Starving Actors!

Went an had another audition today for a very famous beer and a commercial being shot THIS WEEKEND! I am sure I wont get it, and even if I do is only for a background extra type person - but once again good money (got to love those American's and their ridiculous budgets for these type of things).

I have no idea what they are looking for as there was me, a HUGE
African American guy, a "little old lady" in cardigan and pearls, a rough and tumble ex Air Force chap whom I happen to know and a "cast of thousands" all going into different rooms and being photographed and videoed - we are hearing in the next 24 hours but honestly not holding my breath on this one - but it WAS a good excuse to go and have one of my favourite lunches JAPANESE -went to a lovely place called Genji in Ponsonby Road.

Sat all by myself (I actually love doing this) and ordered the lunch special which was to die for - so now feeling VERY full (with my weight loss etc I simply CAN NOT eat proper meals anymore) so will be having no dinner tonight but once again will be at the theatre - don't get me wrong am adoring the process and thrilled with the results so far but oh to have an entire week at home with my man and Mouse!

I GOT IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I got the TVC!!! I got the TVC!!! I got the TVC!!! sorry just so happy had to say it three times!!!

This is a major Television Commercial for Mini! They have been filming for the last two days one of the three adds for this campaign. It is going to be HUGE - being shown INTERNATIONALLY! The directors/ producers/ etc etc are from all over the world and they chose little old me!!!!

AARRGGHH!!!!!!!!!!!! (Sorry as you can tell pretty thrilled)

I am not sure of too much more detail at the moment apart from the fact that I am shooting at Meremere (assuming the drag strip) later this week and there will be stunt drivers and they are shooting using green screen. I had a wardrobe fitting on my birthday and was not confirmed until the other day!!!

HOORAH FOR ME!!!

Will post more when I know more! WOOP WOOP WOOP

Exciting Times

Well we have been very lucky over the last two nights to see two of the most professional, exciting shows I have seen in an AWFULLY long time. First up on Friday we celebrated Ian's Birthday (51!) and our 11th year together... So it was off to We Will Rock You at the Civic Theatre - what a show! Fantastic music, energy - the sound was flawless (something that is a bit of a rarity these days). The minute it finished I wanted to book tickets to see it again - but unfortunately with Xmas coming up my credit card pleaded with me not to :o) But honestly can't say enough about this show. Also fantastic to see was the Civic packed out with Auckland Theatre Goers. It just goes to prove that if you send us a good show we will go!

Last night we also managed to see a more "local" production. Salute To Broadway at the Harlequin Musical Theatre, directed by our dear friend Grant Meese and choreographed superbly by Roseanne Simms it was a visual and aural treat from start to finish. It makes us feel very humble to have such phenomenally talented friends and this show restored our faith in the ability of Auckland musical theatre societies to produce top class entertainment. Kudos to all involved..... you made us very proud.

Work as usual has been pretty hectic with Managers Meetings and the countdown to the "silly" season well upon us. This week I was also lucky enough to attend an audition for a big campaign for one of the major telecommunication providers here in New Zealand. I was a bit annoyed with myself as did not feel I gave my normal audition and was a bit wracked with self doubt - something I need to get over if I am ever to do anymore adverts - but always good to be able to audition and you always learn something new each time - my problem is I am always a bit too "actory" which is ironic I suppose - they ask actors to audition and then you get criticised for being too much of an actor! I am not holding out any hope that I actually got this one - but stranger things have happened at sea - so onwards and upwards.

This week should hopefully be a bit quieter - but who knows with us? Have a great week everyone....