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(Message started by: Carl_D on Jan 11^th, 2006, 2:51pm)

Title: I DID IT!
Post by Carl_D on Jan 11^th, 2006, 2:51pm

You may remember awhile back I had run into a long lost friend who was in film school at the same time I decided to write a book. Well, she graduated and is doing films and screenplays now, and is still interested in turing "Beyond The Shadow" into a screenplay!
She told me of a movie she is casting for right now and I jokingly told her if she ever needed a fat, bald, goatee'd guy as an extra to let me know. She asked how old I am now and I told her 35 and she said they needed someone my age to play the reverend in the movie. She looked at my pics on myspace (we are both a part of the myspace cult) and said I'd have a good shot at it.

So, my buddy Todd and I went sunday to the auditions. I wasn't nervous. We had to do 4 improv drama scenes; one of which was a dinner scene where I had to drag it out of my wife that she was having an affair. Afterwards, I had felt like I kicked its ass, and Todd said during the 4th scene the directors looked at each other smiling and nodding. Todd also knows what I went through that weekend since he stayed with me since Friday and witnessed several CH attacks (something he had never seen before). It freaked him out, but he thinks I am a much stronger person to be able to deal with that, and try to get back to normal afterwards.

Anyway, I got a note from Cindy yesterday telling me that this weekends auditions felt like the actors version of American Idol, as there were some pretty bad tryouts, but mine was not one of them. They did cast 3 people for "The Purple Room" from this round of auditions and instead of waiting two weeks for the call-back reading, she let me know that they knew they had their minister when they first saw me!

I Got The Gig!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Now the bad news: I am free this weekend, but then the next two weekends after this we are meeting up at Webster U. for readings and rehearsal. That means I will not be able to make it to DavCon, since we are rehearsing that weekend. :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
Though I will miss most of you and be very very sad, this is something of a dream come true and I cannot let this pass me by. We will be filming in mid February until late March when we commence. Not sure where this could lead to but definitely excited at the prospects.

I will do my utmost to be at Convention this year though, as I hope to have the book edited and an independent first-run available to the public. Plus I do much better in the heat than I do in the cold, so will probably have more fun at convention and meet more peeps than at DavCon. I know that will bum some out and others will rejoice. Whatevah! I love you guys and greatly miss you. But remember.... I want PICS of the PRANKS!!!!!!!!!!

Revolutionne,
Carl

Title: Re: I DID IT!
Post by Kevin_M on Jan 11^th, 2006, 3:16pm

on 01/11/06 at 14:51:22, Carl_D wrote:

I Got The Gig!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

...this is something of a dream come true and I cannot let this pass me by.

Not sure where this could lead to but definitely excited at the prospects.

Carl D, the Rev gets the gig in "The Purple Room" 'til late March.

Sounds really great CD 8)

Title: Re: I DID IT!
Post by BarbaraD on Jan 11^th, 2006, 4:20pm

Congrats Carl. It's about time something came together for you. Now get out there and make us all proud.....

Hugs BD

Title: Re: I DID IT!
Post by Karla on Jan 11^th, 2006, 4:35pm

Don't look back! Go for it and make us all proud. I am so happy something is going right for you. DavCon will be there next year. Lots of love and hope your pain free.

Title: Re: I DID IT!
Post by boonie on Jan 11^th, 2006, 5:17pm

go Carl!!!! congrats I think that is just super sorry you can't make Davcon but you can't pass on this.

good luck with the part Rev

Title: Re: I DID IT!
Post by nani on Jan 11^th, 2006, 6:29pm

...but will you remember us when you're a big movie star? ;)
I've actually done some acting, it's a great gig! Enjoy, Carl...you deserve some happy (and gettin' paid for it) time.
hugs, nani

Title: Re: I DID IT!
Post by Charlie on Jan 11^th, 2006, 8:23pm

All in all that's damned great news Carl.

Break a leg. http://www.discodelic.netfirms.com/other-atthemovies.gif?SSImageQuality=Full

Charlie

Title: Re: I DID IT!
Post by BlueMeanie on Jan 11^th, 2006, 9:01pm

Way to go Carl. I can imagine how easy it was for you to do improve as I've seen ya in action. [smiley=laugh.gif] Truly glad ya got the part. ~~Now go break a leg~~. Nevermind..... keep your limbs in one piece. [smiley=laugh.gif]

Title: Re: I DID IT!
Post by Cerberus on Jan 11^th, 2006, 9:25pm

And now I can retire... ;)

Very sweet indeed. Congrats and I will toat one to your success.

'Bus

Title: Re: I DID IT!
Post by Barry_T_Coles on Jan 11^th, 2006, 10:20pm

Congrats Carl

Title: Re: I DID IT!
Post by cootie on Jan 11^th, 2006, 10:36pm

That's purdy kewl !!! Maybe sumday you'll run into buckeyeshooter........I think I got the name rite........he's been in several tv shows !!! A starling is born Pam

Title: Re: I DID IT!
Post by Opus on Jan 11^th, 2006, 11:03pm

Carl,
Congratulations,

Remember, things are going to try and stop you from doing this. Don't let anything stop you. This could be your big break and a change in your life. Take Care and be well.

Opus/Paul

Title: Re: I DID IT!
Post by kayarr on Jan 12^th, 2006, 3:00am

Yew foony guy....yew be mowie stah!

Good Job!

Kimberly

Title: Re: I DID IT!
Post by Shaz on Jan 12^th, 2006, 6:57am

Fantastic news Carl. Congrats to you. You must be flying high at the moment.

Love Shaz :-*

Title: Re: I DID IT!
Post by JenniferD on Jan 12^th, 2006, 7:37am

How very cool Carl!!! Congratulations!

When's the movie coming out so we can all watch for you?

Wishing you tons of success!!!!!!
Jen

Title: Re: I DID IT!
Post by sandie99 on Jan 12^th, 2006, 8:11am

Congrats, Carl! :)
Fantastic news!

Best wishes,
Sanna

Title: Re: I DID IT!
Post by ExplodingEyeBall on Jan 12^th, 2006, 9:30am

Cool Carl!!

Title: Re: I DID IT!
Post by BobG on Jan 12^th, 2006, 9:46am

This is Kool! I'll be able to say to my buddies
"I knew the Carl when he was just a bum. Now he's a big movie star! That lucky bum."

;;D Way ta go Carl.

Title: Re: I DID IT!
Post by Simon on Jan 13^th, 2006, 12:47am

Could this be it? That elusive first famous clusterhead!

But will you remember us all then? :-/

Well done

Simon

Title: Re: I DID IT!
Post by Carl_D on Jan 16^th, 2006, 8:14pm

Thanks for the well wishes y'all. Been passed cloud nine since last weekend and chillin' on 11.
"The Purple Room" is an independent film, so unless it is picked up by a major distributor probably won't be in a theatre near you, but will be released on DVD & VHS.

I'm just looking at this as a starting line. After my experience in "The Madding Crowd" comedy improv troupe years ago, and having landed this part, I feel like music may not be my biggest talent. Irony is, I have been playing music for 25+ years and only started this on a whim. I am just hoping it leads to more opportunities and ya never know...

If I become famous for anything though, I want it to be this book. "Beyond the Shadow" is the first novel about a cluster sufferer to cover the specific topic in detail and, if the book becomes a success - everyone will know what cluster headaches are. I've made the plot twisted enough and there are many diverse characters in it. While it is in no way autobiographical, I have included a few situations with Wyatt derived from personal experiences (beside just having CH, but circumstances borne out of it).

As far as becoming a 'big star' I don't see that happening but stranger things have happened. In any event - no, I would not forget you guys and where I come from we leave NO ONE behind!!!

As far as being able to do the acting thing: alot of people get nervous in front of an audience. I get pumped. That was why I loved doing comedy improv (plus I am quick on my feet).
One of the scenes we did at the audition I was a husband having dinner with his wife and her friend, and was trying to drag out of her that she was having an affair. It was awesome! Then, the casting director pulled the actress aside and whispered something to her, then pulled me aside and said "This time, destroy her!" I got to go off on somebody and it felt soooo good!!! Lots of pent up anger, so I was 'a natural.' LOL.

Sorry. Rambling. Still pumped about this. First reading coming up soon!!!

Peace,
Carl

Title: Re: I DID IT!
Post by gore2424 on Jan 16^th, 2006, 11:25pm

alright way to go CarlD we will think of you at DavCon06 all good thoughts too hehehe Ü Terry

Title: Re: I DID IT!
Post by zwibbs/Scott on Jan 17^th, 2006, 1:23am

Hey that is wonderful !!! Now I definately have to watch the Golden Globe awards next year !!!

Title: Re: I DID IT!
Post by Turts on Jan 17^th, 2006, 10:12pm

Congrats on both fronts Carl.

Im sure you will nail the role, and the screenplay.

Turts