Accomplishments So Far

WELL, I guess I should talk about what I have accomplished so far, so that you know where I am, and how far I have left to go. I live in Colorado- I know, not the place you would think someone pursuing a film career would live, BUT, I was born and raised here, and I'm trying to gain as much experience as I can here in CO before I make the big move to LA. Also, I have to save up some money before I can go anywhere, and I hear LA is expensive.

Okay, now back to what I have accomplished so far:
I started taking acting classes at the Denver Center Theatre Academy about 2 years ago. I've taken classes in improv, voice-over acting, and acting for the camera, and I think I've improved a lot as an actress. I have also gotten an agency here in Denver to represent me. Their website is http://www.radicalartistsagency.com
This agency is excellent and they have gotten me a lot of auditions, including an audition for a television series. So far I have only been an extra in two commercials, but hey, they say you have to do 100 auditions for every part you get, and so far I've had a better ratio than that. AND I can also say, 'hey that's the back of my head in that commercial' which is pretty damn cool. Eventually I hope to see my actual face in a commercial. :)

Also, I've been doing a lot of theatre(since there's not a lot of film production here YET) and I'm gaining a lot of experience as a "professional" actress. I have auditioned for a ton of plays, and I've been in 5 so far, with my 6th show coming up in March. That is a lot in the span of a year, so I guess I can be proud. I've also worked backstage on 5 or 6 other shows doing costumes and props, so I have been keeping busy.

I've been working my ass off trying to make a name for myself in this town, and I don't expect any less in LA. Actually I expect it to be a whole lot worse in LA. Los Angeles is a much bigger pond than Denver...and I don't know how to swim very well! Eeek! Sometimes I get down on myself because I haven't gotten more parts, and it's really hard to get rejected, but I guess I can only anticipate getting rejected a hell of a lot more in LA with thousands of other hopefuls competing against me. I better toughen up.

So far I think I'm on the right track for getting to Hollywood, so I guess I'll just keep working hard doing what I'm doing. Plus, I don't know what else I could be doing to get there any faster. If anyone has any ideas, please let me know!!