I ma taking the foundation class of Killian's workshops for Commercial Auditioning for the Camera. I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE this class! I love how functional it is and how business oriented it is. And the other thing I learned about myself is that this is totally something I could do. There is a spot for everyone in commercials! I am very good at memorizing things quickly, so I think that gives me an advantage. Finally!!!!
I feel comeptent at something! Like it comes so natural. I've been doing improv for so long, I forgot how much I loved to take a script and make t my own.
He had us read this commercial and we did a first take. Then he gave us some major pointers, which on a selfish level I decided not to include in the blog... I mean, I know no one really reads it, but what if some other actor found it and discovered all my fun secrets that I paid good money for.... There's already too much competition, sorry guys... Anyway, we did a second take and it was like night and day.
My favorite part is that at the end of the class, they try to help us get a commercial agent if we don't already have one. That is like gold to me, I am hoping and praying it all works out, but you never know. Rule number one in this city is not to count your chickens before they hatch. I've been contacting agents for months though, it would help to get some kind of a referral. Sheesh, why don't I know more powerful people???
Killian is so funny to me, he is all about communication, listening and structure. I think it is because he can't stand incompetent dumb people. However, he comes off kind of intense. So we have Jared teaching the foundation class and thank God because Killian comes off a little scary at first. He is a good businessman though in that he knows himself and how he is perceived, so he has someone else handle the beginners. I respect that about people, really knowing themselves. anyway, he comes off very "L.A., all business" for lack of a better term. It is a great experience however. I need some business tips and it takes place in an actual working studio space. In fact, there was a callback that night happening in the room next door while our class was going on. Fun!
I went to San Diego to visit my family and friends. It's so strange because on the one hand, it's nice to be out of LA, to reflect on what is really going on in your life and how you feel about everything and what you are going to do next. But, on the other hand, I couldn't help but itch to get back to the city and the networking and my friends there. I think the city can have that effect sometimes. I'm not sure if you ever quite feel established and if you ever stop feeling guilty for leaving when you're missing so much. It's complicated when so much happens in such a short span of time and all the time. But, I think it's better to feel at home in two places than to be constantly going somewhere else because you dislike where you are, so I am grateful.
I'm also forcing myself to enjoy the moment more. This is the beginning, you won't be at the beginning forever, embrace the unknown because that is the key to this whole adventure anyway.
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