Public Service Announcement for my peeps!

Every year....the people who run the Emmy's (Academy Of Television Arts & Sciences) hold previews of all the upcoming new shows that have been picked up by most of the networks (both Broadcast - CBS, NBC, ABC, FOX, etc. and Cable - HBO, Showtime, FX, etc.). Broadcast is tongiht. Next week is Cable.

Here's the link: http://emmys.com/events/2007/broadcastcable.php

Let me put it like this: In my opinion, if you're an actor and you're available...you should be there. Period.

Some people go to have fun and to see what's coming up in the new season. For me....it's about doing my research and getting ready for battle! For example:

1) What shows am I most likely to be brought in for?

2) What's the pacing? Hr, 1/2 Hr, multi-camera, single, drama, dramedy, etc. I'll know before any episodes even air.

3) Who are the current stars of the show? Current, because sometimes they can change after the pilot episode.

And when the previews are done and you've had a pleasant night...you go home, go to sleep and dream about how nice it would be to get booked on some of these shows....right? Awwww. Isn't that special?!

WRONG!!!!

Then you go home and and do even more research using resources such as IMDb Pro and Showfax. Yes, more homework...Suck it up! It's that career thing again. smile.

For example:

1) Who cast the pilot? Although the pilot cd's and the
series cd's are not always the same, I'll have the advantage
of sending a general submission before the masses.

2)Who directed the pilot? Did you know Spike Lee directed the
pilot episode of "Shark"? Yeah....most people didn't either.

Not saying that it'll gaurantee anything....but it's working towards that end. Again...gotta do your homework. Gotta think outside the box! Not trying to be preachy....obviously, there's nothing in it for me if actors choose to attend or not....just trying to share with my fellow actors! Maybe I'll see you tonight!

ps. If you see me....make sure to say hello!