2012 Updates

Wow I can't believe I didn't Blog all last year. I must have been really occupied. Well let's see. I went on over 20 commercial auditions and had a few calls backs too. Also auditioned for a few network television programs like Political Animals.  2012 did bring a lot of new opportunities for me and one of the saddest news I have ever faced. So I started the year off with a few print ad auditions in January, saw Memphis (not my favorite play), screened J. Edgar - Leonardo was awesome. February - Screened Pariah - Adepero Oduy said she did the short film 6 years prior and now she gets so many scripts and calls, her life has changed drastically, plus Merryl Streep mentioned her at the Academy Awards - God Bless her. I also screened My life as Marilyn, Michelle Williams was awesome!!! Then saw Stick Fly - Great Play it should've had a longer run on Broadway. Auditioned for Allstate commercial. Got a call back and booked in March - then which happens - got release before I got the chance to let the good feeling soak in. Started a new job on the 19th with the Federal Government, like it enough to stay, did it in one Interview, while others had 5. Thank God for a job, tired of not having enough funds. Now making survival money to put right back into the career. Booked a stage reading - The Evolution of the Unwritten Girls, played 5 different characters 2 of which were the boys, lol - the director said, Kubbi was all the man we needed. As an actor you have to commit to every roll you play and make it believable, which the audience loved. We got great responses. In may I went to visit one of my best friends in Dallas, She owns her own successful company - she inspires me to stay focused and keep working hard, it will all payoff, that was in May. June the print ad and commercial auditions continued. Assisted in the casting for "In Black and White" - very different to sit behind the desk, you gain a whole new respect for casting directors, also frustrates you when actors are unprofessional. Booked a print ad job for Getty Images shot upstate in Woodstock, NY in August - the requested me back for a second day. Then rehearsals for In Black and White started, I play the ring girl and god - a surprise ending for the show.  Ended up getting massive attention, ended up being treated like the lead, final bows, it was amazing. Took a break and went on Vacation in September to St Marteen had a ball. Went to Porgy and Bess - I cried - It was amazing and then was apart of the Derelict fashion show, hilarious. In Black and White went up in October, and celebrated my birthday. There is nothing like doing what you love for your Birthday, my friend Gail from Dallas came down for the show and gave me a bouquet of flowers as I was taking my bows, got a standing ovation. Awesome. In November, I volunteered for the Greenpoint Choir, it was a blessing to be apart of that Choir and December was the Publicist and Ann Scrooge in the Prodigal Scrooge at the Jamaica Performing Arts Center. There will be a separate blog for my sorrow of 2012. Gotta go to bed now, gotta go to work in the morning.

The Knights before Christmas - December 16 & 17th, 2011.

  This was absolutely the most anointed cast I have ever worked with. This show was period piece based on the Azuza Street Mission Revival back in 1906. I loved playing a preachers wife. I was inspired to be better and more rooted in my faith. God is truly amazing. We have hopes of performing again, but I must say this was a great way to end the year off. I will post more pictures as they come in.

Everyday Photos for Castings.

Dysfunction - The Play

I'm playing the lead in the Play Dysfunction.  This play is so intriguing. The whole process has been challenging and it's great the most of the people involved are really dedicated to see it get off the ground.  We are having a Choir Competition in each city we perform in.  I pray that choirs submit their dvd's to compete to perform as our choir.  This idea was God given to me to pass on. I pray someone sees my blog and joins or passes on the word about the competition.

Beverly Hills Film Festival!!!

I am now an official Screenwriter and Finalist in the Beverly Hill Film Festival.  Even though there are a lot of finalists I'm just honored to be recognized by Beverly Hills/Hollywood.  I'm in LA right now and I am looking forward to the Gala Awards Night.  Still need to submit to other festivals next week hopefully get into the Sundance film festival, the ABFF, Urban World, BET, HBO, Tribeca actually any festival I can afford to get in.  There is always next year too once the film is done.  I will keep you posted.

2011 is Here!!!

Well it's the New Year and I'm excited about it but I'm more calm about it then I was about 2010. I think, I'm easing into this year because I'm expecting it to be more spectacular than last year.  I'm expecting to reap all the benefits from all of my hard work from last year. So far this month I have gone on 3 auditions, got one call back but didn't book because I looked too young.  I wasn't up set about not booking anything yet because the year just started and looking too young for a part isn't always a bad thing. It does mean longevity in the industry and that is what I really want. I want to be able to perform the rest of my life. There are some things so far this year I definitely want to accomplish and that is paying my tithes first. So I have decided that as soon as I get paid I will pay my tithes first - online- that way it can come out of my account asap. Then I will pay my rent, then the rest of the bills.  So far so good. The weight of not having enough money didn't bother me this time because I did the right thing and put God first instead of nickel and diming, which isn't good at all. The funny thing is at Church this past Sunday, the guest preacher Rev Trimm stated that she had a curse on her finances because she wasn't paying her tithes and it is true and scripturely sound, because it says you will reap sparingly if you sow sparingly and you will be cursed with a curse. I know that is true for me because at the end of the year I always ended up with nothing - 2010 was the hardest financially for me. I had been borrowing money ever other week and over drafting my account for months, The bank was richer because of all my over drafts, but no more. I'm working my way to getting out of debt and the only way is to do the right thing.  The pastor said all fortune 500 companies tithe.  The CEO has a vision and the workers help the vision to come to life, it's the energy that is used. the mind, imagination & the vision is what makes people successful. Not those who work with their hands because the energy is limited to your physical state. But your mind energy is so great because it's unlimited energy. So in order for my vision to come to life, I have to put things in order and perspective. Render Unto God what belongs to Him 10 cents of every dollar. That's not a lot. Especially when folks are quick to buy LV bags, Chanel jewelry, DVDs, go out to eat, etc. if you can spend money on a movie you can pay your tithe.  So that's what I'm going to do.  Watch how things develop and change in my finances.  The pastor did call everyone up to the alter who wanted the curse lifted off their finances, man, I couldn't get there fast enough. So when she prayed for the release of the curse and said the old things have past away and forgotten, I knew that I was released. So now all things are possible when you believe. The one thing I do have to say, even though I was picking at my tithes as the pastor called it - God still gave me grace because I always had just enough. Even if I borrowed it.  Plus I had just enough to learn my lesson. LOL - so to speak. I'm going to be consistent and do the right thing.  There will be blessings from Heaven in 2011.  Be strong, stay true and I will keep you updated.  The film is coming along fine just a few bumps but I will discuss that at the Kubbic Inch Blog.

Commercials and Commercial Print Ads

Well this has been an eventful 3 weeks, I went to Philly twice, one was for a print ad audition and one was for a commercial. Then I had a great audition for Honey Bunches of Oats here in NYC through Aboutface and got a call back which I felt went fabulous. I didn't book the commercial but I did book the print ad.  Booking 1 out of 3 auditions isn't bad at all. I booked my first gig for Models on the Move agency, I'm glad cause I had been with agency for awhile and I don't get sent out that often but it really feels good to finally book something for Lucy and myself.  The Ad is to be shot in Philly on December 6th. A wonderful way to end the year. There is still time to book more stuff too. But thank God for a wonderful year.  I'm excited to see what happens in 2011.  I'm expecting to book 5 National Commercials in 2011. So I am positive that I am 5 national commercials. So I'm speaking it into existence. It starts as a thought then changes into an action and brought to fruition.  I am doing a staged reading Thanksgiving weekend in Hudson, NY.  Glad I'm busy. Will keep you posted!!

Finally met with my agent at About Face

Monday, I finally met with my agent Sonia with About Face - It was like meeting an old friend.  I had to do an informal audition for her and the other agents.  Everything went well. I do need to take more commercial classes, to smooth out the flow of delivery.  They suggested that I do voice overs, which is something I've been wanting to do.  I need to take voice over classes too.  I'm going to see if the SAG conservatory is offering them. You can't beat $20 a year for classes.  The best thing is that Sonia called me for a national commercial audition. I was so excited.  I'm so ready to book a national commercial.  The audition went well and I'm confident that soon I will book a lot of commercials and feature films.  I do have a show in Hudson, NY on November 27th, I'm playing a sexy assistant. The play is called Vacuum.  It is an Equity Showcase staged reading.  I will let you know how it goes.  This year has been fabulous.  Can't wait to see what God brings next year.

Sade Love Is Stronger Than Pride Video

Dansko Shoes Print Ad

I have booked a Dansko Print Ad in Philly. I didn't have to audition. They cast me from my photos on the agency website.  Now those are the auditions I like.  The ad has been pushed back 3 times. So now I am scheduled for September 16, 2010. I hope this time it goes through. I have too much to do with the film coming up September 30, 2010. I'm working on learning my lines now. Shenika's Redemption, I'm hoping it will help launch my career to where I can start getting more work. And I hope my friends can start getting more work too.  So I'm praying the film will help all of us. If the quality of acting is there then the rest is up to the Lord. So prayerfully we will have a breakout hit and star.