Monday, November 08, 2004

New Talent Showcase Round 0

So I just found out I didn't make it to Round 3. Sucks. Oh well. Kinda cranky about it but I blame that and my paranoia on Bush getting a 2nd term.

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Sunday, November 07, 2004

Elsweig Showcase Round 2

So went to the auditions for Round 2 of the New Talent Showcase on Friday, November 5. Went pretty well. Did a dramatic monologue from "American Beauty" and rocked it pretty solidly. Afterward, Gregory Sobeck, the director of the showcase, complimented me on the performance and then asked if I had a more comedic monologue. I told him I didn't have one in my head at the moment (I know, I know. I'll get one memorized in the next week or two, just to stick in my bag of tricks should the need arise), but if he gave me a few minutes, I could come up with something. He OK'd this, and auditioned another few people while I prepared. I quickly went through the army bag I generally carry with me at all times and found an amusing scene I had done in acting class. I quickly re-familiarized myself with the material, then asked an actress in the waiting room if she'd read it with me (thanks Jenna!). She said yes, Greg called me in, I asked if it was okay that I do a scene instead of a monologue, he was hip to it, and I did it. It wasn't kick-ass but it was pretty good and Greg seemed to like it. Now I gotta wait until next week, probably Monday, to hear if I made it to the next round, which is getting scenes together for the actual Showcase.

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Friday, November 05, 2004

New Talent Showcase

A management agency, Ellsweig Management, in Hollywood is having a big industry showcase for new talent on Nov. 22. Seems Alan Ellsweig, the owner, had a "Jerry Maguire" moment and was upset that it was so hard for new talent to break into the industry because producers really only want established or name talent. So Alan Ellsweig is teaming up with another management powerhouse, The Marshak/Zachary company, to find new talent via this showcase. A manager friend of mine, Alan Mills, got my headshot in and I made it to the first round (this whole thing seems destined to be a TV show at some point - "America's Next Top Actor"!) which was an interview last night at 8:45pm. Didn't get in 'til around 9:45pm or so, but all went well and I came out of there with a slip of paper giving me the time and place for the next round, which consists of a monologue for director Greg Sobeck who will be choosing who gets to go to the next round, which is being paired with another actor to do a scene for the big showcase. We'll see how this goes. So far, everything seems to be sliding into place for me to do well at this showcase, and I'm feeling good. Will Jeff Schuetze move onto the next round of glory? Or have to walk the long walk of shame? Stay tuned!

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