“Do not remember the former things, Nor consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing, Now it shall spring forth; Shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness And rivers in the desert." Isaiah 43:18-19 I'M READY! ARE YOU?!! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Are YOU Ready? This was the titled question of Pastor Davis sermon. My answer is YES, I'M READY for the Brand NEW Thing GOD wants to do in ME! He wants ME to have MY own experience with Him. I've claim my VICTORY and I'm coming with EXPECTATIONS in 2014. I'm not looking down . I'm Looking UP to God who is in Heaven for what God is going to GIVE.
“Do not remember the former things, Nor consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing, Now it shall spring forth; Shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness And rivers in the desert." Isaiah 43:18-19 I'M READY! ARE YOU?!! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
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Today I attended a dance class to get back into movement and too meet up with some good friends. Then I had a meeting for a photo shoot, and afterwards an audition for two projects. Last week I was blessed to study with Hollywood Actor/Producer, John Canada Terrell. I took notes and applied it to this audition with my daily prayer. As I prepared myself the words that remained with me were "Your Past, Leave it With God. Your Present, Live for God. Your Future, Entrust to God." I stepped into the room as my bubbly self and did what I supposed to do. When I ended my monologue I saw the different facial expressions; I knew the LORD was with me and that I did it! Immediately afterwards they gave me a scenario to act out and I did that to the best of my ability. They asked me to stay…upon returning to the room later the Writer/Director said, " I have a part for you that you fit perfectly. I thought I wasn't going to find a person for this particular role, therefore, I didn't write her in the script. I'm going back to write this part for you." I was filled with GRATITUDE and thanked her as the team WELCOMED ME ABOARD! I shared with my family and WE PRAISED GOD TOGETHER! Looking forward to our first day of filming…More coming soon.
We just wrapped up two episodes for the upcoming documentary series "PhiladelphIa: The Great Experiment" with the Emmy Award winning HISTORY MAKING PRODUCTIONS. The film is about the early settlers to Philadelphia, the Lenape Indians and William Penn. I played the role of a slave to be sold at a Slave Trade. It was an EMOTIONAL experience. After I put on the wardrobe and was lead to setup the scene, I began to internalize what it must have been like to be a slave. My mind was racing as I stepped up on the block. My right eye began to water and as all the actors were being placed and we received our instructions I BROKE; The Tears Were Streaming. My instructions was to be a strong slave. So when the cameras began to role, I wiped my tears, took a deep breath and stood as a STRONG BLACK WOMAN who was mad because I KNEW MY WORTH. This piece was so COMPELLING some of the actors in the scene couldn't look at us. They told us that we were BRAVE. One of the directors said "It was POWERFUL! I teared." I can only imagine what it was like for the actors who did a full feature film as a slave such as "Amistad" and now "12 Years A Slave". I'm looking forward to our premiere. I had a BLAST being a model participant in Curvy Closets Pretty In Pink Charity Fashion Show. It was AMAZING! I'm truly bless to have worked with a DYNAMIC group of BEAUTIFUL LADIES. Everyone was professional, organize, and SO POSITIVE! Thank you Colleen, Domonique, and their team for this opportunity and a REMARKABLE experience. Thanks to all those who came out to support the their vision, the designers, models and to give back to a great cause, Hairless 4 Her Awareness Inc. MORE PHOTOS HERE: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.744976438851288.1073741922.170542116294726&type=1 http://www.nfphotography.com/curvyclosetsplussizefashionshowcase2013 http://rjonesphotographyllc.smugmug.com/Curvy-Closets-2013
I attended the Curvy Closets casting call and their team had a sunny personality. They were so friendly and bubbly like me which made my experience enjoyable. I arrived at the end of one of the sessions and I got to see the ladies walk…they were brining it. After they left more ladies were coming in. I filled out my application, got measured, and the adrenaline was going for I knew I was going to be the first to walk in this session. I said my prayers as the space got quiet as the Curvy Closets team gave their introductions, the cause of the fashion show, and then it began. My heart felt like it was in my stomach when they called my name. I walked over to the starting point, posed, and began to stride. Again the adrenaline was going…I blocked everything out and could literally hear my heels hit the ground. When I made it to the end the judges were smiling and one said, "Slow down." I took her direction as I walked back and heard the lovely Ms. Colleen say, "Tamara, I want you to walk again without the arms". The second time I walked, I was calm and it felt natural and I heard a soft whisper, "Yes." When I made it back all I could say was "Thank you LORD!" I'm so glad I went I felt like I CONQUERED those "NOs". All the ladies looked good. It was an amazing turn out. Another thing I noticed was the strong cohesion amongst the women. They were looking out making sure tags were inside their clothing before the ladies went to the walk way. I really enjoyed myself at the Curvy Closets Casting Call. I'm ELATED to be a part of this experience, cause, and history for Philadelphia! I'm looking forward to the fitting. I MADE IT! Happy Sunday Everyone! As I woke up this morning I thought about "My Journey" as a Model. I started my modeling journey in 2003 and at that time I was much smaller. I attended an event and had two representatives from two different major model agencies were interested in me. I was ELATED to be picked! However, when I received my consultation they told me I wasn't small enough. You can imagine how I felt inside...all of the excitement came tumbling down. I prayed and asked God, "Why can't they accept me for who I am, how you made me?" After numerous model calls I kept receiving the same answer. After that I took a break. During that time like some of us I gained weight which I'm now in the Plus Size division. Last year I went to the model call and made it for the Hair 4 Haiti Extravaganza Charity Fashion Show which IGNITED my desire to MODEL AGAIN. The past year I still faced challenges as I went to model calls. This time it appeared that I wasn't big enough. I prayed again and asked God, "What am I suppose to do?" Nevertheless I kept going...I'm WALKING in VICTORY! In JESUS NAME! Amen. Stay tune... Lately, I have been having a burning desire to dance again. I submitted to a 90s Flash Mob Dance ad and received the choreography. As I watched it the first time I knew I was going to have a good time practicing the routines. To my surprise I thought I was just going to get up and start and get it...NOT. :) When I did get through the dance routine for the show...what a workout?! Today is the dance and I had the "Poetic Justice" look as my outfit. There were cameras everywhere so I will not be surprised if its on youtube. The 90's Flash Mob Dance was a success. The crowd enjoyed it. Today was the last show (for now) for "Why Can't We Be Friends". As I reflect this evening, I'm really glad to have been a part of this Anti-Bullying production. This matter hit home for me; I and my little brother (RIP) was bullied coming up in school. This message was heard, received, and very much appreciate by all. The Teach Anti-Bullying USA, presentation and message was awesome. It made people cry, think, remember, and devote themselves to helping our youth promote love not hate. Thanks to Christopher Hopson and Charron Monaye for this wonderful opportunity to do do a play with a purpose. Also, thank you to everyone that came out to support this bully awareness production. Looking forward to doing it again. Today's rehearsal and meeting for the stage play "Olivia" was FABULOUS. The Writer/Director/Producer and cast are professional and a group of beautiful people. We even had special guest from Liberia, Africa who has their own production company. I'm glad to be a part of this production. I'm thankful to KT for this wonderful opportunity. Great Things Are Coming for "OLIVIA"!
Today was a nice day. I met some beautiful and talented people during a taping for a commercial of Blessed and Talented Soul Ministries in MD. It will be used for Liberty Community Church and aired on channel ABC2 at the end of September. I was excited to be a part of this project and to be videotaped, doing what I love, acting.
Big thank you to Minister Gordon Jones, Director Keith Garside, my friend and Founder of the Dove Theater, Kira Scherbakova, and of course God. It's all possible only through Him! Stay tune. I want to personally thank Kathleen Curry, my Mother, Ottrina Bond, and Brother Reggie for encouraging me to press on after my Dad's passing. It was hard because I had a photoshoot scheduled before his passing and when that happened I didn't want to go. Their words resonated in my heart which compelled me to take this pivotal step in my life. I am so grateful that I did. When I look back that first step was when God was turning things around for me. "For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;" 2 Corinthians 4:17 "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28 I miss and love my dad and brother. I have cherish memories and will hold on to their words…I just wish they were here to see it unfold as the manifestation is happening right before my eyes. God ALWAYS AMAZES me how He work things out. His timing is always good. I checked my messages and was asked to perform in the Stage Play entitled, "Why Can't We Be Friends" on Friday only. Thank you Lord for your many blessings. "Bring you all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in my house, and prove me now herewith, said the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it." Malachi 3:10
ARE YOU READY TO STOMP OUT BULLYING!!! On August 30th and 31st, I hope you can make it out to the St. Raymond School for an Anti Bullying initiative & Stage Play entitled, “Why Can't We Be Friends”. This play examines the mental and emotional affects that bullying has on children. National Anti-Bullying Expert Dr. Claudio Cerullo of Teach Anti-Bullying, Inc. will be hosting and educating us on how we can save our children, community, and our future. This play is starring ~ Ricky: Christopher Hopson; Yvonne: Monica Skinner; Keith: Trae; Amir: Cameron Anderson Jr.; Ms. Scott: L’Tanya Morrow-Cain; Mr. Davis: Brett Roman Williams; Ms. Roberts: Diane Redd; Joy: Kaila Barnes; & Ms. Hicks: Tamara Woods & D'Atra Hicks. Tickets are $15.00 for general admission, $10 for kids and can be purchased at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/371638 Sponsored By: Gathered Dreams, Inc., Single Parents United Corp., and Yoshiko Entertainment Today I had a fun filled busy day. Started off fellowshipping with the Saints. Then headed to an audition for the stage play "Olivia". The audition consisted of cold readings from the play which I enjoy. Cold readings to me is fun because you are raw; you do not have time to process the material and think about how am I going to respond. You just have to flow...we did just that. It was as if we have been working together for years. All the actors present did a fantastic job! Everyone of us got cast. Woo-hoo! More to come regarding "Olivia".
Afterwards I saw my Destiny family. It was so good to see them. Destiny's next stop is the big Annual Showcase at the Wilma Theater on August 2nd and participation in Broadway Dreams Summer Intensive at the Kimmel Center, August 5 - 11th. |
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