I've done it again...

I opened my mouth, and I don't remember exactly what came out. Is it to early in my career to get a publicist? Please, let me explain.

I saw a BSW bulletin on MySpace last week asking for actors willing to comment on THIS ARTICLE. It sparked immediate interest in me, because I think this might be directly realted to the UCLA study I participated in earlier this year. I connected with the writer at BSW, and give my two cents on the subject. Problem is, I don't remember exactly what I said. (I get kind of passionate about things sometimes, and tend to ramble.) Like you didn't know that already, right?...:)...At any rate, I am VERY happy that a spotlight is shining on this issue, but I personally don't understand how a lawsuit would/will help the matter. Maybe I'm just not seeing the full picture. Any of you have comments/opinions you'd like to share on the subject?

(By the way, I'll let you know when the article goes to print, and which of my comments make the final cut.)

IN OTHER NEWS:

I had a blast this past Saturday. Loni is the best! She is sooo funny. I was dumbfounded when she gave me a birthday shot out (although quite embarassing...:)...) at the end of the show!...Thanks girl. I felt special!...:)...Definitely catch her stand up if you have the opportunity. In addition to Loni (and several other comics), we were treated to some good laughs by Tony Rock, Chris Rock's brother. Let me tell you, by the time I left there I had cried several times from laughter. I needed that.

Today I spent my hard earned cash to be part of a mass electronic mailing to Agents/Managers seeking new talent. Although I'm hesitant to spend the money, I need to get this done ya'll, and I just DO NOT have the time to do it by myself. Please pray with me that someone will see that "Guest Star" glimmer in my headshot, and call me in just in time for Pilot Season 2007!...:)...

I tell you, all I need is for someone to "believe in me." I know I can get the job done!

Anyways, that's it for now.

Happy Holidays if you don't hear from me til the New Year!

Be well.

2006 is almost a wrap.

VO Audition - 12/12/06 - ???

Although I won't be on THE LOST ROOM this week, (which is actually turning out to be a pretty good mini-series) I will be on BRINGING HOME BABY which will air again this morning at 10:30am on TLC.

My birthday is tomorrow (12/13). Yes, the big 3-0! So, of course, I've been doing a lot of reflecting lately. I know one thing, my New Year's resolutions are going to be real meaty for 2007! Me, my husband, and several of our friends will be celebrating my birthday over the weekend. Loni's show included...:)...I can't wait to laugh.

I've been very busy (and stressed) lately with the holidays, mi familia, my day job, THIS and THIS. As a result I've had to forfeit one of my guilty pleasures (aka the SAG Screenings!) I've missed a lot of good ones too: BABEL, BLOOD DIAMOND, APOCOLYPTO, THE GOOD GERMAN (w/George Clooney and Tobey Maguire doing the Q/A, no less!). Oh well, I'm sure I'll get to see the flicks at some point. I know one thing though, I CAN NOT, and WILL NOT, wait to see DREAMGIRLS on Christmas Day! The movie looks really, really good, and it looks like Jennifer Hudson is really doing her thang!

Although she was on American Idol, it seems like this girl has blown up overnight. She is certainly going to kick down the door as the most successful American Idol to date if she gets an Oscar Nomination. She must be on cloud 9.

I know I would be.

Signed,

The Birthday Girl.

VO Audition - 12/1/06 - CD ROM PROJECT

A potpourri of sorts...

On my way to work yesterday morning, I saw the billboard for THE LOST ROOM (fka MOTEL MAN.) If you remember, that’s the project I auditioned for, and had a callback for, while I was in New Mexico over the summer. As I was shaking off the slight twinge of rejection I was feeling, I drove past a film set not even 1/2 block away. Oh yes, it seems as if the Hollywood “gods” were laughing at me yesterday!

I’m still trying to get my game plan together for finding a new agent and/or a manger to work with. I’m grateful, because I’ve been able to steal away some time to submit myself to a few folks. A big part of me is just hoping that one of them will bite, so I won't have to do a mass mailing.

Hmmmm, what else have I been up to that you all might care about?...:)...

I’ve be gearing up to get back in the gym. I HAVE been walking with the girls, which is cool, but I need some high intensity workouts. I keep making plans to go, but as soon as something else comes up, I cancel. Bad, bad Shenita! My husband reminded me this morning that a HUGE PART of my “job” as an actor is to look good, so that was definitely an incentive. Gee, he might as well of just pointed at my “mommy belly” and laughed. Just kidding, I know what he meant, and it's certainly true...:)...

I’ve been hitting up my local Blockbuster to get my WEEDS: SEASON ONE fix. I even got my husband hooked on the show…:)…

Exciting News: Last week I got my packet in the mail for the festival in Tampa next spring! I have a few weeks before I have to send it back, so now the brain storming must begin. What will I teach a workshop about? It was suggested that I conduct a workshop about what it takes to move to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career. I guess that would work, I AM knowledgeable about that...:)...This should be a really fun experience. Years ago, my friend Victoria and I had thought about taking trips back to New Mexico to conduct workshops like these. We never acted upon it though. At any rate, I’ll keep you posted as I piece my ideas together. In the meantime, for those of you out there who are planning to move to L.A. one day, what would you find beneficial to learn in a workshop such as this? Let me know. Please post, or send me an e-mail: shenita@shenitamoore.com.

Speaking of New Mexico, things are going VERY WELL with the The New Mexico Actors Guide®. The industry feedback has been overwhelming! I’ve had so many requests (from legitimate industry contacts, mind you) that it’s taken me by surprise. One thing that has been a disappointment though, is the lack of actor participation. I won’t let that keep me from publishing this winter though. I will charge forward with the folks who have signed up. I've found that there is definitely a need for this guide, and I’m going to fill it! The New Mexico Actors Guide®.

Until next time,

Me.

Counting my blessings during this Thanksgiving Holiday...

You probably wouldn’t believe me if I told you the ups and downs I’ve gone through over the last couple of weeks. My husband and I are convinced that God is challenging us for some reason greater than we know. Let me tell you, I will most certainly be rejoicing when we can move into the “calm after the storm!” ...:)...

On the downside:

• I had to go to the emergency room last week with not one, but two potentially life threatening conditions that, thank the Lord, were treatable!
• I don’t feel as if I’m any closer to leaving my day job.
• It looks like I might be agentless during yet another Pilot Season.
• Fatigue caused me to miss both the screening, and the AFTRA event I was supposed to attend last week. It looks like I might need to slow my roll a little bit.

I'm trying not to worry though, because I HAVE had a few great things happen to me as well, that have shown me that I really need to “count my blessings” and not sweat the small stuff!

On the upside:

• I have been feeling VERY GOOD about my VO Auditions lately. I’m hoping that it’s just a matter of time before I book something.
• I am an auntie again! Number 14 and counting!...
• I went to a very cool party last week. An old friend of mine Adriana Garza won a Glamour Magazine Contest, and is featured in their December 06 issue.
• I found out yesterday that I will be receiving some GREY’S ANATOMY love very soon. Cool beans! I want to hug the guy that invented residuals...:)...(Actually, while I’m on the subject of GREYS ANATOMY, you guys have to send out some “recurring dust” my way. I am just dying to get back on that show!...)

I think that's it for now.

Happy Turkey Day!...

She-She.

P.S. Actors, if you haven't already, don't forget to sign up to be listed in The New Mexico Actors Guide®. I've just recently extended the deadline to December 15, 2006 at 5:00pm. Send me an e-mail if you have any questions.

VO Audition - 11/16/06 - ANTIGUA & BARBUDA TV PROGRAM