in--I am working on a soap (YAY) making a nice coin for the week! However, I wanted to post my true feelings, as I know this all stems from my enemy FEAR himself.
The interesting thing about today is (As I try to stay honest with my feelings) is that I feel this pressure, anxiety, and sadness. It glommed over me all this morning. Why do I feel this way, when I am working, doing what I love and making money? Why do I have anxiety about life? I try to read books on how to live in the moment. I even attempt to block the future out of my head all together.... Am I afraid that I won't work again? Am I scared that when the fun ends, that I will back to struggling artist? Do I get sick of NOT of having a steady gig? Do I know what is promised tomorrow? This life of an actor, the ups and downs can stress a brotha out in a major way. It goes to show you that the confidence that you have read in other blog posts can come and go so fast. I am a human, and I am not who everyone thinks I am. In the midst of all this goodness, I still feel sadness. Today is just one of those days where my emotions are heightened. Tomorrow I start Deepak Chopra and Oprahs 21 days of meditation. I think this couldn't have come at a better time in my life. I think I need it now, and I am excited to explore this fairly new territory for me. The beautiful thing is that I know this feeling is about to change, as it is Sunday. I am about to go to church, praise GOD, and get some junk out of my soul, that is weighing down my spirit. The bible says "GOD has not giving us a spirit of fear, he is giving unto us a spirit of power, a spirit of peace and a sound mind"! I will take this with me as I go through my day today. All is good-- my tax return came in--I am working on a soap (YAY) making a nice coin for the week! However, I wanted to post my true feelings, as I know this all stems from my enemy FEAR himself.
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