The Color Purple

I went to the November 28th Open call at the Apollo for the Color Purple. I'm not one who really likes open calls but I went anyway. I got a call back to play Celie which is the lead. The call back went great. So we will see what will happen. The casting director said "Good for you Kubbi" which I have never heard before. She also said that I did a great job for the cold read. So with prayer I hope I get a great Christmas gift this year. I would be leading the tour. Thanks Trina for convincing me to go. No matter what happens. I had a great call back and I feel good about that. It is definitely an honor to be called back for the lead. I'll keep you posted. I didn't get called for "The Customer is always right." Every thing happens for a reason.

New Audition for the Film "The Customer's Always Right"

Well, I will be off to North Carolina again to audition for this new film "Customer's Always Right." on the 18th of November. The character analysis should be pretty easy to play. The girl is 25 and a pessamist and hates her boyfriend, he really irritates her. I can do that. At any rate God really worked that out. The car I'm renting is only $15.95 per day and the hotel is only $36. So this trip will cost me less than $200. Which is good because the budget is tight for now. So I am looking forward to traveling again before I get out of my "You can be great mode" meaning my confidence level is still high. So I will let you know what happens. Oh, I also heard from the Producer of Lilac Films (Butterfly wings: Claudine's Story) - she said that she is hoping to hear by Thanksgiving about the tour. So I am excited about that. Well keep it moving and be strong. Will update you later.

Butterfly Wings: Claudine's Story

I'm back from North Carolina and the show was a success. I played Kee Kee and everyone said that I carried the show. I think we all did a great job. I'm praying now that we go national. The film I was waiting on "Third Miracle" moved out of NC so that was just too bad. But there will be other films. I appreciate all of the support from my family and friends who traveled to North Carolina to the Carolina Theatre in Durham to see the show. I'm so glad they made it. It was the first time I got to play the villain and the Ingenue, I enjoyed it so much and I'm sure the experience has help me grow as an actress. To really develop a character and make her my own was a great challenge. Well here's to the future. Oh, The theater company I was with in Long Island has folded for the time being. The Director is unable to find more talent for the shows he had for 2007. So as for right now the JellyBean theater is on Hiatus. Part of me is kind of glad, because I couldn't afford to keep traveling out to Comack, Long Island for Rehearsals with no chance of paid performances. So it's time to move on to the next level. God is so awesome and I cannot wait to see what He has instore for me next.

The Work and the Glory: A House Divided

I've got great news today. I found out that the film I did last year "The Work and the Glory 3: A House Divided will be going Nationwide on April 2007. Not sure if it is coming here to NY but so far the closest state will be Pennsylvania. I just saw the trailer and I am so excited and I pray that this film will move me into the next level of success. God is the author of my success and I am right on track. I also pray that I book another film before the year is out, so far I'm am still waiting to hear from "Third Miracle." I'll let you know. Keep Praying and keep believing.

Butterfly Wings Update

Well, I have had an eventful 3 weeks in North Carolina. Rehearsals went well. Curtis Blake is a cool guy. He offered me a part in his new play he wrote and is starring in. So I will update the blog when I get the full details on the offer. So now I am back home and now I feel like I have a lot more work to do before the show October 27 and 28th. This is the first time I get to play the Engenue/Fem Fatale, and I am the comic relief at that. So that is a quite intriging combination. I am trying to lose some weight before the production so I am on a strict low cal diet, I have combined the Cabbage Soup diet with the Beyonce Cayanne Pepper diet. We will see if I will reach my goal. Among watching my weight, I also have to continue studying my lines daily as well as hope to get another temp job to replenish the fundage. I will be heading back out to NC on the 20th where I will get with the Choreographer for my club scene. Well that is all for now.

Butterfly Wings Update - Accomplished

God is so awesome, when something is for you it is for you. It is the final confirmation that sets in the whole deal.

Here is the confirmation message from the film company.

Kubbi,

Hope all is well....

We are very interested in you being a part of the "Butterfly Wings" production. In fact, we down right love you! Right now, though, we are debating which role you would be better suited for (Kee Kee or Belle), since you're excellent at both. We should let you know within the next week for which role -- if you're still interested.

Keep in mind that for either role, which are about equally important, what is your pay scale?

Thanks in advance. Look forward to working with you.

Have a great day!

The Journey Continues with Butterfly Wings.

Wednesday, August 2, 2006 Well, I drove back down to NC for my callback pursuation of the producers. It went well. I had to do a rap and I am so glad I knew at least part of one. "I'm conceited" by Remy Ma. I had just listed to it in the car to help build up my confidence that I can get this part. So I had the producers laughing and they seemed really pleased. So after I was there for 2 hours helping some of the other actors with their part (reading opposite of them) for their audition, the director told me that another Casting director that I had previously worked with last september on a US Army industrial was looking for me. So of course I was exited at the fact that the director actually knew the casting director I worked with previously so I'm thinking God you are awesome. So as soon as I got into my car I called him. And he has a part he wants me to audition for. It is a lead for a major film that will be shot in SC. So as I am waiting for the final word on Butterfly Wings, I am also preparing to play a 14 year old southern girl. So keep prayers up so blessings can come down.

Updates on my Journey

Monday, July 17, 2006 11:51 PM
To: Beverly BrockSubject: Butterfly Wings Cast Call
Hi, Beverly! I've attached the Casting Call for Butterfly wings.
As for the actors we'd like to callback, please send them at 10:00, so that they can be seen first. Kubbi to read for Belle and Kee KeeI know I said I didn't need to see Kubbi again, but I think it might be in her best interest to help me persuade some producers, if she were able to come down.

Thanks!

Well I will be on my way back to wow the producers on July 29th. I have to remember to be real and honest in my approach to the character and just be. Be confident, Be sure and most of all be consistent and make good character choices.

Write Ups

Updates On My Journey

Butterfly Wings Response to my Audtion June 8th 2006 in North Carolina - telephoned into The Brock Agency

Beverly: Thanks for sending such wonderful talent to audtion for Butterfly Wings! They came from all over, and they each made an excellent impression. We were particularly dazzled by Kubbi. We are holding auditions for other characters on July 29th, and I would like to schedule a time for the following actors to come in for a callback:Kubbi for Belle or KeeKee (both large supporting roles) I understand if Kubbi is unable to return, due to how far away she is. She gave a wonderful audition, and I think I have seen all I need from her. If I decide I need to see her again, I'll let you know, and we can work something out so she's not wasting gas.

Call Backs are July 29th, 2006

So I'm just waiting on the final word and my contract. So I'm believing that it is already mine.