I had a wonderful shoot with the cast of “Acting Out”. Brennan and I had a wonderful chemistry making the whole thing very easy…I’ll keep you posted as it moves forward with links and updates! Also – I’ll be shooting another  Industrial for the wonderful crew at LRN next week! Whooo!

So, this has been a very busy August! Along with all the casting news, writing and studying, my partner Marc and I have also been able to enjoy time outside of Los Angeles. We enjoyed some lovely time in Ottawa after I had spent a week in Minneapolis visiting with my family and brand new nephew…Good thing we had that time away because it certainly picked up even more these past few weeks.

I booked the lead in another Industrial – this time playing the Whistleblowing – goody-two-shoes – visiting foreign colleague who is only trying to be helpful all the time. I must say that this was one of my favorite shoots thus far. The Crew was absolutely amazing and I was able to work with great actors such as Hart Boyt, Alissa Dean and Jim Horne.

The same week I had an amazing audition for  ”The God of Isaac” at the Pico Playhouse. Beautiful space and the Producer and Director were wonderful. I may be too young for the role…but for me it’s no longer just about booking the job. It’s about how I feel afterward and Marc can tell you – I was ecstatic after that one.

A good friend of mine Greg Bryan and I have also been working together on a scene from “The Savages” to help a friend who is finishing his time at Film School. It simply involved performing the scene in front of the class and then shooting it a few weeks later. Sounds simple and easy, right? Apparently we were the first ones to receive praise from the professor…hmmm I guess it’s not that easy for everyone?

Still happening this week…audition for a WebSeries and to play Viola in Twelfth Night at A Noise Within…good vibes please! and the KICKSTARTER IS UP!!!!

I decided to be very clear on what I wanted my summer to look like which meant working on Acting, Music and French. Being clear on what I wanted to do has really helped keep me on track. After completing my Pentagon Shoot I began pre-production work on “Seascape with Sharks and Dancer” which will be going up this coming autumn at the Sherry Theater in North Hollywood – more info on that coming soon.

I had a great audition and meeting with Casting Director and Producer Paul Weber in early July reading the part of a slightly desperate yet confident actress who crashes an audition. I’m sure that never happens in LA…

My second reading with Stordahl/Terry Casting went great! This time it was with Barbara Stordahl who is a fantastic person and I left feeling very energized and ready for the next time.

In keeping with my Summer Plan I’ve also been busy writing music – creating pop songs for TV and Films as well as studying French at the Beverly Hills Language Institute. I’ve been loving the classes…perhaps I should write songs in french?

More coming soon!!! Hope you’re enjoying your summer!

xo

VJM

As I promised in my previous post, my audition for Donise L Hardy leads us to happy news! It was my first audition for Pinnacle Commercial and I booked it! Not 1 day of work or 3 days but a FULL WEEK on a SAG Industrial – playing one of the leads as the Lab Tech Supervisor. Strong, charming and the boss. Just how I like it.

More news coming soon and some pics of me on set!

Love!

April was filled with moving to an amazing new apartment, birthday celebrations (my own…thank you)  and casting news!

• Had a fantastic time with Lindsay Bellock of Beth Holmes Casting reading for a slightly nervous, bright eyed Administrative Assistant to a hostile boss.
• A highlight of the month was reading for Blyth Nailling of Marc Hirschfeld Casting…
• My first audition for Pinnacle Commercial Talent came up!  Reading for Donise L. Hardy which leads to the next Entry!

Happy Spring Everyone!!!!!

• Had a fantastic experience reading for Marisa Ross – Casting Director for How I Met Your Mother.
• Also gave a great read for Russell Scott – Bialy/Thomas Casting and Blythe Nailling of Marc Hirschfeld Casting.
• Am also looking forward to doing great with Heather Henry-Parker of Disney Toon Studios. I know that my nieces would be thrilled if I was the voice of a new character in the “Tinkerbell” franchise!
• As always…more news on the way!

More coming soon!

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