today, I’m gonna talk about acting—
I am a rising senior acting major and have already had quite a bit of training, but coming out this summer to Los Angeles I felt as though all my knowledge of acting was getting in my way. I was doing too much “acting” and not enough “being”. With the [...]
July 27, 2009
Categories: Reflection . . Author: Joanna Bateman . Comments: 3 Comments
This weekend I venture to Vegas. I have lived so many amazing moments here in the city of angels. From the white walls and beautiful art at the Getty, to lunch and dinner with my roommates, to Santa Monica pier, to Marilyn’s beneficial coaching that has shaped me into a better actor–a better person. [...]
July 24, 2009
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My dad is always reminding me to watch where I’m walking.
My dad is always reminding me of a lot of things, actually…
“Let the people in the elevator walk out first.” — “Don’t hit your head on the corner of the fireplace.”– “Sit up straight”– “Head over your plate” — “Don’t mumble” — “Express yourself”–”Stand tall”–
Advice [...]
June 30, 2009
Categories: Reflection . . Author: Joanna Bateman . Comments: 8 Comments
I take a deep breath, It’s Friday night after all, and Los Angeles is turning out to be quite the thrill ride–And I’m a thrill seeker, so it’s great. I spend all day in a casting office watching actors live the life I one day will have. I almost deleted that sentence to add the [...]
June 13, 2009
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