This is AWESOME! I just submitted for a very groovy project in which the concept is very near and dear to me... I can't talk about it just yet, but if you could just cross everything you have two of (even if it hurts) and chant, "Ohmmmmmmm, Maggie...you little Rock Star" over and over again that should do the trick! Yep - that should do it! :) 1-2-3...GO!
Today's Note from the Universe:
No matter how things appear, Maggie; no matter what you've overheard; and no matter how many people think otherwise... nothing can stop you, no one can hurt you, and you and I still have forever and ever.
Whoooohoooooooo!! The Universe
Ommmmmmmmmm, Universe...you little Rock Star!
xoxo, Maggie
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Saturday, September 26, 2009
To Train or Not To Train...
If there's one thing ANYONE in the biz recommends, it's TRAINING TRAINING TRAINING!!! Look this is a business where the 'on-going education' thing is HUGE! (as it is in several industries).
Hooked myself up with an actor's workshop and it's been great. The focus is on-camera auditioning (VERY different from Theatrical auditioning). Anyone who knows me, knows that I'm very animated and 'on purpose' but I'm being reminded that for on-camera auditions, I need to keep my character a little closer to me and project 'her' through smaller actions and through face -vs- projecting through exaggerated actions and face.
I've taken these several times before, but it's been a while so this is good...really good!
So for your actors out there... keep yourselves 'in the know' and TRAIN! You rock at your craft... it's good to learn new techniques to incorporate with your own.
Okay - peace out from this little corner of the world!
xoxo, Maggie
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Saved by a Tweet!
I had another audition...this one in San Diego. Frankly...it was not good. Listen...realizing your own reality is the ONLY way to succeed! If you know you rocked, be proud of it. If you know you sucked...do something about it!
I reached out to someone that I follow on Twitter and received INVALUABLE information and help. Here's the conversation:
Me: (over 2 tweets) When @ audition with cd (I accidently typed cA...slip of the finger) how much performance space is camera giving? Tight or wide? Can I stand up and get more animated? I always feel this need to work within a small space and it inhibits a LOT!
@stgactor: (over 4 tweets) I always prefer actors stand up.U keep your power that way. Ask the cd what your latitude is. R they forcing u to stay seated? Learn to work small but b effective. Have u taken an on camera cold reading class? Highly recommend Margie Haber. If 2 expensive I have another less expensive alternative.The difference between theatre & film/tv training is enormous. Working while still doesn't mean less power or emotion. It just means compacting yourself but still expressing from the heart.
Me: Thank you sir! Invaluable and appreciated info. You're the best! :) I'll be attending orientation with Margie Haber. My recent audition wasn't good, 2 B frank, b/c I felt so 'caged'. Thanks again!
@stgactor: good. tell her you're a referral. our peeps get a discount.
Me: Will do...thanks again. xo
So a SPECIAL shout out to Mr. Phil Brock of STG for offering his invaluable expertise...I am grateful for it!
xoxo, Maggie
I reached out to someone that I follow on Twitter and received INVALUABLE information and help. Here's the conversation:
Me: (over 2 tweets) When @ audition with cd (I accidently typed cA...slip of the finger) how much performance space is camera giving? Tight or wide? Can I stand up and get more animated? I always feel this need to work within a small space and it inhibits a LOT!
@stgactor: (over 4 tweets) I always prefer actors stand up.U keep your power that way. Ask the cd what your latitude is. R they forcing u to stay seated? Learn to work small but b effective. Have u taken an on camera cold reading class? Highly recommend Margie Haber. If 2 expensive I have another less expensive alternative.The difference between theatre & film/tv training is enormous. Working while still doesn't mean less power or emotion. It just means compacting yourself but still expressing from the heart.
Me: Thank you sir! Invaluable and appreciated info. You're the best! :) I'll be attending orientation with Margie Haber. My recent audition wasn't good, 2 B frank, b/c I felt so 'caged'. Thanks again!
@stgactor: good. tell her you're a referral. our peeps get a discount.
Me: Will do...thanks again. xo
So a SPECIAL shout out to Mr. Phil Brock of STG for offering his invaluable expertise...I am grateful for it!
xoxo, Maggie
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Yesterday's audition...
So I went up to LA for an audition for a feature film yesterday. My first thought was to audition as I usually do...not over-think the character, don't worry about the 'action' in the scene, just get in there and play it strong and face-to-face. With this particular character though...I did things a little differently.
The character is faith-based, nurturing, the glue holding together a crumbling marriage while standing behind her two kids. I felt it really necessary to play the scene to SHOW the nurturing side of her by putting her child to bed, by helping her oldest child through a dilemma while making lunch, by avoiding eye contact with the her husband (her way of keeping her strength without losing it completely) until the bickering hit a certain point in which she grabbed her 'Cross' necklace (I never wear ANY bling to an audition by the way) for strength and confronting her husband. Again, typically one should play face-to-face and strong...could be my demise, but she was necessary to 'show' as well.
I don't know how it played on camera...I know what I was trying to convey, I just really hope it came through. Took a risk...I like risks, even if they don't pan out. I put myself through the ringer when I'm safe (don't get me wrong...some days I DO play it safe) but I ALWAYS do the 'what if' when I do.
Anyway...it was a great experience.
So wish me luck! It shoots 9/21 - 10/03...I'll keep you posted. :)
xoxo, Maggie
The character is faith-based, nurturing, the glue holding together a crumbling marriage while standing behind her two kids. I felt it really necessary to play the scene to SHOW the nurturing side of her by putting her child to bed, by helping her oldest child through a dilemma while making lunch, by avoiding eye contact with the her husband (her way of keeping her strength without losing it completely) until the bickering hit a certain point in which she grabbed her 'Cross' necklace (I never wear ANY bling to an audition by the way) for strength and confronting her husband. Again, typically one should play face-to-face and strong...could be my demise, but she was necessary to 'show' as well.
I don't know how it played on camera...I know what I was trying to convey, I just really hope it came through. Took a risk...I like risks, even if they don't pan out. I put myself through the ringer when I'm safe (don't get me wrong...some days I DO play it safe) but I ALWAYS do the 'what if' when I do.
Anyway...it was a great experience.
So wish me luck! It shoots 9/21 - 10/03...I'll keep you posted. :)
xoxo, Maggie
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