While I probably didn't have as big of a year as I did in 2010, there were still some nice milestones. For the first time, I went to the movies and saw myself on the big screen. It was an awesome feeling. Even though Arthur wasn't a big hit, I was a part of a major Hollywood film (a very small part of course, but a part of it none the less). I also had other nice featured parts in several TV shows. And of course there was the Onion News Network episode I did, which was my first credited speaking role (screaming role, technically, but it's all the same).
In addition to booking more gigs this year, I also got involved in the comedy scene. The classes I took at UCB (and will continue to take next year) will be very valuable to me, I believe. They are making me a better performer, and rubbing elbows with people like Rob Riggle, Zach Woods and Ben Schwartz, was a thrill and can only help me down the road.
I enjoyed a full year of the additional pay and benefits of being a SAG member. I joined AFTRA, and am now eligiable to join Equity.
Of course there were a few misteps too. Having to cancel that day of shooting on Thanks For Sharing might have cost me a speaking role in that film. And scheduling conflicts that I later found out could (and should) have been avoided forced me to turn down what may have been nice opportunities on Blue Bloods and The 2-2.
Obviously I still have a long way to go, and like everyone, I wish things were happening faster. But overall I feel proud of the progress I made this year, and I'm very hopeful for a successful 2012!
