Transfers Audition

Hey, so it turns out I can post the video! So here it is... there are a lot of issues with it, but I think it is a pretty good performance in general.

Taking a Break

Hello

So, I am going to take a break from talking about acting just for one post.
I HAVE to talk about Wisconsin.

As you may know, I grew up in Wisconsin, moved to California for a semester and was forced to move back to Wisconsin for financial reasons.

At the time that seemed like a horrible thing, but now, I am so glad I am not missing this school year at Madison.

First, earlier in the year President Obama came to the UW to give a speech, which was so exciting.

Second, the "Teach Me How to Bucky" video was created which is hilariously awesome:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVAZXZfIlNk

Third, Badgers went to the Rose Bowl, we didn't win, but still.

Fourth, the Packers WON THE SUPER BOWL!

Fifth, I voted for the first time, and in an election which turned out to be very significant, not only for Wisconsin, but potentially for other state policies as well. Scott Walker has created a bill that will cut out "collective bargaining rights" for public employees. If you haven't heard about it you probably will soon. The Democratic representitives LEFT THE STATE to prevent the vote from taking place yesterday. Schools have been closing left and right because of teacher and student walk outs, the Madison school district has been closed for three days now. Also, I work right next to the Capitol and so when I look outside the window in my office, from ten stories up, I can see thousands of protesters and I can hear their music and their speeches. It is crazy!!

So I thought I would comment on all of that just because I am in awe, I am glad I am here to witness such an exciting year for Wisconsin.

I know I said I wasn't going to talk about acting.... but Im an actor... so I can't help it, so:

Tonight is opening night for Guys and Dolls eeeek. I will try to post pictures of me in my costumes!

Also, I am submiting a filmed audition for a pretty big project. I know for sure that it will be viewed by the producers, but I am not exactly what the description for the part was looking for. I think I am close enough to the description that they would be fine with that. I REALLY wish I could post the video for you, but I am not sure if there are legal issues with that for a bigger project like this. I think my performance was pretty good though. I mumbled a little at points and I realized I talked in the back of my throat a lot, if that makes sense to you. Anyway, I think it is a cool oportunity just to be seen by people who are higher up in the industry so I am excited about that.


OK, this is the longest post I have done in a while! I hope you enjoyed reading it.

We are not permitted to choose the frame of our destiny. But what we put into it is ours.

-Dag Hammarskjold

Wade Bradford's Tomorrow's Wish

Hello!

I am sick of feeling unproductive! SO I recorded me performing Juniper's monologue from Tomorrow's Wish by Wade Bradford. I had to cut down the monologue a lot, because you are usually given about two minutes to perform a monologue for auditions.

I hope you enjoy!

Stuck in a Rut

Hello!

Happy Valentines Day!

Well... I have been doing a few things lately.

First of all, rehearsals for Guys and Dolls are going well, I think it is going to be a great show. Tonight is the first dress rehearsal and we open on Friday night! The hot box dances are very cute, plus I get to wear a red wig for one dance and a blond wig for the other... its crazy!

Secondly, I had been auditioning for a student film in Chicago. I got two callbacks which is really exciting, but judging from the atmosphere at my last callback, I am not going to get the part. However, I haven't heard back, so maybe I am wrong.

So I have gotten myself into an aggravating situation. I REALLY want to be part of another film, but that just doesn't seem like it is going to happen because I will be going to France for a study abroad program from May 18 through the end of June. Most projects that are auditioning now are set to film during that time period. :( Also I am hoping to do another study abroad program for the fall semester in England. We will see about that.

As of right now, my plan is to study abroad in the fall and then graduate at the end of the fall semester of 2012. I will then work and save up money for 6-12 months in Wisconsin, while trying to get jobs in Chicago. When I have enough money saved up($5-10,000), I will move back to California. There is a light at the end of the tunnel my friends!

I hope all is well with you.

Never give up. Keep your thoughts and your mind always on the goal.

-Tom Bradley

Oh and also, GO PACK GO! Superbowl champs!

Demo Reel

SO,
I got footage from the Unborn. So, finally you can actually see some of my work! Here you go:


I hope you enjoy!
MRaemisch@yahoo.com

Guys and Dolls

Hello,

So I got a callback for a lead in Guys and Dolls which was exciting... but I was definitely not the strongest singer there. So I was just hoping to get the roll of a hotbox dancer.. no such luck.

I think the main contributor in that is that I have only been in one VACT show and that was years ago, the other contenders for those dancers were regular VACT actors. I was cast as mission girl. Not as exciting but I am still thrilled to be back to acting.
The director said he is taking a film noir approach to the musical and is really changing the roll of the chorus members so I am excited to see what happens there!

Long time...

Ok... so I haven't acted in anything since... about a year ago. NOT COOL.

I mean, I have been in 2 acting classes in that year, but still. I need to work on that.

SO. I am auditioning on Mon/Tue for Guys and Dolls. I am auditioning for Sarah Brown, but I think I am probably too young for that role. The character is supposed to be 25. They may be fine with it, as long as they have a leading man who is young enough. It unlikely that I will get it because I have only done one show with this company, but I want to send the message that I would like a leading role right away.

Second, I got an audition in Chicago, and it sounds pretty cool. The audition isn't until January 29th, but I am excited for it. I love film acting more than theater acting, I can't lie.

I hope to be updating a lot more soon!

The changes in our life must come from the impossibility to live otherwise than according to the demands of our conscience ... not from our mental resolution to try a new form of life.

-Leo Tolstoy