A Very Busy January
It has been ages since my last post! Maybe not ages, more like a semester. A semester in which I never felt like sharing. It was definitely my "off" semester. Overly crammed with commitments and negative people. But that is past and I'm looking forward to a much better, more eventful year. And so far it's definitely shaping up to be much more fulfilling. So, I won't write about what has passed but rather what is to come.
We're technically still in winter break here at Maryland, but I'm taking a winter course, so I've been in classes since January 2nd. I'm taking a business of acting course with the wonderful Karalee Dawn, a woman who has had immeasureable experience in the NYC industry. I'm learning some new things and getting great reinforcement on others. It's definitely inspiring me to stay busy with my career and not become lazy. Ruthless, tireless self promotion is what it's all about. And on that front, I had my headshots taken last Sunday! I went to Bryan Bowden who is part of Peter Hurley Studios in NYC. It was such a great experience, I could really write a blog entry on that by itself. But, suffice it to say that I had a lot of fun and came out with a couple of great pictures. I was very pleased and totally reccomend Bryan to anyone looking for a photog. It's worth the (inexpensive) price.
Besides getting my headshots taken, prints and business cards ordered, I've also secured my domain name and am in the process of joining AFTRA! It's kind of crazy at the moment! But I'm enjoying it. So I will soon be launching www.chasehelton.com instead of the free www.chasehelton.bravehost.com . My new website will be much classier, more modern and clean, and a signature domain! And with AFTRA! Woah! I had kind of been mulling the idea over since I worked on National Treasure 2 last January. It's a roundabout way to be able to join SAG and/or Equity after one year of membership and work. This way, by the time I graduate, I'll be able to go Equity if I so choose. This will make getting an agent easier and work (when I get it) more lucrative. Just looking at the paths some of my non union friends have taken, I'm pretty sure that I want to do this. It will keep me from doing some work, but would I really want to do that work to begin with? I'm not sure at this point. Anyway, I have another year as AFTRA and being non-equity to see what fate brings my way.
Other than these career moves, I've really just been enjoying DC and doing stuff with friends. I saw Blood, Sweat and Fears last night at the 1409 Playbill Cafe. It was a Grand Guignol-esque show that I had auditioned for last summer. They did a great job with it, some really great talent and a very brave small company to be forming. I'll have to audition for them again in the future... They do have tow shows coming up the spring...
I have to run to a costume fitting now though. I forgot to mention! I'm playing a bit part in UMD's Filthy Rich this spring! Come and see! It's going to be great - directed by the famous Jerry Whiddon - with lots of fim noire-ey stuff. So much fun with a great script and cast. Anyway, til next time! And I promise to keep this blog updated on a more regular basis now!
We're technically still in winter break here at Maryland, but I'm taking a winter course, so I've been in classes since January 2nd. I'm taking a business of acting course with the wonderful Karalee Dawn, a woman who has had immeasureable experience in the NYC industry. I'm learning some new things and getting great reinforcement on others. It's definitely inspiring me to stay busy with my career and not become lazy. Ruthless, tireless self promotion is what it's all about. And on that front, I had my headshots taken last Sunday! I went to Bryan Bowden who is part of Peter Hurley Studios in NYC. It was such a great experience, I could really write a blog entry on that by itself. But, suffice it to say that I had a lot of fun and came out with a couple of great pictures. I was very pleased and totally reccomend Bryan to anyone looking for a photog. It's worth the (inexpensive) price.
Besides getting my headshots taken, prints and business cards ordered, I've also secured my domain name and am in the process of joining AFTRA! It's kind of crazy at the moment! But I'm enjoying it. So I will soon be launching www.chasehelton.com instead of the free www.chasehelton.bravehost.com . My new website will be much classier, more modern and clean, and a signature domain! And with AFTRA! Woah! I had kind of been mulling the idea over since I worked on National Treasure 2 last January. It's a roundabout way to be able to join SAG and/or Equity after one year of membership and work. This way, by the time I graduate, I'll be able to go Equity if I so choose. This will make getting an agent easier and work (when I get it) more lucrative. Just looking at the paths some of my non union friends have taken, I'm pretty sure that I want to do this. It will keep me from doing some work, but would I really want to do that work to begin with? I'm not sure at this point. Anyway, I have another year as AFTRA and being non-equity to see what fate brings my way.
Other than these career moves, I've really just been enjoying DC and doing stuff with friends. I saw Blood, Sweat and Fears last night at the 1409 Playbill Cafe. It was a Grand Guignol-esque show that I had auditioned for last summer. They did a great job with it, some really great talent and a very brave small company to be forming. I'll have to audition for them again in the future... They do have tow shows coming up the spring...
I have to run to a costume fitting now though. I forgot to mention! I'm playing a bit part in UMD's Filthy Rich this spring! Come and see! It's going to be great - directed by the famous Jerry Whiddon - with lots of fim noire-ey stuff. So much fun with a great script and cast. Anyway, til next time! And I promise to keep this blog updated on a more regular basis now!
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