If you aren't familiar with the term, it is the essence of acting. Taking yourself out of the equasion and pretending to be someone else.
If you aren't familiar, there are a series of games, called Role-Playing Games, that help you do this. They are systemic, and very orderly, but the opportunities to practice your craft are endless. Plus, its fun!
So pick up a copy of Dungeons and Dragons today!
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Monday, February 1, 2010
The Value of a Body of Work
Okay, so I was reading an actress' blog. I wont tell you which one, mostly because I forget her name. But she is on the office, if that matters.
But her best advice, is that your first priority, in year one of your acting career, shouldn't be to seek out an agent, or to be searching for the great gigs or even paying gigs. Your first job should be to build a body of work. She says that her total income in her first year of acting was about $100.
So keep that in mind. Sometimes its more important to expand your craft, than it is to jump right into a role and try to get paid.
But her best advice, is that your first priority, in year one of your acting career, shouldn't be to seek out an agent, or to be searching for the great gigs or even paying gigs. Your first job should be to build a body of work. She says that her total income in her first year of acting was about $100.
So keep that in mind. Sometimes its more important to expand your craft, than it is to jump right into a role and try to get paid.
Sunday, January 31, 2010
New Charity
So my friends and I are looking to start a new charity. I've already begun to contact some lawyers and look up the rules and groundwork for creating a 501c(3) Nonprofit Corporation. My goal is, as soon as possible, to have the entity created, so that we can begin work.
So what is the goal of the charity itself? To preserve/protect the cultural landmark that is the Rufus M. Rose House, to provide some Job Opportunities in Atlanta, and after several 'cultural' landmarks have been met, proceeds from operations will be donated to Atlanta-area Homeless Shelters and Food Banks.
What are some of our Cultural Landmarks?
-To recoup the $240 cost of the production of the first Rufus Rose Short Film. This will give us resource and capability to begin planning to remake the film. You can see the film here.
-To setup a website to increase cultural awareness of the Rose House, and support my own blog about Atlanta Ghosthunting.
-To eventually buy/lease the Rufus M. Rose house, restore it, and commercialize it. This will include turning it into a small gift-shop with maybe kitchen/bar, a living museum (like it was in the 1950s) where people can stay in rooms remodelled to look like they were at the turn of the century. Add on to this a walking tour of Peachtree Street concentrating on the fun and paranormal sites in the city; and it should do well to produce jobs as well as profit, which as I explained earlier, will be donated to charity.
How can you support us?
-Staff. We need volunteers in the Atlanta Area who are willing to help us. Specifically those who are proficient in how to set up a charity organization. But also, AV people and internet marketers. If you would like to contribute, Email Me.
-Donations. Unfortunately, as we do not have a 501c3 setup yet, we can't provide donation receipts. However, we are still accepting donations from the community, 100% of this will go into legal fees to form our 501c(3) Corporation.
-Spread the word. Tell someone about this blog, or better yet, about the movie! As more info becomes available, I'll update it here! Thanks so much!!!
So what is the goal of the charity itself? To preserve/protect the cultural landmark that is the Rufus M. Rose House, to provide some Job Opportunities in Atlanta, and after several 'cultural' landmarks have been met, proceeds from operations will be donated to Atlanta-area Homeless Shelters and Food Banks.
What are some of our Cultural Landmarks?
-To recoup the $240 cost of the production of the first Rufus Rose Short Film. This will give us resource and capability to begin planning to remake the film. You can see the film here.
-To setup a website to increase cultural awareness of the Rose House, and support my own blog about Atlanta Ghosthunting.
-To eventually buy/lease the Rufus M. Rose house, restore it, and commercialize it. This will include turning it into a small gift-shop with maybe kitchen/bar, a living museum (like it was in the 1950s) where people can stay in rooms remodelled to look like they were at the turn of the century. Add on to this a walking tour of Peachtree Street concentrating on the fun and paranormal sites in the city; and it should do well to produce jobs as well as profit, which as I explained earlier, will be donated to charity.
How can you support us?
-Staff. We need volunteers in the Atlanta Area who are willing to help us. Specifically those who are proficient in how to set up a charity organization. But also, AV people and internet marketers. If you would like to contribute, Email Me.
-Donations. Unfortunately, as we do not have a 501c3 setup yet, we can't provide donation receipts. However, we are still accepting donations from the community, 100% of this will go into legal fees to form our 501c(3) Corporation.
-Spread the word. Tell someone about this blog, or better yet, about the movie! As more info becomes available, I'll update it here! Thanks so much!!!
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Inspiration & Contest
Today I have both a usual quote for inspiration for you guys, and a contest. The contest will be closed on Friday February 5th, 2009. The winner shall be determined over the weekend and will know by the end of the week.
'Reclining on the moss, replete and exquisitely sleepy, he argued, "Put your head on my shoulder." ' -Cass Timberlane by Sinclair Lewis
Take a few minutes and reflect on this. There are no meanings to this.
But what I want you to do, as an actor, is imagine how to best say this line while remaining 'replete and exquisitely sleepy'. Reflect on this.
Then I want you to make your vest video interpretation of this line, and send it to my email. It doesn't have to be professional (lord knows my projects aren't):
emperor@crimsonstarentertainment.com
I will select the person with the best response to this line, in my own opinion, and they shall be offered a free 1957 copy of the book. Subject of email should read: Sleepy Contest
As always though, take a look at my film.
Videos, when sent to me, shall become my property, and could possibly be used on this website.
'Reclining on the moss, replete and exquisitely sleepy, he argued, "Put your head on my shoulder." ' -Cass Timberlane by Sinclair Lewis
Take a few minutes and reflect on this. There are no meanings to this.
But what I want you to do, as an actor, is imagine how to best say this line while remaining 'replete and exquisitely sleepy'. Reflect on this.
Then I want you to make your vest video interpretation of this line, and send it to my email. It doesn't have to be professional (lord knows my projects aren't):
emperor@crimsonstarentertainment.com
I will select the person with the best response to this line, in my own opinion, and they shall be offered a free 1957 copy of the book. Subject of email should read: Sleepy Contest
As always though, take a look at my film.
Videos, when sent to me, shall become my property, and could possibly be used on this website.
Friday, January 29, 2010
"Had there been in White Fang's nature any possibility, no matter how remote, of his ever comign to fraternize with hiw own kind, such possibility was irretrievably destroyed when he was made leader of the sled-team." -White Fange, Part IV, Chapter I
What does it mean to be leader of the pack? Often times, you will be alienated by your success, whether you like it or not.
Is it worth it, to win? To get those roles?
As always, try taking a look at my movie.
What does it mean to be leader of the pack? Often times, you will be alienated by your success, whether you like it or not.
Is it worth it, to win? To get those roles?
As always, try taking a look at my movie.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Modelling Question
I've got an interesting question for you guys out there in Internet Lala-land.
Keep in mind, that althought Im young, (on the older crust of Generation Y) Im definately tech saavy.
Well, recently, I've been approached by my mother, and we've discussed representing one of my younger cousins as a model. I've been representing artists and entertainers for about a year now, and it would still be several years before this became a possibility.
However, my time in the Military, provided with other factors, have made me a little resistant. Im unsure if I want to represent a member of my family as a model. Im unsure of what thoughts I have about modelling.
What are your opinions? Would you want your sister or niece to be a model? Do you think, like some cultures (ie Arab, some Asian), that this is similiar to prostitution in many ways? I see it as a two-fold path, many models go on to be successful businesspeople who use their mind more than their bodies after the fact (Kathy Ireland). However, there are still the stories of exploited girls, and the eventual stereotype that some models become self-obsessed cocaine-using exploitative narcissists.
Again, Im unsure what to do.
Keep in mind, that althought Im young, (on the older crust of Generation Y) Im definately tech saavy.
Well, recently, I've been approached by my mother, and we've discussed representing one of my younger cousins as a model. I've been representing artists and entertainers for about a year now, and it would still be several years before this became a possibility.
However, my time in the Military, provided with other factors, have made me a little resistant. Im unsure if I want to represent a member of my family as a model. Im unsure of what thoughts I have about modelling.
What are your opinions? Would you want your sister or niece to be a model? Do you think, like some cultures (ie Arab, some Asian), that this is similiar to prostitution in many ways? I see it as a two-fold path, many models go on to be successful businesspeople who use their mind more than their bodies after the fact (Kathy Ireland). However, there are still the stories of exploited girls, and the eventual stereotype that some models become self-obsessed cocaine-using exploitative narcissists.
Again, Im unsure what to do.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
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