Auditions Lost

To those who post auditions, especially for them to be held at schools, please post the title of your project in the audition or more people will be confused.
Actors do have a right to accurate information. They shouldn't be left in the dark.
It has happened to me twice.
It's Your Bad, NOT Mine.
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Next In Line

Once I have funding, I shall be joining the Screen Actors Guild+getting my favorite health training called Community Acupuncture to take care of what ails me.

I will soon be finishing Episode One and starting Episode Two Filming of the Web-Based Series "Peripheral City."

Hoping to get another filming opportunity soon!

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The Letter From SAG

Currently, I am ready to join the Screen Actors Guild, thanks to being in Peripheral City, the web series where I am cast as a Principal Actor.

It should occur over the next few weeks. Finding the "Peripheral City" Series, appears to be a Blessing. Thanks Be To God!

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SAG Eligible At Last

Last night, a letter arrived at home. It was from the Screen Actors Guild. Last October, I got involved in a Web Series called "Peripheral City". As one with a speaking part, I am considered a regular cast member and a Principal Actor in the series. We also come under the provision of New Media(The Web and Cell Phones), so being a principal actor with a speaking part, made the members of the cast SAG-Eligible. I am one of those actors who is now SAG-Eligible.

I am ready for that challenge. Pray for us in the cast.

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A Liturgical & Oscar Commentary

Tonight is The Academy Awards, televised around the globe.

But at 1230 this afternoon, I went to Mass, which was of the Current Form though different from what I experienced last week.

The Opening Antiphon, though in English, was sung in Plainsong, thus Gregorian Chant, with the Kyrie sung in Greek, the Sanctus sung in Latin, the Agnus Dei sung in Latin and the Communion Antiphon was chanted in Latin. There was no Communion Hymn, as that time is one of prayer and reflection.

The Faithful are not mere sheeple but are rather discerning and look for Catholicity in a Roman Catholic Mass of the Current Rite.

Once the Proper Translations are done, the current Order of The Mass will be more stately in practice and tone.

It'll be sounding Very Catholic Once Again.

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(PS-To You Oscar Fans Who're Catholic, Anglican, Orthodox or Lutheran>Have you been at Mass Today?)

Another Call At Apple West 14th Street

Just received a call from a casting director. This time it is for live theatre, in a production of Christ's Parable, "The Prodigal Son", only I would play Jacob's Father.

Be With Me Lord, So I May Not Be Afraid.

Amen!

My 1st Flick Premieres(On YouTube, NOT FOX)

YourBad!

"Cuidado Al Talent 6":

On Wednesday and Friday of this past week, some producer/director listed a cool sounding audition at Kimmel Center at NYU, in regards to a group of people portraying Electrical Workers from Boston, looking to celebrate St Patrick's Day, in a variation of "Lord Of The Flies."

There was a problem, in that the crew never left a phone # or email box. They also never left any information for NYU Security.

And I looked forward to this potential role, but someone blew it in regards to information. Not Good!

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MMMCXCV_Again In GreasePaint

Off To Play A "Southie" Type

Will be at NYU in Washington Square, in Red Sox Chapeau and Boston Accent, looking to play an electrical worker from Boston Edison in a version of "Lord Of The Flies" only Funniah, as it is pronounced in Southie.

My acting craft will be built as a character actor-2nd Bananna Type.

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MMMCXCII-Roles

In the current acting life, it all began with portraying one Piotr Rebeldjra of Serbia, a completely dysfunctional alcoholic male. The role has followed with one as a German Born Doorman of 34 Years, a man showing a rookie doorman the ropes in a variation of the Russian Short Story, "Death of A Government Clerk", called Klaus. I portray Piotr in a web series, shot in HD, called "Peripheral City".

There is a possibility where I may portray a Fundamentalist Reverend from The Deep South in a short film, tentatively titled "Leviticus", when the reverend predicts the End Of The World. I do know something about doing business with Southerners and how they speak, so it should be an enjoyable role. My Father's Father came from Tarborough, North Carolina, & on one NYC assignment, I had to issue a summons and impound a vehicle in regards to "Vending Without A License" to someone from North Carolina, so I spoke with a slow Southern Drawl.

All this acting is a real adventure.

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MMMCXCI-An Interesting Form Of Compensation

Beer Is Interesting and Refreshing Compensation. That was my compensation for showing up at Streb Dance Warehouse for an acting commitment in Williamsburgh, Brooklyn. I'll drink to that, as Beer and Ale are forms of Bread, but in liquid form, often manufactured by Monks.

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To Be Released Soon

"Fallen", the variation of the Russian Short Story, "Death Of A Government Clerk", will be sent to me in a few days and posted to the Web, where the premiere will be made.

I am being held in consideration for another short film called "Leviticus" where the "End Of Time" is being predicted.

Nice!

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48 Hours?

It has been an interesting two days in the artistic world for me as I had a couple of unique experiences. Last evening, actors were invited to the Streb Dance Company Warehouse in Costume. For my effort, I had a couple of Brooklyn Lagers a couple of blocks from the brewery in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
Today, after Mass at St. Sebastian in Woodside, I rushed over to 632 West 125 Street to Prentis Hall of Columbia University, the place where "The Manhattan Project" with the atomic bomb, was formulated.
This is twice I've been to acting occasions in famous facilities. My tryout for "Fallen" came at the New York Film Academy, located at the old Tammany Hall in Union Square, onetime home of the NY County Democratic Party.
Never a dull moment!
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Red Sox Fans From "Professor Thom's" As Actors

Background Actors(Extras)
Alice From B.L.O.H.A.R.D.S(Law & Order)
John Quinn(Trivia Master, in Law & Order)

Actor With Lines
Me, Also Known as The Big Giant Pez, in the following productions;
Web Series called "Peripheral City", as Piotr Rebeldya(Serbian);
Klaus The Senior Doorman in "Fallen";
Now to portray a greedy Hotel Owner in a short film called "Hotel";

One can say that this Red Sox Themed Pub, is a proverbial Central Casting;

On With "The Show" This Is It;

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Another Couple Of Milestones

I Am About To Become SAG Eligible

If you have been reading this blog, you may know that I am in a high definition series called "Peripheral City", being filmed for a Web Network. I also appear in a short film, prooduced for Oak & Bucket Productions, called "Fallen", a modern day variation of the Russian Short Story called "Death Of A Government Clerk. I will be soon auditioning for a short thesis film called "Love Hotel", at Columbia University, this Sunday Afternoon, for the role of a sleazy hotel owner.

I have been sent SAG Papers which must be sent to SAG Union Square HQ by Friday of this week.

I am ready for this challenge. Pray for me and others in this profession.

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The Web Is Meant To Challenge The Mind(Please Click This Title)

"Peripheral City As Web Series"

As we all know, the World Wide Web is the "Next Frontier" in the gathering of information as well as for entertainment. Granted, much of what passes for entertainment is childish and poorly-done, but there are also the artistic short films made by students from New York Film Academy, where the plot lines cause for people to think about what they are viewing instead of merely reacting to what was viewed.

In our venture called "Peripheral City", we are not here to entertain those of the Lowest Common Denominator, but to arouse thought. So much of what is on the Major Television Networks appeals to the LCD group.

The World Wide Web doesn't have to be like an old UHF Station, where junk abounds in reruns, but of high, thought-provoking quality, very similar to Public Television or Independent Film Channel.

It is my experience with Roman Catholic Liturgy, finding in the trend toward more-Traditional means of Worship with the return of Gregorian Chant and the use of Latin in the Liturgy, that people are returning to Worship God on Sunday, being challenged by beauty of the Liturgical Experience as well as having to learn prayers in the ancient language of Latin. Most encouraging is the return of young adults, who do prefer a higher quality and are turned off by such "Music", as "Kumbaya" and "Michael Row The Boat Ashore."

To be successful in this series venture, we must challenge minds in order to entertain viewers. Mindlessness is not the series mission. This is about getting people to THINK and enjoying it. It can be done here and will be done here.

The Short Films Have Greater Meaning

A Flick With Meaning

I, being in a short flick, produced by Edward Ryan and Stephen Hupp, watched a short flick of almost 11 Minutes length on YouTube. It's called "One Night Stand or When You Think It Is Over, It's Not."

A young woman is going through worries, caused by Biological problems. She purchases a gun with the intent of killing herself. But there are a number of interruptions & the news that she is pregnant. In her joy, it appears that she either shot herself in the leg or foot & returned the gun to the store where she bought it.

I like these small films because they often tell more of a story than these megaproductions one pays good money for. They have an artistic quality to them.

I did like the background music from the accordion, giving the film a European, particularly French Flavor. Perhaps, it may be time to examine these short films as entertainment with meaning.

Edward Ryan & Stephen Hupp have produced a short film called "Deborah Cooper", which I think bears some mention as a nice film where body movements and gestures tell the whole story. There are more productions on the way from this New Jersey Born and Raised Duo. "Deborah Cooper" is online now, as is a TV Reality Pilot called "Park Wars". "Fallen", a 10 minute film, produced by Ed and Steve, is directed by Eldar Kaprov & tells the story of a young insecure doorman. It will be online soon. It'll also be my debut in a film, as I play a German Born Doorman, who has been doing the job for awhile.

The short film, I believe, may be the wave of the future. Watch them @ you will see why.

Amanda Cole, a film producer of thought and substance, resumes production with her epic web series, "Peripheral City", a complex series, set in a soup kitchen. It is a black comedy with meaning. I'm also cast in the series. Amanda will prove that the web is not merely the place where silliness occurs, but will also bring serious work to the web, like Ed Ryan and Steve Hupp are doing.

First it was siilent cinema, then radio then the tallkies, then television, & now the Web, as information and entertainment and now a place of artistic endeavors.

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And Now

Perhaps, now that I am in the Media Creation Business(ie, The web, film and television), I may have found my calling.
After appearing on "America's Talking", the precursor to MSNBC, in a thing in regards to Underage Smoking Enforcement, followed by explaining the NYC Vendor Laws on NY 1, I felt comfortable in front of the camera in productions.
It took my prior law enforcement training to get me ready for the acting profession, which is more fun anyway.

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To Those Young People Into The Acting Profession

To all the young ladies and men who have studied Drama, Theater and Film, my hat is tipped to you. You go through training and study, but have you really lived life?
As many of the readers know, I spent many years in Law Enforcement, having Police Powers without a gun, exercising that authority to the fullest. Having seen so many kinds of people, gave me the training to do what I do on camera. Even that time when I had to give an explanation of Vendors Laws, was preparation for what I do today, especially on NY1 on Time Warner Cable, as that was my premiere performance in front of the camera.
Life is a great form of education. To the young people, go live that dream.
As for listening to the Old Testament, Epistle and Gospel for the 5th Sunday after Epiphany, in that I have come into the Acting Craft and Profession, one can get a call to a new vocation at any time. Thank You, Dear Lord. I hate pushing some poor struggler around while being ordered to protect some lowlife hotshot for someone's personal gain.

Deo Gratias!

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"Fallen"-It's A Wrap and I Don't Mean One At Mc Donald's Either

The 10 Minute Short Film, Produced by Edward Ryan & Steve Hupp, and Directed by Eldar Karpov, called "Fallen", about a young doorman called Kevin, played by a young man called Nikolas, finished shooting in Manhattan on East 88th Street, close to 2nd Avenue:

The Premise is a young man becomes a doorman. He's nervous and he's lost other jobs. He even attempts Suicide, but survives a plunge from a building with nary a scratch. His mentor is a nice old German Man called Klaus. I played Klaus, as I know something about various Language Accents, which is something I do in the Web Series, Produced by Amanda Cole, called "Peripheral City" where my role is as an Alcoholic Man named Piotr;

Pizza Party took place & then the final scene. The Pizza came from East 84th Street & 2nd Avenue, perhaps the best pizza in the Metropolitan Area(Nice Thin Crust, great sauce & cheese);

Final Scene was shot. Got paid a some dollars & went downtown to Professor Thom's, even though another Red Sox Pub called Pat O'Brien's was at East 88th Street & 2nd Avenue. When I got to Thom's, I read a section on bars to watch tomorrow's Jets-Colts Match-Up. One of the bars listed was "The Riviera Cafe' & Sports Bar", long on the Professor Thom's Enemies List. A chant of "F--- The Riviera" took hold in Thom's;

It was a great few hours and a great evening, in front of the camera and later;

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