Audition Today - Yes or No?

Friday, 7/31: So I have an audition in Hollywood today but I'm still soul-searching whether to go or not. Why? Because when they told me that I'd have to pay for my reel, I got a little suspicious. Anyway, still working through it and I have my monologue down (without over thinking it) so I'm good to go should I decide to.

Stand by for the final verdict...

Sunday, 8/02: Final verdict is NO. I realized what the situation was and decided not to put myself in it. It didn't feel right...period.

Just got the call...

...I got the part! It's small, but it's MINE!!! Woo-Hoo!!!

This is great to add to my resume and HOPEFULLY will make me SAG eligible...cross 'em! I'm this close!

Anyway, just wanted to share the great news. They start shooting 7/30 - 8/09 and my shoot date is in there somewhere. :) My booking agent will give the details later.

Thrilled to pieces, Maggie

July 25th - Audition Day

Well it's audition day and I feel pretty good. I've tried not to over think it too much...that's ALWAYS a killer!

When I got to the audition, there were several others there waiting to audition as well. It wasn't an open call but I knew several people would be sent. The audition was a one-on-one (for some reason I thought it would be a group audition considering what they were looking for). That was fine though. I went in and met the Director, handed him my headshot and resume and he went straight into direction of what he was looking for. I slated and then went into character. My total audition consisted of a 5-minute scene with a lot of action and emotion. The fact that it wasn't a tripod camera audition helped because then I had a lot more mobility with my character...love that! Camera was able to follow and keep up. One-take and I'm pretty confident so cross 'em!

Director: "You nailed it."
Maggie: "Thank you."
Maggie outside: "WOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!"

It was definately a FULL DAY today! A breakfast event for my son and then off to my audition, a fab sushi dinner and a great walk with my pug, Gracie.

I'll let you know the final verdict as soon as I hear. I can't speak much of what the audition was for yet, but I'll keep you posted!

xoxo, Maggie

Fri, July 24th - Got an Audition!

Tina Real, my booking agent, called me today, Friday 7/24 with an audition for tomorrow, Saturday 7/25 at 2:00 pm and the Director will be there...no pressure or anything! :)

This is awesome...there hasn't been a lot going on here in San Diego (economy) so it's great that Tina thought of me for this and I'm grateful. There aren't going to be sides (scripts) provided, the instruction is to just 'wing it'. Well, to be real honest 'wing it' is my specialty. I have lots of improvisation experience and although I'm fine with sides available and even sides with improv, total improv is my fave! It really allows me to fall into character and play off of the other actor(s). I love it!!!

So wish me luck and I'll let you know how it went. :)

xoxo, Maggie

I would PAY for this...it's THAT good!

Okay I'll say it - I was a bit intimidated, but now I'm exhilerated! Here is a tweet that came over by someone that I follow on Twitter who is in the industry:

"Actors: If u didn't know.. now u know. Lots of well respected people on Twitter giving lots of free advice. We do care and are rooting 4 U!"

The advice that is sent out FOR FREE by these very well-connected, well-respected people in the industry is invaluable and greatly appreciated!

BIG kisses and hugs to them all! :)
Maggie

My Voice Over Gig

I'm really excited about my recent Voice Over gig I landed! The more of these that come through the better...helps to build my resume. I am still in process of uploading VO demos and I think it might be a wise decision to record in a studio for sound quality. I'm not set up very well with equipment yet so I have some feelers out.

Anyway - just thought I'd share my recent news!!! Woo-Hoo!

A great tweet came over by someone that I follow on Twitter who is in the industry. I won't tell you who he is but here is his tweet: "I will study and get ready and someday my chance will come." -Abraham Lincoln

I believe that to my core.

xoxo, Maggie

Coming to Hollywood

I was contacted by a casting director via my Actors Access website regarding a show called "Coming to Hollywood" - it's about, ironically, following a few people as they pursue their careers. (Didn't I just recently send this idea to Ryan Seacrest??? Hmmm...)

Anyway, I responded and will keep you posted.

Also, I was contacted via my Voice123 website and was told that I had what it takes to make a great living in the Voice Over business...that's AWESOME! I would love doing VO work on a regular basis. I'm actually in the process of uploading more VO demos onto my website that will include Commercial, Characters, Jingles/Singing so wish me luck!

Quote of the day: "I believe LUCK is a cute outfit for ALL THAT I DESERVE. I'm one of the luckiest gals I know!" - Maggie Kouri

xoxo, Maggie

Futurama...

I submitted my Voice Over Demos for Futurama today. I say Demos because I submitted for both the regular 'Leela' and the recurring 'Mom'...both would be really fun to do! (especially Mom who's a kick in the pants!)

This was a good submission because the casting agent I submitted to ALSO casts for King of the Hill so it's good to get myself in front of him anyway...right? :)

Well, it's a long shot, but I'm hopeful! Stay tuned...

xoxo, Maggie

"Be the Ball..." - Day 2

This is "Be the ball..." - Day 2.

The agencies that I am submitting to were personally referred to me by actor friends of mine as well as my booking agent so it's really important that I sign with one of them, as I don't just want any bloke to represent me! (I said 'bloke'...why?) Anyway, I picked up the phone today and started calling agents.

I was able to submit via email to a few which is great because it allows me to send in a few more pictures (different looks) as well as personally connect...personally...this is the big one. I really don't want to get lost in the shuffle (I may get lost anyway, but a girl can try).

So just checking in and letting you know that I'm working on it! Oh, by the way, Lisa Rinna never got back to me...doesn't surprise me though. I was probably one of hundreds of questions she received, but you can't blame a girl for trying! :)

Wish me luck and thank you for your continued support! It's good to know you're there handing me a cup of water as I keep running!

xoxo, Maggie

Six Degrees of Separation...really?!

See, I love Twitter because I follow people around and they don't even know I'm their shadow! I learn A LOT!!! lol

One of the fabulous gals I follow is Lisa Rinna. She sent a tweet out today: "now that I'm sitting here in the car do you have any questions for me you'd like to ask?" So I figured, what the hell...I think I will. So I went ahead and sent: "Yes - looking for an agent in LA. I've got the foot, can you suggest a door? xo, Maggie"

So what do you think, peeps? Do you think she'll reply? Let's remember the Kevin Bacon theory, shall we? SIX DEGREES people!!! The only difference is Twitter kind of makes it only ONE DEGREE! lol

Anyway, I'll let you if she answers me or not. I can promise you this...if I DO take Hollywood by the balls and you want a leg up...I'm there for you! Pinky swear.

xoxo, Maggie

"Be the ball!"

So I decided to take a Twitter pal's advice: "Be the ball like in Caddyshack!" This, after I was wondering if I should pound pavement and drop my headshots off personally to agencies. So off I went starting at Elegance Agency (my previous agent). It would be nice to be repped by Pam Pahnke again because she is WELL connected and has been in the business forever. Well, unfortunately she wasn't there so I dropped my goods with the receptionist who was rather nice. I don't know, in this economy a lot of agencies aren't signing new talent, rather they're dropping talent since it's slow out there (yes, even this industry is affected by the shitty economy!). Not a lot of gigs are coming through San Diego right now although I'm ready and willing to go up to LA for gigs. I JUST NEED TO GET SIGNED ALREADY!!! I'm getting hits on my actor's websites, but I can't work without representation...a real Catch 22. :(

Now, I realize it take 4-6 weeks for response and it's only been a couple weeks, BUT STILL!!! I'll be hitting a few other agencies throughout the rest of the week so cross 'em!

Note from the Universe:

Maggie, when it comes to pursuing the life of your dreams, you can look at it like this. Best case scenario: the sun, the moon, and the stars. Worst case scenario: the sun, the moon, and the stars. Tallyho, The Universe

Please let it be the best case scenario. xoxo, Maggie

Oh Universe...how I love Thee

I take comfort in the old adage: "It's just human nature." Why? Because periodically I find myself losing hope, confidence, trust in what I am pursuing...although I do try to shake it off quickly, sometimes it's tough. But then I'm given an important reminder that it doesn't have to be MY human nature to think like this and I have a right to my own happiness doing what I want to do with my life. Oh Universe...how I love Thee.

But Maggie, what if you did have the power, the reach, and the glory? What if you were given dominion over all things? And what if eternity lay before you, brimming with love, friends, and laughter? Yet still, one day, in all your radiance, bubbling over with giddy excitement, you tripped, fell, and got hurt - really hurt. Would you give up on all of your dreams? Would you hate yourself? Would you forget life's magic and promise? Or would you shrug it off, look ahead, and exclaim that it's "just a flesh wound"?
Touché, The Universe

xoxo, Maggie

Mixed Emotions Today...

Well I am watching the Michael Jackson Memorial - I wasn't lucky enough to win tickets to honor him in person, but that's okay. I am remembering so many memories that his songs bring to me! It's really great...RIP Michael! :)

I am kind of excited today too though...I got a GREAT email from Actors Access (I'm on both Actors Access and Actors Pages) regarding a skin care ad. Apparently they like my look (and my skin - which, if I don't say so myself, is fab!) and so I'm hoping to get this commercial...cross 'em! :)

I'll keep you posted! I'm sending out more submissions to talent agents today. I sent an email to my long time friend, Jeanna Bonello, who works in the modeling industry in LA regarding agents she would suggest so we'll see what comes of it.

Okay - check back soon for updates!

xoxo, Maggie

Happy INDEPENDENCE Day!

I wish everyone a happy and safe Fourth of July...and so does Gracie! :)

Thank you to our Armed Forces for ALL that you do for our country. GOD BLESS THE USA!!!

xoxo, Maggie