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Twitter: Week Ending 2010-11-21

jcroft — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 14:42:00 +0000

@alphatrivette Congress or maybe the entire DC area should be the first one way trip to Mars. in reply to alphatrivette #

Update for July 22, 2009

jcroft — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 21:09:16 +0000

I have not written a post in almost a month, so it’s about time. I don’t have a specific topic for this one, so a general update.

Rehearsals have started for The Royal Family. I have worked with several of the cast members before and it is going to be a GREAT show. But we have lost Robin Hitchcock due to personal issues and Alpha Trivette will join us later in rehearsals. Alpha just lost his son. Our thoughts are with him. I don’t have a big role in this but do have a lot of busy work. As the houseman JO, I am on and off the stage a lot.

I had an audition for a short the short film Trader Jack last Monday. I did not have my sides as memorized as I would have liked to have them. When I got in front of the camera to do the long side I was given, all the words left me. I did have the print out and referred to it, but I believe it would have looked better if I could have done it verbatim. Teresa Sanson also auditioned, but neither of us received a role.

I am thinking of doing a podcast.

I have 3 stage auditions I want to go to in August, spread out over 4 weeks. And it is the last audition that I would really like to do. I am almost positive that I would land a role in one of the earlier auditions because of the size of the cast needed. If I did not accept a role for or even not audition for the earlier play, there is a good change I will not get any work. Sigh.

A friend of mine, and actor, turned in my headshots to his agent. I called the agent yesterday to follow up. Hope I hear something. It would be nice to have an agent also looking for work for me. Speaking of work, this is a very disturbing article about the Hollywood Middle Class. I know the economy is bad, but when there is so many new ways of distribution (the “New Media”) for potential income, this is horrible for actors.

What I Did: Week Ending 2009-07-19

jcroft — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 08:42:00 +0000

@trancenu Nice pic! in reply to trancenu #
During the meet-&-great Saturday of “The Royal Family” cast, when asked “Who do you teach?”, Robert Muldoon responded: “idiots” #
Tweet. From tweetdeck for iPhone #
Off to find some food and then to audition for a short film: Trader Jack. #
Fracked that up. #
I have a bald headshot as well as one with hair. Everyone asks If I would be willing to shave it again. Maybe I should keep it so #
I like this video by @bobbyllew http://twitvid.com/1B2C5 #
@alphatrivette’s son is very sick. He needs some positive thoughts and support for his son. Please send some. #
RT @ACTORSandCREW: “Acting has to do with saying it as if you meant it, so for me the words are always very important.” – Christopher Walken #
RT @ACTORSandCREW: “One longs for a director with a sense of imagination.” – Alan Rickman #
RT.VO Tip of the Day: Sleeping with a humidifier can help you keep your vocal cords from getting dry so they’re in shape for the day to come #
I am not much for #followfriday but how bout a #ifollow: a list of those I enjoy following. #
#ifollow Local sports: @atlanta_steam, @gwinnettbraves1 @ATLSilverbacks @AtlRollergirls @AtlantaDream @gwtgladiators #
#ifollow I could go on, but I can be lazy sometimes. Local Theatre: @RelapseTheatre #
#ifollow Over Seas actors: @bs10064. Like I said I could go on in categories like this for the 500+ tweeters that I follow. Too lazy. #
Rosewater Theatre in Roswell needs to sell out this weekend, Friday and Saturday at 8 and Sunday at 3pm to keep their doors open. #theatre #

What I Did: Week Ending 2009-07-05

jcroft — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 08:42:00 +0000

its Monday already? #
Bought an iPhone 3GS 32GB in Black yesterday. I am thrilled! #
Cardstar, a nifty little free app for the iPhone that carries all you keychain barcodes. those cards that have a barcode on it for discounts #
@DocGyver Henry mentioned it last night at the gathering. in reply to DocGyver #
@alphatrivette um… I can do without that. in reply to alphatrivette #
I need for my #iphone a good notes organizer that I can sync with my macbook. #
RT @rustytanton: @SWayward http://evernote.com/ #iphone <– Thanks for the suggestion. #
Was able to pair my motorola H700 bluetooth headpiece that I had for over 4 years to my #iPhone is just a few seconds. Fantastic. #
Sangria would go good with my lunch just now. #
RT @gwtgladiators: GLADIATORS NATION!Want to renew or purchase a mini plan but can't commit the amount? ACCEPTING DEPOSITS! $25 gets you in! #
Gwinnett Sports: @GwinnettBraves1 and @gwtgladiators rock. I really like Gwinnett County. #
Office is closing early today. Yeah. wait…. I get paid by the hour. D'OH. #
Monday night received a call from a theatre for an audition based on the recommendation of somebody. Turned it down do to too many conflicts #
Was noisy in the restaurant so I missed out on the name of the Theatre and the person who gave the recommendation. All of August was out. #
I have audition for a short film "Trader Jack" later in July. Have the sides. Time to memorize. #

Opening This Weekend

jcroft — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:21:38 +0000

Once in a Lifetime finally opens this week (Thursday). This has been a little different from other productions. First it’s a student production. A wide range of experience from none to not very many. I suspect I am one of the few to have over 10 stage productions on their resume.

This will also be a very short run, only 4 shows. I try to avoid doing such short runs. A cast will work for weeks is not for two months or even longer and I want to have a good long run to make up for all the work I put into rehearsal. That’s just me. I enjoy the whole process, but a short run just does not seem worth it.

This is an exception of sorts. It is the Alliance Theatre! Although I cannot put just the Alliance Theatre on my resume, people will see Alliance Theatre Acting Program.

Last night was Tech. A lot of standing around, doing parts of scenes while lighting was done. While 10 of us were on stage at the very end of the show, for lighting, it got very quiet. Just then my bowels made a very loud, very long grumble. It was so embarrassing. Everybody heard it and looked in my direction. What was even funnier was that about 2 minutes later, the girl I was standing with also had a small grumbling in the tummy. Everybody fell out. Alpha Trivette made a comment: “Like the Whale Songs which can be heard 400 miles away…”

Anyway, I ramble.

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What I Did: Week Ending 2009-06-14

jcroft — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 08:42:00 +0000

RT @alphatrivette: A color-changing FROG is worshiped as a GOD in India…and these people have NUCLEAR WEAPONS!! #
RT @wcdarling: In US warbling teens, idle rich and pretend docs on TV worshipped as GODS – and these people have NUCLEAR WEAPONS. #
@ARTC No doubt in reply to ARTC #
following @theappleblog and @macworld via twitter and Gizmodo with pictures via http://live.gizmodo.com/. #wwdc #
Loving Gizmodo’s live feed from #wwdc – http://live.gizmodo.com/ #
iPhone has remote wipe personal data if your phone is lost. I so hope no virus is created with that in mind. #
I need an agent in Atlanta. #
@PINKSUGARATL Thanks for the RT! #
RT @michaelianblack: I saw a sign that said “wet paint,” so I peed on it. #
Saturday starts the beginning of tech week for Once in a Lifetime at the Alliance Theatre Acting Program. Opens Thursday in the Blackbox. #
RT @gwtgladiators: Pyle building 2009-2010 Gladiators … http://bit.ly/LXLYE === Ready for October to get here. #

What I Did: Week Ending 2009-05-24

jcroft — Sun, 24 May 2009 08:42:00 +0000

RT @bs10064: link 2 my Chalk Circle blog. Tell me what u think http://is.gd/B6VQ <– very nice, very clean. Now part of my daily RSS reader #
@alphatrivette And the Stiff Upper Lip is not just a saying. in reply to alphatrivette #
VIP’s from corporate office are in a meeting room just feet from my cube. Must close all applications that don’t need to be open. Later. #
RT @alphatrivette: “A government big enough to give you everything you want is strong enough to take everything you have.” Thomas Jefferson #
Took 2 of my 5 cats to the vet this morning for checkups. Vet says because of all the rain in the SE, ticks will be/are very bad this year. #
@bs10064 Cool. Congrats. #
You know I like being categorized as 35 – 45 for age statistics than I do being categorized as 40 – 49. I feel so much older with the second #
RT @_redshoes_: Boys are dumb. <– DUH. .. sorry that was an involuntary reaction. I should no because I am one of them … oh look a cookie #
@bs10064 Thanks for the #followfriday in reply to bs10064 #
mildly drunk. yahoo. Watching Sahara #
Hypnotiq reminds me of something. Can’t quite place it. So does Frangelica #
Had to turn down a play that I did not audition for because of future conflicts. Hate that. #
RT @StephenGordon: “One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors.”-Plato #
I hate the last quote by Plato that I tweeted. I keep thinking I should run for office because I hate what it has become. Don’t want it. #
@TheyAct Thanks!! in reply to TheyAct #
I hate politics, but if for some reason I could give back our liberties… I would. We are socialist. open your eyes. it’s true. #
about to watch Indiana Jones #
yes, 1 am est. #
Morning #

What I Did: Week Ending 2009-05-10

jcroft — Sun, 10 May 2009 08:42:00 +0000

RT @collective_soul: A fan explains why you should follow us on Twitter: http://tinyurl.com/cwtoex PLZ RT #
For you guys who don’t lift the seat in the Men’s Room, I hope you sit in your own piss at home. AND WASH YOUR HANDS. #
Going to be in “Once in a Lifetime” with @alphatrivette in June. We started rehearsals this past Saturday. #
RT @DailyActor: Goodbye Dom Deluise — very sad #
in the Caribbean, there is an annual Cinco de Mayo air guitar competition. Source: http://tinyurl.com/2x6rwp #
RT @gwtgladiators: Glads & Foster Children’s Foundation team up for event May 15th at Wild Bills…http://tinyurl.com/cfvavc #
RT @BitchMagazine: Please consider hosting a Bitch house party! http://tinyurl.com/dac9wy If you can’t host a party, at least re-tweet it! #
I don’t read @BitchMagazine, but the wife subscribes. If she don’t get her Bitch, Bust and Ms. she will be unhappy. I don’t want that. #
@JonathanNail <– <<>> in reply to JonathanNail #
Chick and Dick #crapnamesforpubs. #
The Wee Bit #crapnamesforpubs. #
Crabs n Things #crapnamesforpubs. #
Spank the Monkey #crapnamesforpubs. #
Monkey Spanking #crapnamesforpubs. #
The Picked Nostril #crapnamesforpubs. #
Bring the Bucket #crapnamesforpubs. #
The Swine Flu #crapnamesforpubs. #
Poodle Balling #crapnamesforpubs. #
Elbow Deep #crapnamesforpubs #
Vista #crapnamesforpubs #
Celebrating my 858 tweet. And there was much rejoicing. Yeah. #
Support Joss: Save Dollhouse. Fans get their voices heard @BuddyTV http://tinyurl.com/SaveDollhouse Please ReTweet and join the cause. #
Sound of Music #BuscemiMovieRemakes #
Following my boss’s boss’s boss and even his boss now on twitter. Wonder if this is a good idea. Doesn’t look like they twit much, so maybe. #
So I guess I should not mention how much I am studying lines anymore. Yes I do get all my work done. Lines are a way of taking a break. wink #
I am pleased, though, that Reed Construction does take an interest and acknowledges the value of social networking as marketing. #
Long day. Garage sale, met with new real estate agent, 1 episode of House, then rehearsal. Bed time. #
Frys.com seems to be down. D’OH. #