VO Audition - HP TELEVISION COMMERCIAL - 8/15/07

This went very well. They were looking for a Serena Williams sound-a-like to do some looping for her new commercial. It works this Friday, 8/17, coincidentally enough, the same day I'm taping TEMPTATION.

We'll see what happens. I'd love to have the "problem" of having to juggle my schedule!...:)...

Shenita.

VO Audition - CAPITAL ONE - 8/10/07

I BOOKED Temptation!

That's what I'm talking about!...:)...Let the games begin. I tape on Friday, 8/17.

Last Saturday (7/28) I had a huge wake up call in regards to the VO world. I had my first "monthly meeting" with my new VO manager. And oh my goodness, I learned SO MUCH during the time I spent with her. I was completely amazed at what my voice was able to do. I NEVER realized just how much defining VO copy could enhance a read. I'm amped because she sent me off with quite a large homework assignment for next month. I'm really hoping these new discoveries will translate into bookings!

Last week I dropped off some h/r's to my agent, and we briefly discussed the possibility of me getting new photography done. I'm having a slight problem though. Lately, I've been really struggling with defining who I am as a person/actor, and deciding how I want people to perceive me. I want that decision to play a large part of my new shoot. Actually, it is part of my VO assignment as well. So, I have a lot of work ahead of me.

Sent off my paperwork to my new agent in New Mexico the other day. The NM Film Commission just announced 4 new projects are starting up there this month, including a new television series. I think that makes 10 new projects there this summer.

Lastly, I just found out I won a free copy of the ROSS REPORTS. Cool! Maybe now I'll get around to doing that Soaps Mailing I'd mentioned a while back.

As usual, please keep me in your thoughts and prayers!

Love ya,

S.

Happy Birthday Taya-Morgan!

My oldest turns 5 today!

Man, I really feel like I've accomplished something. I remember vividly when she was one week old, and my mom was packing up to return to Atlanta. I was begging her to stay just a little longer, and Todd was sweating some serious bullets...:)...But here we are, 5 years later, and everybody's fine!

I'm sure the best is yet to come!...:)...

Shenita.

Temptation x 2...

Game Show Audition - TEMPTATION - 7/26/07

Okay. Yes, I did it. I auditioned for a game show. I get e-mails about them all the time, so I finally figured "Hey, why not?!? I could really use a grand prize, or even a nice parting gift right about now." It was actually a lot of fun. I stayed around for the long haul, and even won the mock competition I was a part of. As I was leaving, one of the producers told me "It’s very likely that you’ll be chosen to be on the show." Cool! I'll keep you posted!...:)...

The most excitement of the evening actually came on the drive TO the "audition." These two "Hollywood Type" girls (who I could hear coming way up the road, honking at random drivers) decided they wanted to throw a few derogatory words at your girl. And, you know I wasn’t having that. Let's just say, after a brief verbal exchange of words we almost made a pit stop on a 101 frontage road, and some very expensive brunette and blonde hair extensions were about to be all over the highway. That is, UNTIL I remembered where I was going. I figured it probably wouldn’t be a good idea to walk up in the audition (even if it was for a game show) all sweaty and disheveled and what not.

You know, I find road rage to be a very funny thing, people who wouldn’t even look in your direction if you were standing right next to them, feel as though just because they’re behind the wheel of a car, they’re invincible. I feel sorry for those two girls if they do that all the time though, because one day someone might not be on their way to an audition. Another thing I found amusing is, why is it, when it comes to me and these public showdowns, are there always 2 girls?!?

-Shenita Jones, Jr.

Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot!

Print Audition - DISNEY - 7/24/07 (Kenyah)
VO Audition - CHEVY - 7/25/07

We ended up having to wait 2.5 hours for Kenyah to be seen yesterday. "Wow," is all I will say. There were some pretty "HOT" people there, in every sense of the word. Folks were complaining left and right. Once we got in the room, it was a quick in and out. I think she did well. We'll see what happens.

My audition this morning was pretty quick, it was a partner read. The agent said we nailed it on the first take, which is cool. It'd be very nice to book it!...:)...

On Monday I sent the Lowy/Brace office an Edible Arrangement to congratulate them on their Emmy Nomination. One of the girls in the office called me personally to thank me, telling me how much they loved it, and how great of an idea it was. I thought that was pretty cool. I sure hope they win an Emmy!

Shenita.