This Friday past, I was on location for the shoot of a regional TV spot. The shoot was for Stray Dog Productions with David Jellison directing. I arrived on set, got into wardrobe and makeup and we caravaned to our first location. After shooting for about an hour, we wrapped at that location and headed back to the second location.

The premise of the commeical is this: my character has won a “Pimp My Ride” style contest whereby this crew of mechanics is going to take my car and turn it into a stock-car. After a brief scene at my house, the crew takes the car and heads off to the garage to start the transformation. Then, the car is revealed to me, the crew stuffs me into the car and hilarity ensues.

It’s been nearly two years since I had been on a set and I had a great time. I had forgotten the amount of “hurry up and wait” time, but luckily, I brought a little bit of work along so it wasn’t completely wasted. I was able to get limited internet access at the location. The folks at Stray Dog were fantastic. The crew was professional, but it was clear that they were dead set on having a good time doing their jobs. Even though it waslate in the evening, I was a little sad to be leaving the set and heading home. Many thanks to Gaye for her positive attitude and professionalism!

In other news, the casting has occured for the Nashville Shakespeare Festival’s production of Macbeth and I was unfortunately not cast. I am pleased to announce, however, that our very own Ross Brooks will be playing none other than The Scottish King himself!! Many kudos to Ross! I can not wait to see the show. If you are in the Nashville area, make sure to make this part of your summer plans.

So, in keeping with the only true way to survive in this business, I have already begun the process of lining up auditions with the Tennessee Repertory Theatre, Nashville Children’s Theatre and the People’s Branch Theatre. In addition to that, my agent is keeping me plenty busy with film and video auditions in the Nashville area as well.

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