My Safe On-Set Experience in a COVID World
My Safe On-Set Experience in a COVID World

When auditions started to enter my inbox, I had a sudden anxiety attack.

Here are some of the stories I was telling myself:

"I had to say yes to every audition because agents and casting would look bad or be mad."

"I had to say yes because I'd never get offered another job again."

"I'd definitely get sick or die going back to work."

I knew those thoughts weren't 100% true, but it felt very real to me and I reacted as such. After some coaching from myself, my husband, and my coach I realized I could say no to whatever I wanted, and that I could make sure I felt comfortable with the conditions on set.

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Staying Happier During Covid-19
Staying Happier During Covid-19

We had another coVIDEO19 zoom chat last week!

This time we discussed the Six Human Needs. They apply any time as a framework to check in with ourselves. It is especially helpful to be aware of our needs and how we’re meeting them (or not meeting them) in a time of crisis.

WHAT ARE THE SIX HUMAN NEEDS?

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My Self-Tape Equipment
My Self-Tape Equipment

In my Audition Game Pro class with Wendy Davis, we self-tape an audition every week. On Saturdays we review our work over Zoom with actors from around the country. The class gives me a clear process to prepare for an audition which means less procrastination for me! I love that it’s not only a class on how to break down a TV scene from the writer’s perspective, but a crash course on self-taping!

I really had to up my self-tape game for this class. Wendy doesn’t take, “Well, it’s just for class,” as an excuse! Makeup, hair, lighting, sound, and acting all have to be PRO level every week!

There are many ways to self-tape, but here’s what I got:

I really had to up my self-tape equipment game for this class. Wendy wouldn’t take, “Well, it’s just for class,” as an excuse! Makeup, hair, lighting, sound, and acting all have to be PRO level!

There are many ways to self-tape, but here’s what I got.

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Lessons from Writing a Book
Lessons from Writing a Book

Last year, I wrote a book. This year, I’m getting it published. Here are a few lessons I’ve learned along the way:

  • In order to call yourself a writer, there are rules:

    1. Write.

    2. Nope, that’s it.

  • Writing can be isolating. Find writing buddies to be in the same room and work on your own stuff at the same time.

  • Just write anything. Write for the garbage can, write nonsense, write stream of consciousness.

  • If you have no time to write, do it in fifteen minute increments.

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