Demo Reel Excerpt: Monologue

So, I figured I would put up a recent monologue that I sent as an audition submission for a few upcoming films. It's simple and it's an original piece.

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The Cubicle Wraps!

Jacob McArdle's The Cubicle wrapped this past weekend. This Super 16mm independent film revolves around a man who starts off high and, through an eye-opening experience, finds himself coming to grips with the "nature" of reality.
The cast and crew of The Cubicle were brilliant, professional and highly trained to take on the film under time and under budget. Director, Jacob McArdle, has a very distinct way of getting what he needs for a consistent vision, yet allowing the actors to really dig deep to discover new and unexpected choices on the set. Director of Photography, Camp Sun, masterfully lit the challenging indoor cubicle scenes and outdoor forest scenes, despite the ever changing light, clouds and dramatic color temperature differences. The sound department comprised of Buck White and Jesse Ballingrud; both of which did an excellent job on the set. AD Ben Fields deserves a big thank you for keeping things on time and UPM Marguerite Elmore did a great job of juggling the very crazy schedules of the cast. AC Zab and Script Supervisor Aaron were also on the set and contributed a great deal of time and energy to keeping it real.
The film is moving forward in Post-Production and has an expected date of release by mid-fall.
I had the awesome privilage to play The Cubicle's lead, Cliff. Opposite me, Wofford Lee Jones carried the role of Jack--buttoned down, white collar and all-American. Wofford does an excellent job, as is evident in his stream of work, and I am very lucky to have worked with him.
The photos provided from the set are from Wofford Jones. Check out his other work when you get a chance!



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Shua Jackson's Featured VIP this week:

Joshua ANDREW JACKSON

What's in a name? Or rather, whose name is in mine. People ask, "Hey Joshua Andrew Jackson (actually they usually just say Joshua. That's a lie. They say Josh--even though I prefer Joshua. All's well...)"--oh, yeah--"Hey Joshua Andrew Jackson. Are you related to Andrew Jackson?" Yes. I think so. Maybe. Unless your bloodline is heavy Cherokee. Then no. My great, great, etc. Grandfather did not lead your people through the Trail of Tears.

Side Note: When I first met my fiancee's father (who has a ton of Cherokee in him), he didn't fail to mention that my people led his people through the Trail of Tears. And thus began my relationship with the In-Laws.

Anyway, what's in name? It's a great conversational piece; albeit, the usage might be slightly limited to my audience members' heritage.

All of that being said, my mother has Cherokee in her.

And then I found 5 dollars. - Shua Jackson

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It's what you do with what you know to who you know.

The world is riddled with cliches and adages (I believe that's the plural). I googled this one to make sure I'm being original. To the best of my knowledge, I am. If not...well "there's nothing new under the sun." Eh?

It's what you do with what you know to who you know. Knowing and connecting with people isn't only the way to success. It is success! I'm working on getting this and living this. Jesus seemed to be a firm believer in it. When asked what the most important commandment is, he replies--Love God, Love People. He didn't say, "Do this. Don't do that. And do this when not doing that..oh, and don't do this unless, while doing that, these don't do it for you." Love God, Love People. The closer I get to that, the more things make sense. I need to ask myself, "What can I do for someone else today?"

And what does all of this have to do with a picture of me playing Faustus and posing for the great photographer, John Folsom (who I hope googles his name in his past time, finds this blog, emails me and I catch him in the act of "self-googling.")....? Not a thing. Dug up some pics of on set work and wanted to post. Stayed...tuned...attentive. Alert. Mindful. But not obsessive.

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In Greenville

For all of you typologists out there, yes. I AM using Georgia. I like it. I may change my mind. We'll see as we go along. I figured it was time to take on a blog to chronicle the exciting journey of acting.
Did you like how I chose to use the word chronicle?
Anyway, this is but a mere introduction. More to follow... Shua Jackson
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