1. The Artist has auditioned for a variety of parts this month. He has auditioned for:
*A part in an Owl City music video
*A "feature hosting" job on The Disney Channel
*A sports reporter for a kids show
*A Samsung commercial
*A audition that consisted of him doing different facial expressions
*A guest spot in two NBC pilots
*A guest spot in a Nick show
2. He also booked (and shot) his part in two movies, "Long Way Down" and "House Arrest".
3. What were the parts he read for? They included:
*A kid that enjoys Patron Tequila
*A high school student
*A kid that thinks he is an alien
*A teen troublemaker
*A host of various TV feature segments
*A karate loving teen
*An Owl City super fan
4. Does he fit any of the above parts? Let's see!
*He doesn't enjoy Patron on a regular basis
*He is close to being in high school
*What kid doesn't feel like an alien at various times?
*He might be a teen but he is not a troublemaker (don't tell him I said that!)
*He likes TV so why not be a host?
*He is going to learn more about karate so he can be be convincing when he demonstrates his skills
*I've only met two Owl City super fans in my life and Zach is not one of them
5. I love that March has been a busy month. I also love that he auditions for a variety of roles!
6. Have you checked out Zach's new reel? If not, follow the link below to find the reel. It's in the middle of the page under "related videos".
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4115971/
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Monday, March 4, 2013
Adventures In Scientology Part 2
(For Part One of my story hit the link http://bit.ly/12oxLyW)
I was working on a PR piece when we somehow got on the subject of Fat Tuesday. The discussion moved from Fat Tuesday parties to the start of Lent. The conversation went like this:
Not-Me: "Aren't you a Scientologist?"
Me: "Not the last time I checked."
Not-Me: "Really? What are you?"
Me: "Spiritual Free Agent."
Not-Me: "Then why are you here if you're not a Scientologist?"
My coworker was surprised I'm not a member of the religion. He also seemed surprised that I didn't care that others in the office were members of Scientology. I think members of the church are so used to a negative public view that they don't meet many "outsiders" who are okay with the religion.
Once it became clear I wasn't a member of the religion, a portion of each work day was filled with Scientology discussions:
*One of my coworkers wore a different Scientology event hat or shirt everyday to try and get me to ask about the article of clothing. The simple question would always lead into a LONG Scientology values discussion.
*The father of the owners started the Scientology church in another state in the 1960s. He also helped push the Narconon group to a larger role in the church.
*Some of the clients the company signed would have second thoughts after they discovered the Scientology connection with the company. There would be many long "it's our personal beliefs and not our professional beliefs" discussions with clients.
*The company computer databases and programs were all assigned names that were tributes to famous Scientology teachers and leaders.
*Everyday problems were solved by focusing on the issue, visualizing the issue, drawing a picture of the issue, asking someone if they recognize the issue depicted in the picture and clearing all previous definitions of the issue out of the reactive thought process.
I told Dana the entire experience was like being in a crime movie where the next victim starts piecing together the evidence to late to save himself. It was also like a horror movie where the next victim realizes someone else is in the house and waiting to jump out and kill him.
I'm not trying to say it was a horrible experience working for these PR guys. They were all (somewhat) nice to me and a few were even very friendly. I don't even have an issue with anyone that wants to be a Scientologist. If your religion makes you happy, then feel free to worship the religion of your choice!
My main problem with the place?
It was like being at a Scientology Day Camp. I didn't dislike the work at all. I just got tired of the all day/everyday plugs for Scientology.
I've finished my time at the Scientology Day Camp. I've learned more than I ever wanted to about the religion.
I hope I haven't been programmed to be a Scientology Sleeper Agent that will wake up one day to spread the gospel. If that does happen to me, you'll know why I'm asking you to focus, visualize and draw a picture.
I was working on a PR piece when we somehow got on the subject of Fat Tuesday. The discussion moved from Fat Tuesday parties to the start of Lent. The conversation went like this:
Not-Me: "Aren't you a Scientologist?"
Me: "Not the last time I checked."
Not-Me: "Really? What are you?"
Me: "Spiritual Free Agent."
Not-Me: "Then why are you here if you're not a Scientologist?"
My coworker was surprised I'm not a member of the religion. He also seemed surprised that I didn't care that others in the office were members of Scientology. I think members of the church are so used to a negative public view that they don't meet many "outsiders" who are okay with the religion.
Once it became clear I wasn't a member of the religion, a portion of each work day was filled with Scientology discussions:
*One of my coworkers wore a different Scientology event hat or shirt everyday to try and get me to ask about the article of clothing. The simple question would always lead into a LONG Scientology values discussion.
*The father of the owners started the Scientology church in another state in the 1960s. He also helped push the Narconon group to a larger role in the church.
*Some of the clients the company signed would have second thoughts after they discovered the Scientology connection with the company. There would be many long "it's our personal beliefs and not our professional beliefs" discussions with clients.
*The company computer databases and programs were all assigned names that were tributes to famous Scientology teachers and leaders.
*Everyday problems were solved by focusing on the issue, visualizing the issue, drawing a picture of the issue, asking someone if they recognize the issue depicted in the picture and clearing all previous definitions of the issue out of the reactive thought process.
I told Dana the entire experience was like being in a crime movie where the next victim starts piecing together the evidence to late to save himself. It was also like a horror movie where the next victim realizes someone else is in the house and waiting to jump out and kill him.
I'm not trying to say it was a horrible experience working for these PR guys. They were all (somewhat) nice to me and a few were even very friendly. I don't even have an issue with anyone that wants to be a Scientologist. If your religion makes you happy, then feel free to worship the religion of your choice!
My main problem with the place?
It was like being at a Scientology Day Camp. I didn't dislike the work at all. I just got tired of the all day/everyday plugs for Scientology.
I've finished my time at the Scientology Day Camp. I've learned more than I ever wanted to about the religion.
I hope I haven't been programmed to be a Scientology Sleeper Agent that will wake up one day to spread the gospel. If that does happen to me, you'll know why I'm asking you to focus, visualize and draw a picture.
Friday, March 1, 2013
Adventures In Scientology Part 1
One of the main parts of the Dadager job is having a flexible schedule. The ability to run to a last minute audition is vital due to the fast pace of the acting business.
The other side of that coin is the need to make money and pay bills. I've been doing various odd jobs and contract gigs since moving to Los Angeles. I've met a lot of really nice people and learned some new skills.
I recently finished working a PR job. The gig started at 6am because the company has a lot of clients on the east coast. It really wasn't that bad driving to work on the 405 early in the morning. I've determined the reason traffic starts backing up is because of the meter lights that control the flow of traffic getting on the 405. Traffic zips by at a smoother pace when drivers can enter the 405 at their own pace. The meter lights stagger the flow of traffic just enough to start a back-up after they come on at 6am.
I'd leave work at 2pm so I would beat rush hour traffic and still have time to enjoy a good portion of the afternoon.
The main work-related part of the job that began to crop up on the first day of the job was the business philosophy of L. Ron Hubbard. The company based its business on the statistics model of Hubbard.
The business model follows the idea that statistics must increase every day, every week and every year.
There is no allowance for normal business slumps or any kind of slow down in the economy. If the stats don't increase then there must be someone working against the company and its ideas.
My training consisted of a 200+ page printout of instructions for their computer programs and various techniques for "influencing the reactions" of clients. I read all 200+ pages because I was amazed at how much mind whammy mumbo jumbo was involved in the instructions.
I was also given a book to read that is intended for 12-15 year-olds. The book is supposed to help you learn to think for yourself and get a handle on everyday data that you can use in your life.
I also found out that Dianetics can help me with my need to drink caffeine. Dianetics can cure food allergies. Watching too much television is bad because all of the major media outlets run subliminal messages designed to control the masses. The barriers to learning are lack of mass, too steep a gradient and "blow" (a misunderstood word or phrase).
I gained all of the above knowledge in my first week!
I'll have more Hubbard-based fun when I post Part 2 of my "Adventures In Scientology"!
The other side of that coin is the need to make money and pay bills. I've been doing various odd jobs and contract gigs since moving to Los Angeles. I've met a lot of really nice people and learned some new skills.
I recently finished working a PR job. The gig started at 6am because the company has a lot of clients on the east coast. It really wasn't that bad driving to work on the 405 early in the morning. I've determined the reason traffic starts backing up is because of the meter lights that control the flow of traffic getting on the 405. Traffic zips by at a smoother pace when drivers can enter the 405 at their own pace. The meter lights stagger the flow of traffic just enough to start a back-up after they come on at 6am.
I'd leave work at 2pm so I would beat rush hour traffic and still have time to enjoy a good portion of the afternoon.
The main work-related part of the job that began to crop up on the first day of the job was the business philosophy of L. Ron Hubbard. The company based its business on the statistics model of Hubbard.
The business model follows the idea that statistics must increase every day, every week and every year.
There is no allowance for normal business slumps or any kind of slow down in the economy. If the stats don't increase then there must be someone working against the company and its ideas.
My training consisted of a 200+ page printout of instructions for their computer programs and various techniques for "influencing the reactions" of clients. I read all 200+ pages because I was amazed at how much mind whammy mumbo jumbo was involved in the instructions.
I was also given a book to read that is intended for 12-15 year-olds. The book is supposed to help you learn to think for yourself and get a handle on everyday data that you can use in your life.
I also found out that Dianetics can help me with my need to drink caffeine. Dianetics can cure food allergies. Watching too much television is bad because all of the major media outlets run subliminal messages designed to control the masses. The barriers to learning are lack of mass, too steep a gradient and "blow" (a misunderstood word or phrase).
I gained all of the above knowledge in my first week!
I'll have more Hubbard-based fun when I post Part 2 of my "Adventures In Scientology"!
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