oodles and scads of you wished me a happy birthday yesterday, 31 march... cheers to you one and all! in celebration, i want to share a wee sneaky inside scoop of some recent excitement these past two weeks:
monday was my last day on set of code of honor, the new steven seagal feature. the director maestro michael winnick honored me. after i was wrapped, we exchanged gratitudes and handshakes and smiles and sincerities. as i was leaving to catch transport, he found me again, clasped my hand once more and said something that is worth more to me than all the fame and money in the world. then he turned and caught up to the production team moving on to the next shot. i cherish both what he said and the fact that he returned to me to say it. cheers to you, maestro winnick!
last week, i was booked twice (in two separate roles) in an international industrial/media spot for otterbox, the famous device protectors. initially, i was booked on one, but after the fitting in person, they called and requested me again for another day, another role. i was quite honored already to be working with the creative teams of saint cloud productions, but image the flattery at their invitation to perform again on the same campaign... cheers to otterbox, jacobson/rost, and saint cloud for a smashing production and invitation! it was my delight to work at last with maestro cole webley.
and certainly not least of all, two weeks ago, i auditioned at jeff johnson’s agency for the new rob reiner project, being charlie. a week ago, i was invited by the great maestro reiner to audition for him in person... i nigh shat myself. at the callback, he asked me to read for a contrasting part. i’ll never forget how he reacted to me: ‘twas a dream come true. he said an elevating, complimentary string of words and right in front of me told the casting director to book me! then he said he was going to put me in some other scenes “to establish my character.” i saw the unofficial day out of days report on monday, and he was telling the truth! i cannot say anymore for now, but stay tuned...
THE GRANDE MAESTRO REINER reacted to me like that?!? it’s my very own cinderella story! after being received in such a manner by someone like him, i wouldn’t dream of any business other than show business for the rest of my days. maestro reiner, i am beyond honored at your reactions to me, and i am thrilled at the chance to work with you and yours.. cheers to you!
yes, it has been a very happy birthday these last couple of weeks, thanks to you!