Well, perhaps things are picking up again. There has been a slight up-tick in auditions this week, though the normally bustling casting facility I went to the other day was desolate but for one non-union spot and the one I was in for.  Today, I auditioned with my daughter about an hour after I pulled her loose tooth. She's got such a fun sense of humor and play. I hope she never loses it, which is one of the reasons I've been hesitant to get her involved on a more regular basis.

I've been working with a private voiceover coach for quite a few months now. Jumping into this arena has always felt like something I should do, something that matches up with my skill set, but something I put off for way too long. I took a class last spring in which I was the only person with a background already in the entertainment business. It was just OK. It got me in the booth, reading copy, and hearing playback, but I didn't feel like I got actionable direction or critique.

As in every other arena of acting and entertainment, competition is fierce. There are many hopefuls and not as many jobs. I decided that if I'm going to do this, I want to do it right. I want to invest my time, energy and money into being really competitive, rather than spinning my wheels, rushing into a demo and being just another so-so semi-pro. I want my demo and auditions to pop. I also want to have the confidence that comes with training and technique when I do book a job.

All that lead me to go the private coaching route with a really solid guide. She's a pro with a track record of success. The best thing is that I can trust her feedback. It isn't all good. And when it's critical, it's constructive, on-point, and easily converted into better performance. I think we may be nearing the demo production and branding stage, and I'm excited about it. I feel that I'm absorbing the techniques and getting more and more comfortable letting it fly. 

In other news, a good friend of mine and I took an idea that had been bouncing around in my head and went out to shoot a really short bit.  It's all improvised, and it's raining in LA, which makes it cool.  Hope to crank out a few more soon.  Have a look and give us a thumbs up!

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