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It’s 5AM and Michael can’t sleep. These are some of the thoughts kickin’ around in Michael’s mind.
Crash and burn, rise and soar: November was kinda shitty, but things are getting better.
(photo by michele manske) During the first three weekends of this past June, I co-produced, co-wrote, co-directed, co-starred, and co-mingled in “The Weekly: Yesterday’s News Today.” In early February, Minneapolis playwright / producer / comedian Chris Knutson and his girlfriend saw my performance in “The Two Gentlemen of Verona.” After the show we met at [...]
It’s been a while, I know. But I’ve been absent for a few good reasons… My computer monitor is no longer working. I booked and shot a commercial for Cox Communications through Meredith, one of my agents. I shot “Forty Grand.” A week later I was called in for ADR (Additional Dialogue Recording) for “Forty [...]
I had an audition on April 26 for a short film about a man that’s dying of cancer. The copy I had to read for the audition was… difficult to decipher and honestly, I didn’t feel like I could connect with the character. (I suppose that’s ultimately the actor’s job though — the ability to [...]
I’m back to producing comedy! For three weekends in June, Chris Knutson (aka “The Blue Baboon”) and I are producing / writing / acting / directing a sketch-comedy show at the Bryant Lake Bowl.Due to the nature of the show, we’re bringing in a lot of talented writers to make this show pop and sizzle! [...]
A part of me becomes wary of posting about an audition before the audition. I think if I talk about the gig and don’t get it, I’ll feel bad. Whereas if I audition, don’t tell anyone and get the gig — I can write about how amazing the audition was blah blah blah. So there’s [...]
I’ve been maintaining list of auditions I’ve gone on and gigs I’ve booked. So far I’m 50/50. That’s really not that bad when you think about it… michael FYI… Don’t do a Google Image Search for ‘audition’ without the SafeSearch feature. The images that appear are not related to the kind of work I’m auditioning [...]
Let’s be honest, surprises are great! Yesterday the Post Office delivered a surprise right to my mailbox… It was a check! The check was for my Webguide “audition.” All day I’ve been thinking about how to spend all the money. I think I’ve got it figured out… I’m going to buy a tank of gas [...]
On September 13, I wrote about focusing my energy on building my career as an actor. Tonight I realized that despite the fact that I sell my plasma to buy gas and groceries: A) I could be doing worse and B) I’m not doing that badly. Since I became unemployed at the end of October, [...]
I must have seriously pissed off the Sandman, because he hasn’t stopped by my house in two days. Last night at 11PM I took a sleeping pill. As I laid in bed I stared at the clock as it clicked past 2:30, 3, 4:09, and 4:30. My bed felt like a three by five foot [...]
If you’re looking for the Complaint Department… Currently I’m at the theatre in my dressing room. Today marks the beginning of tech-week and already I’m looking forward to the close of the show. Not a good sign… If life is about learning, consider this show a lesson learned. While I’m pleased to include this show [...]
10. Being laid-off.9. Being cast in a role at the Guthrie. 8. Performing in Duluth’s Chicken Hat Plays. 7. July 11, 12, 13. 6. Scooter Quest 2008. 5. “The Thorn.” 4. Officiating the weddings of two great couples. 3. Sky Diving. 2. Forgiving myself. It’s only taken 7 years, but finally I can move forward. [...]
For the past few weeks I’ve been spending my nights in a western suburb rehearsing for a show called, “Christmas Attitudes.” It was supposed to open on Thursday for a sold-out corporate event, but the show was cancelled when the company bailed. Tonight the show will really open… We hope. What was four performances has [...]
Happy Monday folks! I wanted to publish this ASAP today because I need you to do something for me… I need you to check out a performance. Yep, we’re friends and I’m calling in a favor. I’m gonna need your support tonight. Why? Because the improv team I’m apart of (Kuehn A: Josh Kuehn + [...]
This morning I had a costume fitting at the Guthrie. When I arrived, there were hundreds of school children rushing to enter the theatre to see A Christmas Carol. While I waited to be shown to the Wardrobe Department, I remembered when I attended the same holiday show with my former school. Sitting in my [...]
Note to self… Never attend an open casting call ever again. While the thought of being “discovered” is not one that will ever go away, standing in line between a six year-old and a mother obviously forcing her child to audition is not worth my time or energy. Any audition worth my time will require [...]
After a solid day’s worth of work yesterday, I finally sent out my cover letter, resume, and headshot. Recipients? A wide variety of casting directors and talent agencies. Hopefully, they’ll take the hook and bite hard. Then will come commercial work and offers of millions! Hoping sooner rather than later… walkonred
It’s officially my last day in Corporate America. I’ve got eight more hours of work left and then I’m done. What a week…! Between memorizing sides for my on-camera class, improvising at the Monday Night Comedy Show, memorizing monologues for my monologue class, improvising at Six Ring Circus, shooting “Fruit Salad,” memorizing scripts for film [...]
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