acting by the seat of my pants

My scene partner couldn't come to class this evening. I'm sorry to hear he's going to be dropping the class. There are so many talented people in this class. As always it turned out just fine. CK gave me a scene to memorize and do that evening. I'm lousy at memorizing text quickly, so it was definitely acting by the seat of my pants and it felt great. Nothing like jumping in with both feet.

Great day on set

It was a wonderful day. The scene before mine was of a costume party and everyone was still dressed up when I got to the set. It was very funny to see some of these costumes and meet some of the other folks in this film. Wonderful in that again, I got to be in a scene with Michael Emerson and Michael Conway. Then cast and crew met at the Draft House for social hour. I know I've said this before, but everyone is so nice that is a part of this film. I can see a strong bond within this group.
There was also some sadness to the day. Today was the last scene I had with Michael E. I hope I get the opportunity to act with someone of his talent again. ( Look for him in the next Zorro movie. )

good day on the set

Had a really good day on the set. Michael Conway who plays my husband is a wonderful actor and I'm always glad when we have a scene together. He is so much fun! In fact the whole cast and crew are fun. I love the hair/make up (Jentri and Katie)and wardrobe (Adrienne)group. Those girls are a blast. Hanging out with them during down time, reminds me of a slumber party.

Great acting coach

Michael Costello is a great acting coach. I took a class from him at Brightlites acting studio over 5 years ago. I was so impressed with him, that he was who I called last week when I needed help. Super super coach.(and a nice guy too).

Wow day

Grabbed Michael E. (from the film) and had lunch at Chuy's. Then we roamed around Laguna Gloria. It was wonderful hearing about what he's done. Not pretentious just very nice. Hope I didn't bore him to tears.

Then this evening, I started C.K McFarland's advanced film class at Allywood studios. It was great! Just what I have been needing. My partner in the scene was quite good and I feel lucky the quasi-improve scene worked out so well. Of course I want to do "serious" drama, but it's good to just lighten up sometimes and have a goofy scene.

need to workshop

Feel rusty in my acting. Need to workshop. I see an advanced acting film class is starting up soon.
Think I'll check it out.

happy 4th, now don't burn yourself!

Very lazy 4th.
Ended up watching Saving Private Ryan and cried and cried.

Later all the families on our end of the street, gather in the cul-de-sac for fireworks. I'm amazed nobody got hurt.

again, very hot day! over 100

hot filming

Very hot work today. No, not that kind of hot, I'm talking about the Texas heat. We were filming in a small house today and between the lights, turning the AC off to film and the outside heat, it was over a hundred degrees. I kid you not. One time I thought I was going to faint, saw spots and everything. I'm talking hot!
Let me put it this way, it was so hot inside that house, that the air outside felt like Spring. Really!

But It was great to work with this group. I am so inspired by working with Michael Emerson, and Michael Conway was always spot on. I don't know Rhett Wilkins very well, but he seems to be very talented and I think he also works in LA. Just a really solid group. Can't forget to mention the crew - Super!

Drove home wishing I did this everyday.

magic and my sister

When I was a child, my older sister created a magical world for me. She has this unbelievable talent to paint and draw and when I was little she would paint these huge murals on the sliding glass doors to our bedroom. There was Leo the lion painted in swirling reds, oranges and browns, Taurus the bull, larger than life, Halloween and pumpkins, even a winter wonderland.

When the itching from mosquito bites would keep me up, she’d take her stuffed magic purple dog and conjure up a magic cream that took the itching away. We would get dressed up in our mothers old performance dresses and pretend the day away. She would sit me down on the counter of the bathroom and put make up on me. I was a fantastic feline (probably a lion, since I loved lions), or sparkling fairy, or any number of mystical creatures. I learned to keep my eyes still at a very young age, so she could put the make up on just right.

And now, whenever I am in the make up chair for a photo shoot or a film, I close my eyes and hold them very still for the make up person. I close them and I’m transported back to being a child and my sister is there, her hands on my face, carefully transforming me into a magical creature.

Filming today!!

Awesome day!. 5:30am call time, filming and then let go late morning.
Great actors!!!! They are so giving and exceptional in their talent!
Crew is wonderful, helpful, NICE!
Everyone is so NICE and No attitude.

Came home on cloud nine, to wonderful hugs and cuddles from the family. Then I slept for three hours.

How did I get so lucky?