Living the Dream

Okay, maybe it's not the full dream (that involves a boatload of money and Ben Affleck) but I got a glimpse of my dream yesterday during the second read through of "The Vegas Show", a comedy pilot we are shooting in September. While the script writing is collaborative (as most TV shows are) this second script is mostly mine (just because it hadn't been run through the mill yet, so to speak) so it was awesome to hear the read through and the laughs (in the right places!) People liked the script and thought it flowed well and was nicely paced and didn't have a lot to add, which made me feel really good. Again, I can't take credit for the whole thing but a lot of it was 'my baby' so I was really pleased to hear it out loud.

We are working with some really talented actors on this project. Nathan Ferrier and Elly Brown came on board for this show and I can't say enough good things about them. It is so nice to work with actors who come prepared and ready to work. They are really awesome.


Elly is a dancer/singer/actress who can currently be seen in "Jubilee". She's gorgeous and talented and I would really hate her if she wasn't so gosh darned nice and terrific to be around. Seriously, she's a great talent and eager to learn film making (and she's a good sport too, she was right there in the blazing heat helping out on the "Brick Morgan" shoot.)


Nathan is a really talented actor. Honestly, he needs to be in LA. Casting directors take note. While Nathan is extremely good looking, he's not just a pretty boy. He is really dedicated to his craft, is always prepared, takes direction well and I think he has what it takes to be a leading man or a great character actor. And to top it off, he's a nice guy. (Back away slowly ladies, he has a girlfriend. I know, I know, all the good ones are taken.) It's so neat to work with him because he makes my material look good.

We also have the honor of working with Zach Freeman and Eddie Deirmenjian on this show. It's going to be really cool. I can't wait. Well, I can wait, but only because I don't want to shoot in 112 degree heat. But regardless of the temperature, this show is going to be HOT!