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I just sent out a milestone email. Here it is, for those not on my list:

Hi there! Time for another update. This one is a little milestone. Six months ago, I moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting here. Holey moley, what a whirlwind experience it has been. One reason after another to use exclamation points — but I’ll exercise editorial restraint and not burden you with too many of those.

Of course, I’m not new to acting, having done lots of good work in Boston, where I was in several commercials and plays (from 1776 to Streetcar), and a TV drama (Brotherhood). But one thing that is new about acting here, is the quantity. It may not be an exaggeration to say I’ve had more auditions since moving here than during my many years in Boston. Which is just what I wanted.

With all that, I’ve landed several projects already. A few highlights: a disturbing indie film, a hilarious USC film, some readings and benefit performances, and recent voiceover work on AIDS in Thailand that is being presented at the UN this month. Also … kind of exciting … as I type this, I am deciding whether to accept an offer to play the lead role in a full-length independent feature film. My people will be contacting their people soon. Seriously, there are so many things going on, so many ways for me to be a busy happy actor, so many sentences that could end in exclamation points — but I’ll try to dish those out judiciously, as I said.

Beyond any of these individual projects, I have a strong sense of hope for 2009, a strong sense of personal progress so far, and a deep appreciation for all the people I am meeting. I’m seeing the results of being here, meeting people, getting in gear and working hard to figure it out. It’s all good.

Okay, I know, six months is nothing. I’m still the new guy, so welcome me to town on Facebook, or on my web site, where you’ll find my acting news and updates, my demo reel and my blog which I update several times a week, on topics ranging from Life in Los Angeles to Battlestar Galactica.

By the way, here is my awesome Tip Of The Day: Before venturing into Hollywood, do a quick check of NavigateHollywood.com. My neighborhood is sometimes a pain to navigate, but this handsomely designed site almost made Oscars week bearable. Don’t let road closures get you down.

Well, that’s it for now. More (always more) on Bloggie Blog. Thank you for reading this far, and please let me know if there’s anything I can do for you.

Here’s to six more amazing months … amazing for me and amazing for you! Exclamation point!

Best,

Kevin