I booked a role this past week in Imogene, the new Kristen Wiig/Annette Bening comedy filming in the city. To say I was excited would be an understatement. I was both shocked and thrilled when my agent (the awesome Michael Rodriguez from The Roster) called me with the breaking news. The audition was about three weeks ago, and I had already forgotten about the part, thanks to a handful of very cool other auditions, including a director/producer session for a pilot, that were occupying my time. I even remember being especially frustrated after that particular audition because I was convinced I had done terribly. Okay, maybe not quite terribly, but not as amazing as I had envisions. I called Alex, as I always do after an audition, rather dejected and then walked to the subway with my head hung low, only to have the ticket machine add $20 to a MetroCard that it declared invalid…after charging me. The transaction was eventually reversed without any work on my part, which maybe should have been my first indication that the events of that day were looking up =)

 

My friends over at The Actor’s Green Room were equally as elated when I updated them. So excited, in fact, that they posted the news on their website:

 

 

It was also my birthday this past week – August 24th. Right on the cusp of two signs, I am a full-fledged Virgo with hints of a Leo. I spent it this year with my family during the day and at a voice over workshop at night (typical me). It was in many ways the perfect day. Alex, who had been out-of-town at a press event for Ford, took me out to dinner at one of our favorite restaurants the next evening. I even wore a dress, that’s how fancy and important the night was to me. Together with my Imogene gig, it was an amazing week. Here’s to a new year, great experiences, and, of course, more roles!!

Resume? Check. Website? Check. Reel? Check =)

 

After one too many requests for a non-existent reel and new footage being sent my way from some of my recent films, I'm excited to announce that I finally have a reel to showcase my work. Right now, it's hosted on Vimeo, and it will also be featured on my Acting page. Let me know what you think, and, as always, thank you for your support!!

 

It has been an amazingly busy few weeks!!

 

I was just cast in my third film, this time in a supporting role. It's a short being shot in January in NYC.

 

I also went back out to Boston for more shooting on a two-part film we're doing out there. And I even got to check out a rough cut of the trailer last week. After some more pick-up shots in January, the final product should be finished by February.

 

As for writing, we have been busy working on The Vigilant Monkey. I'm looking forward to creating new advertising relationships in the new year.

 

And finally, I am thrilled to announce that I am now signed with Michael Rodriguez of The Roster Agency. I first met Michael last year when he came in to speak to my on-camera acting class at the Penny Templeton Studio. By total chance, we ran into each other again at a headshot workshop at TVI Studios last month and once more at an Actors Connection seminar. Words cannot adequately describe just how happy I am to be working with him =)

 

2009 has been an amazing year, and I am incredibly grateful to everyone who has helped make it such an experience. Have a Merry Christmas, enjoy the festivities these next two weeks, and I'll see you in 2010!!

 

- Melissa