Scene study class was re-scheduled to 10am this morning in account for the Academy Awards. My scene partner and I were hoping to get final approval from our acting coach that we had finished our work on our scene but our performance missed the mark so we will be bringing it back to class next week. I have been really struggling with the scene and playing this character. A charismatic Catholic priest who grew up on the Bronx streets and is now being accused of molestation. In this particular scene my objective is to convince Sister James of my innocence. But for some reason I’m finding it difficult to cover my emotion of fear and anger with casual-ness. On top of that I’m trying to incorporate a Bronx accent and keep everything grounded and intimate. So I’ll have to really work on it this week.
An interesting thing that Lisa (my acting coach) said at the end of class today is to watch the Oscars and keep your eyes on the goal. A lot can happen in a year. Why couldn’t it be us on that stage? And if we train ourselves everyday just like an Olympian, then things will eventually happen. On the flip side, I was watching the Biography of Johnny Depp. I really respect his work and he has mentioned to other people that he doesn’t need an award to feel validation. He just works on the projects that speak to his spirit.
I was also recently informed that Parry Shen (of Better Luck Tomorrow fame) wrote a very kind blog entry about me on his website. How unexpected and very generous. Parry, I wish you the best in your career as well. We should do a project together. Maybe an Asian version of Brokeback Mountain. Two Asian men who have immigrated to America in 1864 in search of the golden mountain but work during the day building railroads. Their relationship blossoms…
We could approach Ang Lee, or maybe even Justin Lin. This project would almost gaurantee us an Academy Award. What do you think!
Just kidding.
On another note, my commercial agency called me Saturday about an audition on Monday. It’s for Intel and it’s a going to be for web distribution. Nothing exciting, but at least I have an audition.
hey david, your blogs are so much more fun to read than parry’s. yours is more honest. his is all edited and obviously there to talk about his accomplishments (nothing wrong with that), but just not as raw and honest and truthful as yours. thanks!
Actually, it’s 2 white guys and an asian. The song is “2 G’s” by Lumbajac..
http://www.lumbajac.com
BOGIES
David, you should check Parry’s blog out, he gives a lot of tips on “the biz” and shares many experiences he’s had on projects he’s been on. He really breaks things down and offers a lot of encouragement to up and coming actors. He offers a glimpse of life on the set that many of us don’t have the opportunity to see which I think is pretty cool.