Life: Baby with the Bathwater

I haven't been posting much lately since the auditions have been sparse and I've been extremely busy with work and the little family. In an attempt to combat a nasty diaper rash, we've been giving the girl some soak time in a little tub. We have to get her wrapped up quickly afterward to keep her from getting cold.


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Audition: House M.D. @ Amy Lippens Casting

My first time into this office came, I think, as a result of casting workshops I did with the associates last year. The role is short and sweet, and so was the read. I discovered that I may have a bit of a bad habit of not instinctively looking at my reader. I made plenty of eye contact before and after, just not on my line. It's probably the result of all the commercial auditioning, which is played more to the camera. I don't think it should matter that much in this particular audition because it was so quick, but I have to remember to coach myself a little more just before going in next time. Auditions are perhaps like seeing one's brand new beau/belle off for an extended trip. For now, I must kiss her goodbye and go about my business. If she comes back to me, we'll have a grand time together.

I had to come back and add a couple more thoughts, because I'm reminded of an audition I had while living in Atlanta. I hounded my then agent (not Houghton) to submit for a movie that I found out was shooting in North Carolina. After a couple of weeks, my agent called with the audition. After rehearsal for a show I was doing, I drove the 6.5 hours up to Wilmington, N.C arriving at 3am. I booked a hotel room to catch some sleep before my 9am audition. At the casting office, I grabbed the sides for my role. I walked in, did it and was back on my way to Atlanta within about 3 minutes. The next week, I got a callback. Nice. This time I drove up and back in the same day. Yikes. In the casting office, I found out that I was called back for a different role. This one had 5 words. I was in and out within 60 seconds. Another 6.5 hours back to Atlanta. Later, I was told the production cast native Brits who were living in the Southeast. This is one of the reasons I moved to LA. I couldn't see doing that Wilmington trek again and again like that. The sides may have been short, but so was the drive.

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Carded

The day arrived. I sent off the paperwork (and the significant fees) to become an official member of SAG. My real name is apparently already taken by someone who, although he doesn't appear to be working, gets to keep his unique hold on our name. Not a huge deal. My professional name will just include an initial in the middle.

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Life: Baby Debut

Last Monday, after a sprint labor, nervous car ride and miracle moments, my wife gave birth to our first child, a baby girl. This experience has been truly mind-blowing. I was blessed to see my wife's superhuman strength and courage. We were further blessed by a perfect little bundle of life. It is hard for me not to stare at her all the time. My wife is more beautiful now than even before. We're nervously excited about parenting, its challenges and opportunities, happy to have such wonderful family and unrivaled friends, and looking forward to all the good times ahead.

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Audition: Verizon @ Ross Lacy Casting

Had an audition this morning for Ross Lacy...a nice Verizon series of 2-4 spots that would be sweet. I think the audition went great. The material was good and I felt comfortable with the comedy and awkward pauses. It was my first audition since...ta-da...my daughter was born last week.

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