Hey world,
It's been a while since I posted my last blog. Here's just an update of what's going on:
I was casted in F.M.S.S'Mainstage Production and my show is next week
I am heading to Los Angeles the week after my performance,
and I am currently balancing work at wonderland on top of all of this.
Hey world,
Today I realized how much I love Glee. I was having a great day, because I changed my hair and got a lot of compliments from several people. To add to my morale boost, expert fashion consultants came to our acting academy to give each student individual advice/tips. I was graciously complimented and told that I was a perfect 10, and had a rectangular shape (Which is a good thing). So my day was starting off uber awesome.
However, it was during the end of the day that ruined things for me. Rehearsals were a disaster because of the whole photoshoot drama. THESE PEOPLE MADE ME GO LAST! Ugh, I was definitely upset. And they clearly know me to be a "Divo", so then why in GOD's name would you put me to go last. Anywho, when I went last, the makeup artist said she had to rush out, so she didn't get to do me properly like the other 11 cast members. I think God was testing me. Anyway, I didn't really like any of my photos from the photoshoot, so today was definitely a bust because of the inconsideration of others.
HOWEVER, upon arriving home, I got hmwk out of the way, took a nice long shower, and watched my favourite T.V show Glee. IT CHANGED MY DAY. The episode was so amazing. I was smiling throughout. I mean, it was absolutely brilliant. I SWEAR TO YOU I CRIED TEARS OF JOY. I don't know what's wrong with me, I thought for a split second I was mentally ill, or my hormones were acting up; but the reason behind those tears, was my deep love for Glee.
GOD BLESS the director/creator/screenwrite/ and actors of glee. Glee isn't just a comedy, it is a comforter, and that's my L.A.W
Hey world,
The past few days have been simply organic. There was a multi-millionaire named Domo Kovasaic that came in to the Acting Academy, to share his wisdom. The experience itself was awe-inspiring, simply because of the struggles he had faced in his life; zero to hero stories are the greatest ones. Anywho, Domo told us about his success and his views on life, and it was quite interesting. There was a concept that he emphasized called thinking out of your mind, and it was one of the most intriguing theories I have ever heard in my life. More info will be added pertaining to this experience, along with photos. Stay tuned.
Hey World,
My acting academy class, is an extreme one to say the least. Every two weeks we are divided into teams and given a specific challenge. A couple weeks ago each team was given a box of pizza and we had to make a scene incorporating that prop.
This week, we were given the task to find an agent, acting school, director/producer, photographer, and actor. This was very difficult, due to the short time frame we had, and how demanding each of these items were. However, my quadrant came up with the idea to approach this task utilizing "divisional labour", meaning we would break up the targets and let each person be in charge of a certain target. However, that plan backfired, as one person took on more than what she could have handled and resulted in our group failing miserably.
This experience taught me one of too things, I get irritated easily, and I need to improve my teamworking skills. I personally love the divisional labour style of teamwork, beacause at the end of the day, I just get to do me, while you do you; there is little to no communication with divisional labour. However, this isn't a wise approach, because a team must work together keeping in mind their weaknesses and strengths. My teams mistake was that we allowed people to take on more than what they could have chewed, and that was unrealistic. I only took on one of those options, which was inviting an actor to our class, and I was successful. Nevertheless, my team still failed because overall we did not accomplish every task. Thus, the saying is proven: "A team is only as strong as their weakest link".
At the end of the day, I am going to have to learn to deal with my peer's incompetence, because nobody's perfect, and it is our imperfections that keep life interesting, and that's my L.A.W
Hey World,
This week my Acting Academy went to see an award-winning Aboriginal play at the Factory Theatre called Where the Blood Mixes. I wasn’t too excited over the play, but I still enjoyed myself. It’s funny, during our debrief of our excursion, a lot of my colleagues said they enjoyed this play but they probably would have had never seen it on their own. This exemplified how the aspect of theatre is dieing in the younger generations. Nowadays, everybody wants to go to the movies, and stuff their faces with popcorn. But very rarely do you see teenagers watching a play outside of school. I suppose this factor is another reason why I am so fixed on becoming an actor for T.V and Film, rather than theatre, because the glory and fame is bountiful.
Something interesting happened Downtown after the play. We were roaming through the Eaton Centre, which is a extraordinary mall, and a couple of my friends were shocked to see a man wearing pink shorts. I personally didn’t see the big deal, I mean this guy was rocking it. I am by no means a homosexual, but I am very tolerant of other people’s lifestyles, culture, religion, and beliefs. I feel that the younger generation is isolated from the “real world”, and they are so fixed in having the “high school mentality”; meaning, when teens see transgender, gay, lesbian, or anyone out of the ordinary they automatically deem them as something negative.
So I discovered 2 things that day. The culture of theatre was dieing among young people, and the ignorance among young people was growing.
I don’t know if that guy rocking the pink shorts was gay, and quite frankly I don’t care. I mean, he seemed happy, and that is all that matters. Judge not lest ye be judged. At the end of the day, I just want to be happy, and that’s my L.A.W
Hey World!
I was inspired 2 days ago by a well established Canadian Actress. Olunike Adeliyi, came to my Acting Academy class thanks to the combined efforts of myself and my teacher. It's funny how everything started really. I believe it was divine intervention.
I first met Olunike when I was accompanying my teacher at a Dance Showcase. It was so random how their paths crossed. Keep in mind that they did not see each other in about 15 years. And then boom, they reunite, and we learn how successful this former student has gotten. She has starred in the T.V series Flashpoint, and she will be starring in Saw 7.
Olunike answered many questions for my class, pertaining to the Acting Industry. Giving us great advice about agencies, telling us about auditions, informing us about how it feels like to work on a professional set, etc. She also made comments about life in general, and shared several insightful thoughts. Olunike told us that it was the city that “trained” her. This statement really stood out for me, because THIS was the EPITOME of an eye-opener. By observing others, and studying how the world works, this alone can help an artist hone their craft. She overcame the odds and went to New York enrolling herself in a theatre school, and by pursuing her dreams, she eventually made it.
I was starstruck and proud that a Black Bramptonian student of Mrs. Thomas, made it in this industry. This field IS NOT impossible to get into. It just takes great determination, and perseverance to make it. I am no different than Olunike. By seeing her success, I am just that much more eager to pursue this wonderful dream. I can make it, and that’s my L.A.W
Hey world,
Today I went to my York University Audition for their theatre program. It was very inspirational to say the least. I was refreshed when I saw the amount of talent other young people had that I've never seen before. Today was the day I realized how small my world was, and how big and interesting the real world is.
It's a whole other ball game outside the walls of high school, and I can't wait to start playing, and that's my L.A.W
Photos and more info will be added shortly.
Hey world,
In the bible it says that to everything there is a season. A time to laugh, a time to cry, a time to harvest, a time to feast, a time for joy and a time for sorrow. I must say that my season of happiness is just beginning.
I am happy to announce that I have been casted as Juror #10 for my school's mainstage production, 12 angry jurors. I am really excited about this performance, as I have always dreamt to play a villain rather than the hero.
On a lighter note, my favorite T.V series, Glee, is re-airing with a new season.
Hey world,
Yesterday I auditioned for the Mainstage Production at my school. The competition looked fierce. There was a total of 50 students auditioning, but they only needed 12. Which can be a bit nerve-wrecking. However, I went in there nervous as heck, but did the best of my ability. I auditioned for the main antagonist of the play, because I wanted to step out of the pattern of playing the "good" guy.
I was satisfied with my audition after reanalyzing the experience a dozen times. Now all what's left to do is wait.
Wish me luck