Crystal Rivers
Welcome To My C-Log Progress Report!
June came and went with a bang! Shortly after wrapping the Eric Stoltz Project in San Francisco with some incredibly talented actors and film makers, I signed with new representation in New York & Los Angeles.
I found that "I was born too late" (to quote one of my favorite musicians Sandi Thom) & in the wrong era when I booked a period Promo for ESPN. The Hair, the Makeup, the Wardrobe, just felt so right ;^) -- -->
PICTURE WRAP in San Fran
Kelli Marino
Roger Udwin
Eric Stoltz
Crystal Rivers
Lauren Lakis
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JUNE 2014
I was a Special Guest at the iO West LA Improv Comedy Festival with the Del Close Award Winning Team "Less Hot Dog"
"Praying To The Atari Gods"
One of my Favorite Show Moments
My favorite part of the Year - heading back to New Orleans for our Annual, Nicholls State University Sponsored, Improv Event for Louisiana Girls Leadership Academy. Teaching self empowerment through improv to young future leaders.
These Girls Are Incredible!
Booked another
indie slated to release
next year.
Trailer Selfie!
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My Secret Gumbo Spot in NOLA
BEST in Town!
JULY 2014
July was a playful month that quickly turned to business. I learned a lot about myself, life, love and what is truly important to me.
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An inside joke became a meme!
Blessed to meet and welcome my niece in to the world.
So many tears, so much joy. Pure innocence and perfection
While Mommy & Baby recouped,
I got to spend a few days hanging out with my favorite little super hero.
I was honored to become an official member
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"Less Hot Dog"
at iO West!
Games, Live Bands, A DeeJay, Balloons, Great Friends & even a Cotton Candy Machine!
Tearing Up The Dance Floor!
So Much Fun
Giovanni Capitello
Crystal Rivers
Michael Derek
Meagan Kittridge
Thanks Dan & Sherrie!!
I booked a Sketch for OBVS with some incredibly funny talent! -------->>>
Space Station Casting
Grand Opening Party!
Protecting My Fairy Dust
Completed ADR For This Dark Short
(snot tears, yum!)
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....and then, I was wisked back to New Orleans for director/producer sessions on a couple different projects ... it turned out to be quite the adventure and I loved every minute!!
I was honored to be invited to the Omni Royal Rib Room for a "Black & White" themed Women's Lunch with these Lovely New Orleans Leaders photographed below.
BACK TO NEW ORLEANS!
AUGUST 2014
I started my month in the South, where I met & laughed with some enchanting Louisiana talent and got to feed my inner Southern Belle on set!
ROSEDOWN
PLANTATION
Crystal Rivers
Meg Rose
Chelsea Kolbe
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"Keeping It Classy"
I had such a fun experience & love my new head shots by the gorgeous,
Kat Randolph!
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Our Improv Team
"Less Hot Dog" was Nominated at the iO West Del Close Awards!
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Thank You,
SAG/AFTRA Next Gen
for inviting me to the New Film Makers Event in DTLA. It was a fantastic evening amongst so many gifted filmmakers!
"Waiting For My Prince"
Nature Editorial by Kat Randolph
I got to play in another outlet of story telling I LOVE during this Nature Editorial Shoot
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In Honor of My
favorite show's marathon, #EverySimpsonsEver this was one of my favorite days ever. I was so nervous, it was like meeting long lost family for the first time!!
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I Saw my first (and hopefully last) "Banana Spider"
Because we were filming so close - I ventured to the most haunted spot in the U.S.
The Myrtle Plantation
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SEPTEMBER 2014
This month was exciting in that, I got to rekindle old friendships and visit with people I hadn't seen in ages! It felt like every corner I turned - there was an old friend to catch up with. And WOW, it's busy season again. SO many auditions & Eco-Cast opportunities, I don't know if my agent in the South ever sleeps. Love her to death!
Got to catch up & help out pro indie film maker
Suzanne Lyons with a table read for her next big feature.
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It's going to be scary good :^D
After a bajillion hours, we are Close to a rough cut of Hypnotize Me to pass on to post! Which means "so close BUT so far!!"
I was very lucky to be invited to observe & learn on "Melissa & Joey," the entire process of a successful sitcom.
BEAR BADEAUX DAVID COCHERET ME
Best opening frame of a video audition to date! How could you NOT cast this face?! ;^)
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It's officially my favorite time of year, the NFL season is in full swing, and I am going in to October
4-0 in both my Fantasy Football Money Leagues!
GO SEAHAWKS!
Night Eyes Premiere
A psychological thriller based on the Novel
The cast & crew were so funny & welcoming & the little girl in me kept going "that's Clarissa!"
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OCTOBER 2014
This month started so positive and simple, like any other month.... I flew to Atlanta for a callback and found myself climbing to the top of Stone Mountain Park to watch the sunset and enjoy the peace life has to offer.
I went to support Atlanta local theater performers telling ghost sories at a haunted plantation & met a ghost! "Boo Y'all"
Enjoyed a screening of "Beetlejuice" with Q&A by creator Larry Wilson, hosted by "Nerds Like Us."
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Did you know the character of Lydia is based off "The Cure" Song?!
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and inspired by Louisiana Leader Dr. Laura Badeaux's bravery with her ongoing battle against breast cancer, I did something I have always wanted to do: I cut my hair off to donate to "Locks For Love!"
October 21st is always a day of reflection for me. It was that day I lost one of the closest people I had to family in Los Angeles - the incredibly talented cinematographer Denny Hall. I spoke to him just 9 hours before his passing. We laughed and made plans for the upcoming week. It ended up being a conversation I will cherish for the rest of my life.
My heart hurts to write about my friend and mentor who passed on Halloween.
Dan Velez inspired me to change my life and gifted me with tools I use every single day; not just in my work as an actor, but in life. He encouraged me to be myself, embrace what makes me unique and implored me to create my own opportunity - when I had the idea to start this website, it was because of one of the many free workshops that he gave to his students. Dan was so generous. He gave so much of himself to everyone around him who worked hard because to Dan, everybody deserves a chance to pursue their dreams, no matter what cards they were dealt in life. Dan volunteered countless hours to class and to privately coaching his actors, pushing us to work harder, be better - "be brilliant!" He is the one who taught me to experience life to it's fullest and to use it in my work. Dan would say things like "Anything can be a trigger in a scene so value and respect EVERY life experience as holding purpose and meaning; find nostalgia in objects, if it's not there, create it; listen to strangers as if they are your best friends; be brave; analyze everything in life so you don't over think it in your work, trust your instincts; be physically active, stretch, meditate, breathe and take time for yourself everyday; LIVE."
Dan taught me to LIVE, and he will live in my heart every second of the rest of my life. So, for you Dan, because I know you would push me to continue and keep dreaming October.....
Above, one of the few pictures Dan posed for, he was so excited and proud to open his new studio space for actors, directors and producers to come together, create and DREAM BIG!
Dan Velez
1984-2014
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Bear Badeaux & Dr. Laura Badeaux
at Flanagan's in Thibodaux, Louisiana. Laura's ability to maintain that smile and perservere as a leader in the communtiy during this difficult time is inspiring!
Big THANK YOU to Mike at The Kingly Hair Group. I love my new do!
I was able to make 2 donations!
I got to play catch up w/ one of my all time favorite director's
Greg Wilson
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Greg's passion and creativity are contagious!
Denny Hall
1956-2011
On The Set Of GHOUL
Dedicated To Dan Velez For Teaching Me How To Dream Big
NOVEMBER 2014
November - a time to be grateful, reflect and set goals for the new year.
It seemed EVERY step took courage in November, this quote hangs in my living room above my front door and served as a gentle reminder - one day at a time.
I signed with a New Agent Across The Board >>>
Got some New Headshots with my new look by Kat Randolph Photography
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I celebrated the life of my dear friend and mentor with my acting family. We love you Dan!!!
Got to see one of my favorite improv teams "Drunkards And Dragons" perform to a sold out crowd in
San Diego! #Shramdiego
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Had a blast doing an "Urban Fairy" shoot with Kat Randolph Photography on Hollywood Blvd!