Stanzi Stokes

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I met a wonderful lady last night, Stanzi Stokes. Now if you don't know Stanzi, you do know her work. She is a Manager and former Casting Director. She cast films such as The Terminator, Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure and the film, 1941.

I am taking some classes in LA and how often do you get an opportunity to sit one on one with a business Manager and former casting director? It was an intimate setting in a private home in Hollywood. There were only 8 of us and we were able chat with her, listen to her wonderful stories. And then she handed out sides and we were able to perform for her. I think she liked us all! It was a great opportunity to read for her and listen to critique and take direction. Wow!

I sat next to actor David L. Lander. Now if you watch television at all, you will remember that he played the role of Squiggy in Laverne & Shirley. He is so nice. And I was so glad that I knew all about his book and audio book on his experience with MS. True story, I picked up the audio book, listened to it and shared it with a friend who has been recently diagnosed with MS. I told him how finding his story helped me to understand what she was going through. He smiled and thanked me. What a nice man! He is going to be our teacher/trainer in a class later this month. He told me he noticed how I was the only person who was taking notes. Of course!

And, I got to spend some girl time with my friend, Donna. Donna is a fellow actor. We are very supportive of each other's careers. We worked together once on the Capital One commercial. And the best part of that shoot was finding a new friend!

So I am here in Hollywood, and I will be meeting a Producer for lunch. I will stop by Samuel French book store and enjoying living and going after my dreams. Did I mention I was just notified for another audition next week.

I am truly blessed. So folks, put good things out into the universe and good things will come back to you.

Oh, and don't forget to check me out on the Internet Movie Database www.imdb.com/name/nm2973617