David Chiu

So this week I had a last minute audition for a new Boost Mobile commercial. Looks like Boost Mobile will be introducing GPS functionality in their phones since the lines went something like “I know where you at. I can SEE where you at.” while we stared at our phones. It’s funny ’cause the breakdown I was told was Asian Gangsta. They wanted to see a gangsta swagger. Crazy huh? The cool thing is that for most of the people there it was actually a callback, so the audition was in front of the ad agency. I guess they wanted to try to mix it up a little and throw some Asians in there. We’ll see what happens.

Tuesday was the CBS Comedy Showcase auditions. They kept to a strict 1min time limit and would cut you off if you went over. Luckily for me I developed my 1min monologue from my old stand-up material and also got coaching from an acting coach who loved it. I feel like I really knocked it out of the park, but I guess we’ll see if I get invited to perform at the showcase. I won’t hold my breath.

This Sunday I return to the open-mic scene and will be performing stand-up comedy at Mezclao in Hollywood. I haven’t really told anyone because right now I just need to work out my material and try some new things (along with some old stuff). I will eventually be performing spoken word at different open-mic venues as well - once I get my spoken word material written If you decide to come out and see me sweat it out on stage (possibly literally) - keep in mind that I’m an artist and I’m sensitive about my sh*\t :). Also, don’t be afraid to come by and say Hi!

And if you really want to see me act you should join my scene study class every Sunday at the Joanne Baron/DW Brown acting studio (the website sucks but classes are intense and very methodical).

I gotta remember to start interviewing headshot photographers so I can get new photos with my shaved head :)!