Actors Anonymous

I am still on cloud nine after filming my first web series “Actors Anonymous.” We completed 28 pages in two days! The cast and crew are so talented. I truly enjoyed working with them. More to come...

                                          Cast/Crew Photo for Day 1

Day 2

Waiting to film my scene

                                                                I loved my makeup!

Moving on to bigger and better things

I just finished my Acting II class,  and I got an A! Ending the class is bittersweet since this is my last class at N.C. A & T State University. I will miss my classmates and Professor Day. They are all so talented and pushed me to step it up to become a better actress. Since I was working at the university, my classes were free. But since my job is ending this summer, I cannot afford to stay in the program.

 The film industry in North Carolina has dried up for the most part. I am looking forward to moving out west for better opportunities. My future move to Houston is a little scary but exciting at the same time. Houston's film industry is booming, and New Orleans is a short drive too! I'm looking forward to networking with news actors, directors, writers, and producers in another state and city. Houston isn't Los Angeles, but there seems to be many plays, commercials, TV shows, and movies being made. I can't wait to see where I'll be a year from now.

I have had a very busy month

I did three auditions, which is good for being in the Southeast. I heard back from one of the auditions and was cast. It's too early to tell from the other two. I also had my first real rehearsal for "Hurt People Hurt People" this past weekend. It went well, and I received some good, encouraging feedback from the director. I did a fun photo shoot with a local photographer. I've been trying to get back into modeling. After having a bad experience on my last shoot, I was glad that this one was nice, gave directions, and excited to shoot. Lastly, I was an extra on the show "It's Supernatural." I am trying to cut down on background work and focus more on lead and principal roles. However, from time to time I will be an extra if the pay is nice.

Now I’m depressed

When I get the call or email that I have booked an acting gig, I am ecstatic. I will have one more credit to add to my resume, network with some cool actors and crew members, and have a lot of fun doing something I adore. On the big day, I’m nervous but still really excited. After hearing “That’s a wrap,” I’m drained. However, a few days later I experience somewhat of a depression. The thrill is gone.

I’m not sure if it is because I’m coming down from an emotional high or what, but sometimes I get really melancholy and want to be on a set – any set. Panic sets in and I start wondering if it will take a while to get something else. I start submitting my headshot and resume for jobs more. I may even submit for jobs that I had passed over previously.

I used to think something was wrong with me, but other actors experience this too. My patience wears thin and when I don’t book anything as quickly as I’d like, I start questioning why I’m even pursuing acting. It’s silly, I know, but I can really work myself into a tizzy.

If I haven’t booked anything after a few weeks, I am at peace and start thinking rationally again. I’m proud of myself. My resume isn’t loaded with tons of jobs, but I’m astounded every time I peek at my resume. I become thankful for what I have accomplished so far. And my passion for acting is renewed.  Never give up on your dreams.