Sometimes the EXCITEMENT!...:)...

My life as of today has become everything that is QUEEN VICTORIA’S WEDDING! This short film is the first project that I will have the pleasure of co-producing and co-starring in. I am grateful beyond measure to have this opportunity, and the fact that I get to learn as much as I can about the whole process (in a "hands on" setting) is mind boggling to me. You see, things started several weeks ago, when I had this huge desire come over me to just “do something, do anything.” I could barely wait to get B.J. on the phone the next day to tell her my plan, which really wasn't a plan...:)...Problem was, I had no specifics on what I wanted to do. Short film? Webseries? Storyline? Script? I had nothing. So, B.J. suggested that we work together on a short film that she had already written. I would do a role, and also co-produce. Now, just a few short weeks later, we have a full cast and crew, and have been approved for our locations to shoot. Yesterday we did our first walk through with one of the EP's. Countless professionals (on and off camera) have joined forces with us on this project, and I can’t help but believe we'll have a very positive outcome. *SIGH!* :) So, the plan is to shoot mid June 2009. Press Release coming soon. Please keep us all in your prayers!

In between family, school, looking for a day job, and working on QVW, I have done a few other things as well:

• I'm still seeking a Commercial Rep and Voice-Over Rep here in Los Angeles. I've talked to a few agents, followed up on some referrals, and even had a wonderful conversation with a “celebrity father” who offered to pass my stuff on to some of his connections.


• Happened upon the fact that my LAUP commercials had started running. Remember that night I went to the Tony Rock thing with Kendra? Well, I though I heard the tale end of one of them (the announcer part) as I was getting into my car at 2:00am! Needless to say, I was on the horn bright and early the next morning, following up on few things, if you know what I mean….:)…Turns out I was right. Maybe you’ve heard the spots by now, if not check them out here and here.

• I’ve attended several events. Well, the fist week of April, I TRIED to attend an event. You see, I experienced my first HOLLYWOOD SNUB. Hhhmppphh! I was on the list, got all dressed up, and was then denied entry at the Red Carpet. (Apparently the VIP list had been cut down.) Oh well, you live and you learn right? On 4/11 I attended the 1st Annual She Cares Celebrity Basketball Game in Malibu, CA. Kinda far from home, but it was loads of fun. Lots of celebrities on hand. I walked the Red Carpet, and did an interview. (See a few photos. There are more on MySpace and Facebook.) Not sure of where the interview will pop up. On 4/22 I attended Bonnie Gillespie’s Cricket Feet Showcase. Very, very cool. Very, very organized. (Which I love!) For me, it is such a wonderful thing to be around talented folks and watch them perfect their craft. Red Carpet and free food/drinks don’t hurt either!...:)…On 4/24 I attended my friend Victor Orlando’s CD Concert, where he and his band really brought the funk! It was awesome.

In other news, I’m loving television right now. The favorites are still going strong, and I love the new show IN THE MOTHERHOOD. So funny. I used to watch it as a webseries online.

I’m still getting things together for my Keynote Speaking gig in October.

No auditions as of late, but to tell you the truth, I’m perfectly fine with it, too busy to care right now. That's definitely a first for me!...:)...

Shenita Moore
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Living the Hollywood Life!...:)...

Feature Film Audition – FRIENDSHIP– 11/10/08

Hey guys, thanks for continuing to check in with me!

Okay, so the last week has been crazy busy. First off, to catch you up on my auditions, the feature film audition above was through my New Mexico agent. Man, I'm really hoping to book this job so that I can work! I'm sending out **positive vibes** right now! I found out late last week that MY NAME IS EARL went on without me...:(...I'm going to guess it was because I was too young for the role, because I know I knocked that audition out of the park. And how often do you hear me say that?...:)...Hopefully they'll bring me in for something else in the near future. In other news, I was chatting with my writer/producer friend B.J. this morning, and it looks like she's getting several of her projects picked up. I'm so excited for her, because she really deserves this. I'm also excited about the possibility of working on one of her projects. So, We'll see what happens.

Rewind to last Friday night (11/7), Todd and I went to a screening of my friend George Loving Jackson's movie, called THEY LOVE ME. George wrote, produced, and starred in this project, and I really have to give him his kudos! I think that he did a great job, considering it was his first time out. I'm always happy to support my friends/peers who have the courage to create their own stuff. Hopefully one day I'll have some of that courage!...:)...

After church on Sunday afternoon (11/9), Kendra invited me to tag along with her and her cousin, Keith David, to the closing performance of Ebony Repertory Theatre's staged play TWO TRAINS RUNNING. Believe me when I say that this play was amazing, and so very inspiring! After the show, I was talking to a few of the actors about how hard 2008 had been on the industry, and how much they'd just inspired me to keep forging ahead. In which Earl Billings looked at me and said: "You can't quit acting! God has put this on your heart, you can't give it up!" Very cool right?!? So, with Mr. Billings' words of wisdom, I am determined to keep moving forward...:)...Here are but a few of the photos I took that afternoon. If you'd like to see more, they can be found on my MySpace page, and eventually on my Website.

Lastly, last night (11/11), I was very fortunate to have had the opportunity to attend a live concert performance with International Recording Artist Jesse Campbell at the Aqua Lounge in Beverly Hills. I was a VIP guest, which was very cool, and Jesse's performance was amazing. I had a blast! I told him, as we posed together for pictures together, that I'd been a fan of his music for quite some time, and I that I think he has "voice like silk," which he does...:)...I'm definitely looking forward to supporting his comeback, and I think you should too. Click here to visit his MySpace page for more information and his upcoming performances. I'm working on getting pictures of last nights event, and will post them as soon as I do.

Luv you guys!

- Shenita.

Deep Breath....Okay, GO!

Of course when I wait this long between posts, there's always A LOT to talk about. So, let's get started!...:)...

After 2 years, I finally got the braids again. It took a total of three days, on and off, but they look really cute, and the low maintenance aspect is so worth it! Now that that's done, my intentions are to order some more of my "braided" pics later this week. I also have to make sure to get them up on the internet for the agents ASAP. Man, am I praying that this will be the solution to get me out there a little more. I mean, I know there's this whole "pending strike" issue, but from what I can see around town, production is still charging forward. We'll see what happens.

Last Monday (7/28) night I attended a workshop run by Commercial CD Terry Berland and Theatrical Acting Coach Sharon Chatten. I must say that it always amazes me when I attend these workshops, because as an 11 year veteran here in Los Angeles (yes, it's been 11 years!), I still have so much to learn. As the workshop began, I was selected as part of their "lottery" to do a theatrical scene with another girl. The scene went very, very well. So much so, that after class, both Terry and Sharon praised my work. (That's always great to hear from industry professionals, right?!...:)...) Now don't get me wrong, of course my partner and I were given some adjustments during the scene, but I think because we were able to adjust to them well, it made us stand out a little more. Also, it didn't hurt that we got to go last. I sent both ladies "thank you's" so hopefully I'm on the brain long enough to garner an audition or two as a result.

In other news, a couple of weeks ago, on the very same afternoon I was expecting an official meet-and-greet phone call from my new VO reps out of Portland, I got a call from my local VO reps telling me that I was being dropped. **GASP!** Now, I had a feeling that they were going to be dropping some folks, because they had recently merged with another agency, but I think I was hoping deep down inside that I wouldn't be part of the drop list...:(...That being said, I know that the Lord had my back on this one, because he was right on time with the Portland reps. You guys, I was with my Los Angeles VO reps for 8 years, so the blow of that could have been pretty severe. All in all, I managed to get through the whole ordeal unscathed, and surprisingly, I haven't shed a tear. I will need to start looking for a new VO rep here in Los Angeles sometime in the near future. Actually, I think I will save that task for early 2009, after I make some more advancements in the commercial and theatrical worlds....:)...

Speaking of VO's, remember a while back when I read for the new animated show CLEVELAND? Wanna know who scored the role? Yep, none other than Ms. Sanaa Lathan herself. Congrats to her! At least I am (was) in good company right?...:)...

What else is going on?

• Oh yeah, rehearsals for the full staged production of TRACKS started Monday (8/4). Whew, that's going to be a lot of work for us behind the scenes, and Tann has asked me to share one of the smaller roles with her. I still need to read the revised script before I accept, but either way, I'd love for you guys to come check it out when it goes up in late September 2008!
  
• Production on THE THIRST has halted. The director is in the process of working through some production issues.
• We've been talking, and I might be up for a project through my writer friend B.J. Rouse next year. We'll see.
  
• Taya-Morgan's agent wants some new pics. Anyone know of any good kiddie photogs who don't charge very much?
  
• I was featured in the Albuquerque The Magazine's August 2008 issue after entering a contest they had. They're sending me a copy. Once I get it, I will post it up. As a result, they've approached me about featuring me in their Film column. Pretty Cool!
  

On another (real life) note, the truth of the matter is, I have to put a little more effort into my Plan B. Things don't always go as planned, and after all, I do have a lot of responsibilities. That being said, not only will I be going back to school this fall, but I'm also looking for a day job again. Yikes! So as always, ya'll keep me in your prayers, because there's only so many balls one person can juggle.

P.S. Paris Hilton is a fool for this, but why do I love it so much?!?...:)...

- Me.