Audition 23: National Radio Commercial

This was a gas. Both my wife and I had the same copy (we're at the same agency)  and we decided to audition together. I'm not sure if that was the intent from the agency at first but they were very amenable. We got in our "booth" and hammered out a couple really good ones. I mean, if I liked it, than you know it had to be good, since I never like the work I do. Well, mostly never.

Booking.

No audition. Just a demo submission. Job isn't the best, but it's something. A small part on a kid's show on a kid's network.
Crappy pay, but it's union.
Weird.

Audition 22: On Camera Commercial

Ugh.
The worst note you can hear, after 23 years of doing this, is: Don't sell too hard.
I've never been good at the low-key. I'm a bad actor in that regard. I think I have to let you know what I'm thinking sometimes.
This world of dead pan, do nothing acting is really hard for me. There's nothing to bite on. Nothing to sell.
So, I got that note.
The good news is I got that note on the rehearsal so I was able to do exactly what I wanted and what I was supposed to on the take.
I don't think I have a shot at this one.

Audition 21: TV Show (Updated)

Big casting office. They seem to dig me.
In this case I did whatever the hell i wanted. Hat? Sure. Glasses? Why not? I don't care about a one liner on a Disney show.
They cracked up at my take.
"Great take", the casting director said.
That's all I need.

Update: Got the call at 5:30 last night. Going to producers today at 1:45. Things are beginning to click. A little. Feels good.

Audition 20: On Camera Commercial

I love this one. It's definitely the kind of spot I've always wanted. One of those big bank spots with 'real" people. A montage. You know the type. What would make it even better is that it would be a kick in the face to....well, never mind.
I was great. It's all about a look and looking real. I did both.
Rock on.

Audition 19: Voice Over Commercial

Big national on camera commercial. This a voice narration. This is the stuff I have been begging to get in on. And I really liked my choice. It's supposed to be storyteller so I ran my take on Jean Shepard through my own personal taffy machine.
Heck, why not? There are going to be 1 billion people submitted. Might as well make a solid choice.

Audition 18: Voice Over for Commercial

What's nice is that I am getting to read for some big stuff lately. This one was the first of its kind for me. Record from home and submit.
I decided to do it before I took my shower, in my underwear so that I could write that sentence right there.
I liked the casual nature and ease of my read. I submitted it and am waiting for my agent to tell me what's wrong with it.
I'll let ya know.