A Behind the Scenes Look

Just for a bit of fun. I'm posting a video of me and my best friend just having fun and being kids on Labor Day weekend. What better way to sharpen my acting skills than to play with them! Enjoy! And remember, the Charcoal God is King!! Respect his fire! (just kidding)

Going Wild for True Blood!!! Woo Hoo!

So I was hunting for vampires one night when...... :) LOL! Check out this promo I did for True Blood.

The grave we were at was really, really old! I swear there were burials from the 1700's there! I was

a little afraid at first but then I pulled myself together...sort of. Anyhow, the shoot was loads of fun!

Enjoy!

Thank You Marion.

I saw Public Enemies yesterday and of course the movie was excellent and Johnny Depp did an exceptional job...of course. And then you have the French born actress, Marion Cotillard, this woman is amazing. She has become one of my favorite actresses. If you have not seen her in La Vie en Rose, please do it. She plays her roles so seamlessly and with a sense of vulnerability and strength that I've only seen Liz Taylor do. I was so inspired by her performance yesterday. As I watched her I felt a fire burn in my stomach yearning to act. I hope that when it's my turn I inspire someone as Marion has inspired me.      

Thanks Marion.

Blair

*Pic taken in Paris, France

                                                                                          

Spike and Mike

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I watched this interview with Spike Lee and Katie C. talking about the late great Michael Jackson. Within this conversation he mentioned something about God giving some people a supernatural talent and how those people are not "normal"...., it comes with the territory. If you think about it he's right. In order to be a great artist like MJ or Bette Davis you have to have a vision, a site that no one is capable of seeing. But along with those special binoculars come a price. Freedom always comes with a price....With all that being said it makes me wonder about my own career and capabilities as an actor...as an artist period. I know that God has given the vision. The question is, how far am I willing to take it? RIP MJ

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The Life and Times of an Actress

Today was one of those days where I needed to be encouraged. God gave me that through the voices of loved ones, little signs here and there, and a creative mind. I just want to thank God for the encouragement and my on call massage therapist Pete (the fuzz ball above). To everyone out there...We all have a path. It may not be the same as your neighbors....It may not even be the one you imagined in your mind but hold on to whatever faith you have, hold on tight.  Do your best to know that everything will be ok. Because it will....I know it will....I'm an actress and a writer. That's my passion. That is me. I have no choice but to be. I have no choice but to believe.....Someday I'll make it. Someday I'll smile and laugh at these hard, hard times I'm going through and when I do....to God be the Glory.

I started this blog not only to network but as a public glimpse into the life of someone trying to make the seemingly impossible, possible. And one day, I pray this blog turns into a testimony and inspiration for all people who are in the same struggle no matter what the goal....This is the life and times of an actress....an actress named Blair.

To-morrow, and to-morrow, and to-morrow,
Creeps in this petty pace from day to day
To the last syllable of recorded time,
And all our yesterdays have lighted fools
The way to dusty death. Out, out, brief candle!
Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player
That struts and frets his hour upon the stage
And then is heard no more: it is a tale
Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury,
Signifying nothing

       -William Shakespeare 

Here it is!! "Wedding Day"!

Here is the short that I wrote and produced! (so excited) Benedict Hadley directed it and it features the lovely talents of Minna Randolph and Alita Dawson! Thanks guys! And a special thanks to God for making this a reality! Enjoy!

I'm a Toys R' Us Mom!! Ha!

Ha Ha! Look who's a Mommy! It was so funny because when my agency called me and told me I was booked for a Toys R' Us ad, I was like ok...either  they've got some teen issue going on or I'm a mom. Sure enough I walk in and I'm a mom! And not just any mom, my director from an off off Broadway show I was in was there with her handsome little grandsons! Never thought that I would take the Disney song "It's a Small World" seriously until I grew up and had moments like this. So here's to Toys R' Us and all of the joy they've given me throughout the years....and still do. :) ...Hey, I gotta get my Nintendo DS games from somewhere.

Tisha Campbell says "Take control of your own destiny."

You ever heard someone tell you that God speaks through people? In these times of financial crisis and frequent let downs, one has to revert back to the idea of taking control of your own destiny. This idea is not new. And is something that I'm sure we all have heard before. But sometimes, when you hear something at a certain point in your life it hits you like a ton of bricks. So, I'm sitting here at my desk feeling utterly confused and somewhat discouraged about life until I decided to pull myself out of the slump and Google Tisha Campbell (I have been watching Martin episodes on DVD non-stop lately). I've always admired this woman ever since Frank Oz's Little Shop of Horrors. And yes, I was a fan of her short-lived yet under-appreciated singing career (hit song "Push"). Anyhow, I look her up and mid-interview she starts to talk about the industry and how actors (especially blacks and latinos) need to pretty much be masters of the three ring circus in order to make their mark in this business....She says "Take control of your own destiny". Like I said, I heard it before, but at that moment I was reminded that I am one of those people...and I've been at it for so long. Since I was a kid I wanted to be my own master and now that I finally have that opportunity I'm curling up like those little worms you might find in your carpet...in the summertime. It's hard, it's new territory..but it's mine. Everyone, you are looking at a woman who employs herself (massage therapist), wrote and casted her own short, writes her own scripts, and books her own acting and modeling auditions (yes I am represented as well). I do a lot. I should give myself more credit but it's so hard when the result is not in your face. But, maybe it's around the corner. So, to all my true talents out there, God is next to you, faith is in your feet, and your destiny is around the corner....just keep walking. That's all we can do right now. We will see it. We will meet it someday.

God bless! And thanks Mrs. Campbell-Martin for your inspiration. I hope you get to read this one day.

My First Showcase!

 I finally gave in to the whole showcase idea and decided to attend one that was featuring two commercial agents from Arcieri and Paradigm....(deep breath).....I was nervous. So nervous. It was my first time doing a commercial audition as well as performing in front of agents. So it was a double whammy for me. I stumbled a bit, but fortunately, they were friendly and helpful. So when I walked out of the one-on-one I felt confident and well equipped with the knowledge needed for my next commercial audition. Hey, you can't get em all. But...you can learn something.

Peace in the middle east and God bless!

PS: I liked my experience. I'd go again.

Wrote it. Shot it! Ha!

So, I wrote a short for my reel called "Wedding Day" (working title) and shot it this weekend! What feeling I tell you, what a feeling! First off, it was nice being in front of Benedict's camera again and working with one of my best friends Minna Randolf (left). We were on stage together in high school for Romeo and Juliet. She was Lady Capulet. I was Juliet. So you can imagine my excitement when she said yes to the role of the bitchy yet misunderstood older sister Rene. The wonderful actress on the right is Alita Dawson who plays the "rock" of the trio Juliene. It was a blessing to have met her. She inspired the third character that made my short complete! Last but not least is little old me standing in the middle with the wedding gown on. I play Anntoinette. The slightly immature but good hearted baby of the family. I'd tell you the plot but why when you could just watch it?!!! I'll post it when the edit is all said and done.

PS: I enjoyed filming this so much and loved the concept so much that I have decided to write a full screenplay based on this short. Also, I want to thank God for a smooth shoot and the creativity and drive to write my own short and then being blessed with talented people to help bring it to life in front of my own eyes! What an amazing experience!

God Bless! Put him first today, it can only do you good!