The Day the Earth Stopped

What an insanely cool day!
My Wednesday (9-3-08) was a very cool, and surreal day. I went to Sunset Pacific Studios in downtown LA where The Asylum Productions were filming The Day the Earth Stopped (homage to/remake of The Day the Earth Stood Still). This movie is directed by and starring C. Thomas Howell (Pony-boy Curtis himself)! The supporting cast includes the legendary Judd Nelson. I was playing a soldier/SWAT officer in a sci-fi, futuristic film… just like last year when I did my only other feature film Radio Free Albemuth. And just like last year this one involved a car chase. Actually this one involved 4 car chases and in one of them I was the driver! That’s correct… I was the driver in a car chase, I was chasing a car being driven by C. Thomas Howell, and one of his passengers was Judd Nelson! It is all so crazy! Then later in the day, under the close personal direction of C.T. Howell, I did an intimate scene with Judd Nelson where I pointed the barrel of a rifle (M-16) at his face (just inches away). Guns and car chases and the stars of The Breakfast Club and The Outsiders. 3 days ago I didn’t know a thing about this project and now it’s over. That’s Hollywood and it is really cool!
The Day the Earth Stopped will be a direct-to-DVD release in December. Check it out and see me!

C.Thomas Howell, Judd Nelson, The Asylum, and me!

So today I went to be in the film The Day the Earth Stopped, directed by C. Thomas Howell. I sat around forever in a sci-fi soldier’s uniform eating orange slices, drinking coffee, and reading Sexus by Henry Miller. They almost had me change into jeans to play a German guy running and screaming to escape a killer robot, but decided I should stay a soldier. At the end of the day they didn’t wind up using me but they paid me anyway.
I was sort of down about it, but I was also excited because I am going to be part of another KPFK radio drama (just found out today). The Juli Crockett stage adaptation of Moby Dick (Or the Whale) is going to be performed as a radio play and I’m in the cast! I really love this piece (I saw it at Cal-Arts in 2001). That news made me feel quite a bit better.
Then I found out tonight that they need me to come in tomorrow to play a soldier (and get paid again). Not only will I be on the set with C. Thomas Howell, but Judd Nelson will be shooting tomorrow as well! The Day the Earth Stopped is kind of a remake of The Day The Earth Stood Still. It is being produced by a studio called The Asylum.

AUDITIONS in Hollywood this week and next. IMPROV ACTORS (TINSEL TOWN)

The Post says:
We will hold auditions this week and probably next in Hollywood...LOOKING for TALENTED, WITTY,'"QUICK ON THE DRAW' IMPROV ACTOR/ACTRESS for a presentation that may launch your career. You never know ..right? Several LEAD parts being cast: 1) An older Jewish couple and other character IN-LAW TYPES to play the "IN-LAWS"" 2) 21-40 year old sexy , comedic BRIDE. -------------Will SHOOT in LAS VEGAS 3) 21-50 GROOM -- all types with great improv comedic skills.. IMPERSONATORS also wanted.. 2 days in Vegas....
send picture and resume --thanks... cold read...bring material if you want...

This is crazy sounding. Maybe it will be fun? I'll let the readers know anything I find out.

MIME - cirque style (sad and in love) (Los Angeles/ Las vegas )

The post says:
Mime needed for unique live shows in Vegas for upcoming music entertainer.
Please send your reel and contact info.

This is one of those ads that is so vague it's fascinating. I hope they write back cause I am super-curious. My mime gigs so far (all off craigslist) have been very fun and one even paid me pretty well ($50 an hour!). I sent a response email with links to some mime video of me as well as links to my MySpace mime photo album.
Compensation says "To be Determined". I will post any news I get here on this blog.

My Busy Schedule Looks Good!

My Schedule This Week (9-1 thru 9-6)

Mon 9-1-08 4pm Planet Green Audition
Tues. 9-2-08 1-5pm The Day The Earth Stopped film
Wed. 9-3-08 7-10pm Level 5B Class 10-11pm King Ten Show
Thurs. 9-4-08 11am-12pm Sick End Films Cast meeting
Thurs. 9-4-08 2-5pm LFC w/ Ed Meeting
Thurs. 9-4-08 9pm Hammerspace Show at Tre Stage
Fri. 9-5-08 10:20am-1:40pm PCC Improv Class
Fri. 9-5-08 3-5pm Hammerspace Workshop Tre Stage
Fri. 9-5-08 8pm Hammerspace Show ADT
Sat. 9-6-08 8pm Hammerspace Show ADT
Sat. 9-6-08 10pm Hammerspace Show Upstairs BB

This schedule really makes it seem like I am super busy and that my time is filled with auditions, acting, improv, classes, shows, performances, workshops, rehearsals, and cast/crew meetings… and you know, I guess it is. That’s pretty dang cool! There is at least one thing related to performance/entertainment/arts everyday, and on some days there are 2 or 3 things. So far so good I believe.

SCI FI EXTRAVAGANZA DIRECTED BY MAJOR HOLLYWOOD STAR!

Low budget science fiction thriller in DESPERATE need of FEATURED extras September 2nd through the 4th in downtown Los Angeles. Even though this film is low budget it has distribution, and will look great on a CV. Please respond with head shot and dates of availability during September 2nd through the 4th. Pay is 25 dollars a day cash, meals, and credit.

I have a part in this film: The Day the Earth Stopped. It's tomorrow from 1-5pm. I'm plying a soldier and need to bring my own black T-shirt. They say meals... hopefully for my vegan's sake they will at least have apples, bananas, and peanut butter. Still, it's exciting to be in a movie again!

CASTING CALL - Moonlight Productions (Burbank)

This was the post:
Hey guys and gals,
My name is Richard Cabrera, I'm an actor, writer, director, and special effects artist. I'm currently working on a low budget film called, "The Flower". It's a dark story of a young girl who falls into this "wonderland". The film is a dark, eerie film that takes place in almost modern time. The production team on this film is huge and although its a low/no budget film, we take everything very serious.
The film is to be shot in all high-definition and surround sound in various locations including studio lots in North Hollywood all the way up to possibly Lancaster.

I'm looking for a few actors to fit some of my roles.
Looking for an older man that can play the role of both creepy and charming, possibly in his 40's and up.
Looking for a Father and Mother figure. Both in their 30's and up.
The father is a laid back guy, rather careless, always watching tv.
The Mother is a typical "mom" that is always trying to look out for her daughter.
Those are the main people I need to cast, but am also looking for younger actors from all ages.
I'm really looking for specific looks for this movie and talented actors who aren’t shy. Yet, first time actors are also welcomed.
This is - like I said - a low budget film so there is no pay involved, but there will definitely be food and drinks on the shoot days and anything else I could get for my cast and crew. Everybody will get credit, a copy of the DVD and this film will be pitched to big productions companies.
This is a fun project but I can't emphasize enough, a very SERIOUS project.
It's a feature film so it might take a few months of shooting.
I understand that people have work and or school so most of the shoots will be on the weekends and at night if the actors are ok with the shoot dates.
If you have any further questions, please email me, to the craigslist email with your name, age, and a photo of yourself, maybe tell me a little bit about your acting background if any and PLEASE, be yourself, I’m just a regular person just like you... :D
Talk to you soon.
-Richard Cabrera

I sent my picture and resume with a sort of introductory email saying I was interested in the role of "Father". This guy wrote me back and I got the part! He seems quite cool. Exciting stuff! I'm sure I'll have more to tell soon.
In other news... I didn't get the MTV job or the Monster Suit job. Oh well... life goes on.