Day 193 - Props and Kiddle Karoo

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Got an idea! Quick! Make a prop list, finalize a script, scout some wardrobe and get to bed early. Tomorrow is going to be fun!

Had a monster house party with Kiddle Karoo tonight in Pasadena. Great fun! But so tiring! Wearing head to toe monster outfits and dancing for 45 minutes in LA heat is ridiculous. I got such a sunburn!

The skin is literally peeling off!! No its really Cantankerous Carmudgien the 3rd. Or as his mommie calls him "Mudgie!"

But the little kiddies enjoy it!

Until tomorrow!

Day 192 - The Assassins In My Head

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At this point Assassins is constantly playing in my head. Im going over my parts again and again, visualizing my blocking, understanding the reasons for my characters actions. I can't wait to perform. I hope I can fill the house with my friends and MY FRIENDS ONLY!! I kid, I kid. But seriously, the house is maybe 50 people and if I can get 20 there I'll be happy. But there are also industry professionals and others I would like there too so yes 50 people! First, I have to set my dates.

Until tomorrow!

Day 191 - Travers, Twitter and Assassassassassins.

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If you are an actor and havent check out Dallas Travers then do yourself a favor. She teaches actors how to empower themselves. Waiting by the phone wont do it nor did it ever. I've been trying to implement some of her techniques. More on that as it develops.

Also giving Twitter another try. Honestly, it seems like girly attention deficit disorder nonsense. I have a thought! I must share it! But Im hell bent on learning how to utilize it more successfully to promote myself and to stay in contact with fellow actors and industry professionals.

More Assassins rehearsals. In my head, I'm ready. I need some practical application. Watching isn't cutting it for me. Im getting anxious. I see what the leads are doing and its a great job but not the way I would do it. I have made other choices and thats fine. Same character but a different interpretation.  Something I can't wait to explore in the real world....within the play world.....nevermind....you know what I mean!

Until tomorrow!

Day 190 - Ani Avetyan and Couerage Theater Connection

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Met with Ani Avetyan, casting director for The Closer and its spins off Major Crimes, at Actorswest. She likes to look everyone in the face and say either "Nice to meet you" or "Good to see you again." Its great she makes these connections, these personal connections, because it seems so much of this business is "you don't fit, so I forget." You make these connections first so when you are in that room and the piece doesn't quite fit, they continue to bring you in until it does and you book.  Versatility is paramount!

Interesting point of interest, the previous show with the Couerage Theater Company was produced by Ani Avetyan. She knows the many of the Couerage staff and will hopefully be in attendance for Assassins.

And we did a stumble through of the show tonight. Im off book for both roles. Anybody want a night off? I'm good to go! Anybody!!?!  Bueller??! Bueller......?

And some much needed BS to help validate this blogging effort. Thanks bro!

Until tomorrow!

Day 189 - Hamlin Street Productions Launch, Double Rehearsal and Edit Edit

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We launched Hamlin Street Productions, our web series, yesterday and fine tuned a few videos today. We have 3 to start and will release a few each week.

Who's at the Door - Batman
Mime Death - Regrettable Hanging
Dialects with Idiom Goodspeak - French
Taxi Cam 1

Click! Enjoy! Like! Repost!

Ran through Assassins twice. Once as Balladeer and once at Guiteau. All blocking and numbers!

Since Batman is officially launched, I went to work on the blooper reel for it. Add a little soundtrack by Wesam Keesh and we're good to go!

Until tomorrow!

Day 188 - Assassins Another National Anthem

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Had rehearsal for Assassins yet again and tonight. The final Guiteau and Balladeer blocking pieces has been finished. Next week, I have to be off book. Granted, I have more time than the rest of the cast because I won't go on for some time. But better to be ready so I don't have to get ready.

Until tomorrow!

Day 187 - Dog Park Rehearsal and Ballad of Czolgosz

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Took my scripts to the dog park and went through as much as I could. Most of Assassins because that is the first script that needs to be off book. Charlie Brown is the week after.

At Assassins rehearsal we went over Ballad of Czolgosz and I stepped in for Jeremy as the Balladeer. I watch and record the blocking, I know the notes and the lyrics and as soon as I'm allowed to step in, practical theory does not apply. I begin thinking from moment to moment and pick up cues much slower. Practical application is needed to solidify theoretical practice. Hmmm.

Until tomorrow!