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Community => General Discussion => Topic started by: DW on October 23, 2009, 05:17:19 PM

Title: hey look stuff happens to me too
Post by: DW on October 23, 2009, 05:17:19 PM
So in an attempt to completely blot out everything Mikaudes and Gamefreak have accomplished, I'm auditioning for a prestigious acting school, the New York Conservatory of Dramatic Arts, tomorrow.

Yeah, so, yeah.

...

They only take 180 kids a year. Chances are slim that I'll make it.

But still. Yeah.
Title: Re: hey look stuff happens to me too
Post by: darkphantomime on October 23, 2009, 05:56:10 PM
I know you're probably an amazing actor, but man... Try not to make acting your only career goal.

Anyway, good luck.
Title: Re: hey look stuff happens to me too
Post by: Pyrgusfinn on October 23, 2009, 06:26:43 PM
Break a leg!
One of my friends from high school goes there. He loves it.
Title: Re: hey look stuff happens to me too
Post by: Hi no Seijin on October 23, 2009, 08:49:59 PM
Good lucks, man.  Show them Disney idiots how it's done!
Title: Re: hey look stuff happens to me too
Post by: Uximadesk on October 23, 2009, 08:57:46 PM
I believe in you man. Show them who's boss.
Title: Re: hey look stuff happens to me too
Post by: Gamefreak on October 23, 2009, 09:03:34 PM
Shika, I'm happy for you and Imma let you finish, but Mikaudes had one of the best accomplishments ever!

That said, I'm glad that you're possibly going to be going to one of the premiere schools for acting in this country.
Title: Re: hey look stuff happens to me too
Post by: DW on October 23, 2009, 09:54:36 PM
It's a callback from a general audition for several colleges two weeks ago, so hopefully that means I've got a slight edge in the first place.

And JQ, I have backup.
Title: Re: hey look stuff happens to me too
Post by: MagmarFire on October 24, 2009, 11:51:25 AM
Quote from: Winry Rockbell on October 23, 2009, 08:49:59 PM
Good lucks, man.  Show them Disney idiots how it's done!

Word. :P

But yes, good luck, man!
Title: Re: hey look stuff happens to me too
Post by: Keaton on October 24, 2009, 03:32:30 PM
SHHHHIIIIIKKKKKAAAAA

you will make it.

I give you my blessing.
Title: Re: hey look stuff happens to me too
Post by: DW on October 24, 2009, 07:35:56 PM
He said I had a lot of raw talent, but need polishing, which is exactly what they do. So...I think he hinted pretty strongly that they're going to take me.
Title: Re: hey look stuff happens to me too
Post by: Pyrgusfinn on October 24, 2009, 08:40:42 PM
sounds promising to me!
Title: Re: hey look stuff happens to me too
Post by: DW on October 24, 2009, 09:01:34 PM
Time to sell everything I own and burn all my bridges?
Title: Re: hey look stuff happens to me too
Post by: Keaton on October 24, 2009, 09:26:16 PM
Quote from: Kixash on October 24, 2009, 09:01:34 PM
Time to sell everything I own and burn all my bridges?

YES.  DO IT.

Nah, I dunno... but that definitely sounds promising.
Title: Re: hey look stuff happens to me too
Post by: alical on October 25, 2009, 04:19:40 AM
Congratulaions!
I hope you make it, It's awesome that you know what you want to do.

It's not how good you are, it's how good you want to be!

Title: Re: hey look stuff happens to me too
Post by: MagmarFire on October 25, 2009, 11:12:24 AM
Quote from: AliCal on October 25, 2009, 04:19:40 AM
It's not how good you are, it's how good you want to be!

I most seriously need to remember this. Wise words are very wise.
Title: Re: hey look stuff happens to me too
Post by: DW on October 25, 2009, 11:22:00 AM
Worked for Paris Hilton.

Anywho...yeah, apparently Pyrgus has a friend that just started going there this year.
Title: Re: hey look stuff happens to me too
Post by: Pyrgusfinn on October 25, 2009, 11:27:41 AM
This is a true statement.
Title: Re: hey look stuff happens to me too
Post by: MagmarFire on October 25, 2009, 11:41:47 AM
Small world, isn't it? Maybe you two will meet sometime.
Title: Re: hey look stuff happens to me too
Post by: DW on October 30, 2009, 07:39:20 AM
I'm ecstatic. The guy from New York, Charlie, that they hooked me up with for info called me a few minutes ago and said that their admissions guy was pretty positive on me. Said I have the potential to be a good character actor and could really flourish.

And now I leave to get my wisdom teeth pulled. Peace, might not see you for a day or two.
Title: Re: hey look stuff happens to me too
Post by: Hi no Seijin on October 30, 2009, 08:14:26 AM
Awesomesauce.

Keep your lips moist after you get your wisdom teeth pulled.  When I got mine pulled, the corners of my mouth were especially dried and hurt like Hell unless I applied some chapstick to them.
Title: Re: hey look stuff happens to me too
Post by: DW on October 30, 2009, 12:52:17 PM
Ended up not being nearly as bad as everyone made me think it would be.
Title: Re: hey look stuff happens to me too
Post by: Uximadesk on October 30, 2009, 01:08:11 PM
Is the wisdom teeth that last molar that grows at the very last and supposedly hurts a lot? In Mexico we call it the judgement teeth (or it could be the wisdom as well, because the word would mean either).

By the way, Shika, what's your long term plan when you get in?

Title: Re: hey look stuff happens to me too
Post by: Hi no Seijin on October 30, 2009, 02:10:54 PM
Quote from: Uximadesk on October 30, 2009, 01:08:11 PM
Is the wisdom teeth that last molar that grows at the very last and supposedly hurts a lot? In Mexico we call it the judgement teeth (or it could be the wisdom as well, because the word would mean either).
They are the last molars, but they don't necessarily hurt.  Mine weren't bothering me when they were pulled, but one of them was coming in sideways and had to be removed, and they figured they'd just get all four while they were going in.

Hey, Shika, did you go completely under, or did you just get the local anaesthetic?
Title: Re: hey look stuff happens to me too
Post by: darkphantomime on October 30, 2009, 02:46:11 PM
You almost always go completely under. It's not fun being awake for such a surgery.
Title: Re: hey look stuff happens to me too
Post by: Hi no Seijin on October 30, 2009, 03:00:07 PM
Really?  I was given a choice; I chose to go completely under because I didn't feel like being bored.
Title: Re: hey look stuff happens to me too
Post by: darkphantomime on October 30, 2009, 03:02:29 PM
I dunno, after reading A Mastectomy by Burney, I don't think I'll ever stomach being awake for surgery again.
Title: Re: hey look stuff happens to me too
Post by: Pyrgusfinn on October 30, 2009, 03:04:17 PM
Why is that?
Title: Re: hey look stuff happens to me too
Post by: DW on December 06, 2009, 07:15:54 PM
I didn't go completely under, I just listened to my music while they did their thing. Got kinda boring, but oh well. They didn't even ask if I wanted to be put to sleep. They also didn't pull the front two because they decided they were too far in to get easily. I've been awake pretty much all day and haven't been in pain. It's just a bit irritating to eat, but other than that everything's fine and I don't see what the big deal was.

QuoteBy the way, Shika, what's your long term plan when you get in?

Acting is a really hard thing to plan out ahead of time...obviously, I hope to get a job doing some show or other. If I'm lucky, I'll get onto SNL. It's not that far from where the college is...

EDIT: As of Wednesday, December 2nd, I've been accepted to NYCDA.
Title: Re: hey look stuff happens to me too
Post by: darkphantomime on December 06, 2009, 10:31:27 PM
Congrats man! You deserve it!
Title: Re: hey look stuff happens to me too
Post by: Pyrgusfinn on December 07, 2009, 06:01:31 PM
YAY! I'm really happy for you man =]
Title: Re: hey look stuff happens to me too
Post by: DW on December 08, 2009, 03:35:01 PM
I have been talking to some of the other people who will be going there soon; apparently there is a subway station beneath the dorms. Awesome.

Thanks, everyone.

Hey, Pyrgus, what's the name of the guy you know who goes there? I should add him on Facebook and encourage a harassment lawsuit.
Title: Re: hey look stuff happens to me too
Post by: Pyrgusfinn on December 08, 2009, 04:22:51 PM
Haha =]
Let me ask him if it is okay first. ^_^
Just make sure you remind me about it =]
Title: Re: hey look stuff happens to me too
Post by: MagmarFire on December 08, 2009, 08:28:52 PM
A subway station, you say? I hope it doesn't get too loud for ya. :P
Title: Re: hey look stuff happens to me too
Post by: DW on December 08, 2009, 08:34:30 PM
It's not as bad as a train station. Besides, I kinda like subways, had to get used to them in Britain over the summer. It's actually a 1920's hotel that we're staying in, too. Doesn't operate as a hotel anymore, obviously, but it's got a lot of history. Part of the Godfather was filmed there.
Title: Re: hey look stuff happens to me too
Post by: darkphantomime on December 08, 2009, 10:09:14 PM
Sweet! So how much does the school cost?
Title: Re: hey look stuff happens to me too
Post by: DW on December 08, 2009, 10:28:25 PM
Around $26,000
Title: Re: hey look stuff happens to me too
Post by: MagmarFire on December 10, 2009, 06:19:19 AM
Geez! >.<

You have enough?
Title: Re: hey look stuff happens to me too
Post by: DW on December 11, 2009, 04:28:29 PM
Well, we have to put $1500 down to secure the spot and everything, and the rest...well, scholarships I hope. If all else fails, saying I'm gay can get me around $10,000 overall.