The Charcoal House - A partial set

The Charcoal House

I had a great set at The Charcoal House in La Mesa, on Saturday night. It was a tough venue since it was in a bar and it was the first time they had comedians performing there, but the crowd was friendly and receptive. Good times were had by all! Thanks to everyone who came and supported me! Michael, Sabrina, Kirk, Ann, Rocky, and, of course, Elsa, my biggest fan!

What's Up!

The second weekend filming on Bump went well. I found out they have a website up with a trailer. It's www.BumpTheShow.com. Check it out. Filming again the second week of November.
Ben's Christmas is only filming one day in November so I've started looking for more projects for November.
The short mockumentary style film is in progress, but I don't have a film date yet for that.
I had a free weekend this weekend so I jumped on an open project for the 72 International Film Festival. I should get a link to that tonight that I can post for y'all.
I've had a couple of cool auditions recently, but haven't heard back yet on either one. I have one tomorrow for an animated character voice over which I'm excited about as well, but I'm not feeling so hot and I'm worried I'll be sick for it. Not good. Hope it's not swine flu...
Upcoming events:
Oct. 30th ROAR Theatre, Zombie Vengance, An Improv Comedy Show, 9pm The Green Room, Next to Twigg's Coffeehouse.
Nov. 7th Stand Up Comedy, The Charcoal House in La Mesa, 7:30pm
Nov. 10th Movie Premier for my first feature length production, The Last Year of My Life.
I'm so stoked about it. I can't wait to see it!

News, Notes, & Gloats

I've been so bad about writing and there is so much to tell. In August I was an extra for a production up in LA called the Lawrence Khong Magic Show. I'd tell you all about it, but then I'd have to kill you. No really. I signed a contract. No talk-y about the Magick-y unless you want to end up in court...y.

Then I helped a guy who started this youtube channel called Plastic Edge who is making music videos for songs that need them. It was a lot of fun and I got to spend the day at the beach getting more tan. There should be a link on my you tube channel to it if anyone wants to point and laugh at dear old Lauren.

Then I shot a trailer for a movie up in Santa Clarita, during the middle of the wildfires. Hellooo. Hopefully it means a part in the full production down the road. They shot the trailer first to try and raise more money to make the film. Good luck guys. I'm pulling for you. It's called Brain & Maggie's Yard Sale.

Whew. As if that wasnt' enough, I just got cast in an indie feature being shot here in San Diego called Ben's Christmas. It's a dark comedy that sounds really hilarious. I get to play the dyke. I can't imagine why?! I hope I can rise to the occassion. I was so excited to call Elsa and tell her about it I was literally beside myself. Which is kind of scary since I drove. My first feature film with a real role. YEEEEAAAAHHHHH. Thanks for your confidence and the opportunity Charles. I'm honored to be a part of it.

That was last night. As if I wasn't on enough of a high, I had another audition this morning for another indie feature called I am a Human Directional.
They want to shoot in October, so it should wrap right about the time I start filming on Ben's Christmas. It's a mockumentary and sounds like a lot of fun. I'll get lots of input and a chance to improv. Woo-hoo! I hope I get some kind of role.

Tonight I'll be roasting my buddy Nicole for her 30th birthday. Should be a ton of fun. Wow! That's a lot of shit! I'm tired just reading about it. Oh, and I forgot to mention. I finally got up the courage to do the open mic at The Comedy Store in La Jolla. It wasn't as scary as I thought it would be...

Updated Comedy Dates

Upcoming Comedy Shows

Demo Reel for Casting Agents

Thanks for your support!

Just a quick shout out to all of you who came out on a Tuesday night to see me do stand-up comedy! Elsa, Scott, Michael, Malia, Erwin, Jaime, Kathy, Glen. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

All the girls from pretty funny women. You rocked the house!!!

Brick by Brick 4/28/09

Lauren at Brick by Brick from Lauren Holiday on Vimeo.

Next Brick by Brick Performance

I'll be doing stand up again on April 28th 8:00 pm at Brick by Brick. I'll send out the poster again when I get it.

ROAR Theater Sketch Comedy Troupe

I had an audition on Saturday for a Sketch Comedy Troupe called ROAR Theater her in San Diego and they just called to say I made the group. I start next Wednesday. YEEEEEAAAAAHHHHHHH!

They are an improv group and they are going to give me 3 1/2 months of training. If I make the cut they will invite me into the main group. They are performing right now at Twigg's coffeehouse on Saturday's in The Green Room. Next show is April 18th. I want to go and check it out!

Brick By Brick

I got asked back! New performance April 28th.

Brick by Brick show

Here is the audio from last night's stand-up performance. It's all I got. Thanks to Matt Schugar, John Ceccon, Rich "The Stitch" Flores, and Bob Murphy for all their help and kind words!

The "M" Word

Here is the play I did at The Real Theater titled "The 'M' Word" by Alan Ball.