Archive for January, 2010
Type sheet for Lidia Ryan
Thursday, January 28th, 2010 | Uncategorized | 2 Comments
Ok, I’ve become part of a weekly actor’s business meeting and I have a lot of work to do. I did this “Type Sheet” in order to get a grasp of what types of roles I am good for, will book etc. I’m going by what I have booked, what I enjoy booking, and what I tend to go out for on auditions. I think I am in the right ball park and not pigeon holing myself too much, but this is a start I guess. Any feedback or suggestions is greatly appreciated.
Top five actors I see myself Patterning
- Tina Fey – 30 Rock
- Patricia Heaton – Everyone Love’s Raymond
- Calista Flockhart – Ally McBeal
- Audrey Hepburn – My Fair Lady
- Sandra Bullock – The Proposal
Other Actors I see myself emulating in someway
- Lucille Ball
- Madeline Kahn
- Catherine O’Hara
- Carol Burnett
- Joan Cusack
Five Types I see myself booking
- Mother
- Funny Geek (Secretary)
- Stern Goofy (Librarian)
- Lawyer
- Best Friend
Adjective List
Intelligent Funny Responsible
Strong Goofy Wacky
Ambitious Silly Mysterious
Determined Unique Harsh
Stern Driven Trustworthy
Thin Pensive Tenacious
Courageous Pretty Fun
Classic Loyal Child-like
Aspirational Bossy
Sweet Sarcastic
Cute Organized
Witty Obsessive
Confident Dependable
Swept Up! I’ve always loved Pizza…
Monday, January 18th, 2010 | Uncategorized | No Comments
After juggling so much the week of the Nature’s Path Bread commercial I got really run down and sick. Monday through Thursday of the following week I only had my day job to deal with, so I got some rest, other than the Birthday Party I went to on Monday night where I perhaps drank a little more wine than I should have. If anyone is prone to burning their candle on both ends, it is moi. By Thursday morning, I knew I needed medication so I called the Dr and picked up a prescription. Thursday night I got a call from ITA that I have 2 call backs for Papa Murphy’s Pizza on Friday. That meant they wanted to see me for the role I originally auditioned for as well as another role for a different spot, they were shooting 3 different spots. I spent 3 hours at callbacks. I wore the same shirt that was chosen for the Nature’s Path Shoot, because it fit the role and I decided it must be “good luck.” The first role was for a part of a wife, the second a librarian/nerdy book club lady. My agent called me at 2:00 pm to tell me I was on avail for Papa Murphy’s Pizza and that I had an audition for a Sit and Sleep commercial tomorrow, Tuesday. I felt swept up into busy-ness again! Not only busy-ness but some kind of break through in where I’m at as an actor, as if critical mass has been reached and things are just going to flow. One hour later Sharon called back, to tell me that I had booked the commercial. I was so grateful and happy to have booked and worked a job at the beginning of the year and now I had booked another one for the month of January. So excellent! Perseverance has always been the key for me, as well as commitment to learn and get better and better at the auditioning process and art of acting itself. I do not know when the shoot is yet, as it is scheduled 1/19 to 1/21, so I don’t even know if I will be able to attend the Sit and Sleep Audition. I will probably find out when I go to the fitting this afternoon.
This is the kind of week I’m talking about!
Friday, January 8th, 2010 | Uncategorized | No Comments
Just a quick update on what’s going on. With my day job and acting job, it’s hard to find a moment to collect my thoughts and write about them. So here’s the weekly activity scoop;
Mon – Wardrobe fitting for Nature’s Path Organic Bread
Tues – Nature’s Path Commercial Shoot
Wed – Audition for a SAG short film and Careerbuilder.com Commercial
Thursday – Audition for Papa Murphy’s Pizza Commercial
Friday – Callback for SAG short film
Thinking back on all the boohoo poor me posts from a few months ago, it all seems silly now, although it always seems so serious and doomsday in the moment. There are always ebs and flows, busy and slow times. I’m working on appreciating this as it happens and focusing on keeping the momentum going. I envision breakthroughs in my career and income in 2010. Let’s do it!!! If I can do it, you can do it and vice versa! That’s it for today!
