tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24329240123700078472023-06-20T21:40:04.975-07:00Official Dee Wallace BlogThe Official Blog Spot of Dee Wallace from her website: www.officialdeewallace.comDee Wallacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09312807627613863584noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2432924012370007847.post-3753593382336442312010-09-04T17:03:00.000-07:002010-09-04T17:14:43.759-07:00Staying In Your PowerTo My Acting Friends - <div><br /></div><div>Well, it's been a ride. I have been on "hold" or "pinned" or called back for a plethora of projects that I haven't booked. And I know a lot of you can relate. So let me tell you what I've discovered about this love little process.</div><div><br /></div><div>Tracking back about 3 months, I had a string of fabulous auditions (she say humbly). Seriously, I rocked them all. After almost 40 years in the "biz", you know when you nail something! So I did. And I didn't book. Subconsciously, I put up my middle finger, flashed it at the business, and said to myself, "OK, I guess I need to do something DIFFERENT." </div><div><br /></div><div>Now, I had gotten amazing feedback, but I still decided to change what I knew and DO SOMETHING DIFFERENT.</div><div><br /></div><div>This took me out of my power, because it wasn't what I had always "done" when I am always"great". </div><div><br /></div><div>That decision brought a couple of months where I just simply didn't show up. I wasn't in my power. I wasn't in my joy. I was "trying to get booked" instead of living my passion. </div><div><br /></div><div>So, like life, find your creative process and STICK WITH IT!! Once you KNOW, stay there! Ultimately the world must respond. Keep in your joy and serve yourself. And never, ever loose your passion. </div><div><br /></div><div>Dee</div>Dee Wallacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09312807627613863584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2432924012370007847.post-16539942054046807362010-05-01T10:16:00.000-07:002010-05-01T10:28:29.902-07:00To My Acting FriendsI've just returned from judging the Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival in Brussels. What an amazing experience! Not only did we view ten interesting, unique, and creative films, we met filmakers and fans from all over the world. We were wined and dined at the best restaurants and taken care of by fabulous, loving, caring Belgium friends.<br /><br />What struck me the most was how all these films, whether horror, suspense, comedy, thriller - made commentary on the state of man and his loss, search and questioning of his soul. I especially loved the movie "INK" and its statement of choice and choosing. Find it if you can! So many performances touched me - even those with language I couldn't understand. It truly is astonishing how the soul and commitment of an actor surpasses any boundary to reach and affect the viewer. It is for this very reason that I believe CGI can never replace a live actor: the soul.<br /><br />So I am returning to America with renewed determination to bring my best to the two films I am doing, and the series that I fervently hope is successful. Watching other actors from across the world affect me has reignited that passion to move people truthfully, and I can feel that familiar creative pull to create.<br /><br />Whatever it takes - however you get there - keep reigniting your passion to share your truth of creativity with others: no matter the size or scope of the endeavor, be your own reason to allow that truth to be born. Move people with it. Move yourself with it. Go create!<br /><br />Blessings, DeeDee Wallacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09312807627613863584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2432924012370007847.post-6779888259999020532010-01-06T11:04:00.000-08:002010-01-06T11:16:40.858-08:00For My Acting FriendsI've been on Christmas break as most of the business has been. Everything is just starting anew.<br /><br />This should be an interesting year. There is much in place already to "be revealed." I'm in negotiations for a major film, and awaiting the fate of two series to see if I get to play for an extended time. Like most "New Years", there is much speculation, hope and unknowingness of outcomes.<br /><br />And yet I know that <u>my</u> knowingness within is all that really matters. I must know and be in the experience that all is well, handled, abundant and successful. I must know this so the world can mirror it in physical form.<br /><br />I know I have these successes lined up largely due to the fact that I have found my true joy as an actor again. It's a funny thing about joy: it is infectious and draws people to you. When you are truly joyful about what you are doing, people want to see you doing it. Period.<br /><br />I also learned the invaluable lesson of non-judgement. You simply cannot judge energy that you want to be at one with, i.e. I can't judge the producers, directors, and CDs that are inherent in the busiiness I want to work within. When I judge, I separate myself from them when I really want to be playing in their sandbox!<br /><br />I also just decided I was going to let myself know: know that I know what I'm doing, I know how to act, I know I'm a star! It took me awhile to figure out that if <u>I</u> didn't know, how could I expect <u>them</u> to know. Weird.<br /><br />So, the last couple of years I have been moving back into knowing I'm powerful and celebrating the business I'm in. And all sorts of great things have opened up.<br /><br />So, I suggest you might give them a try. You've got everything to gain. Besides, you'll just feel a lot happier, more joyful and, well...powerful. Happy New Year! Go Act! DeeDee Wallacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09312807627613863584noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2432924012370007847.post-52465964867178213532009-09-09T16:02:00.000-07:002009-09-09T16:23:17.530-07:00I guess the best things I can share with you are the realizations happening within my own career: first, that my careers are shifting, and second, all you can do is show up. I want us all to look at our beliefs and thoughts about acting and the business (they are two entirely different subjects, you know!). The purpose of this is to bring to our consciousness any conflicting intentions or beliefs we may be holding that are sabotaging our success. You can't JUDGE the "business" or the "jerks who won't let you audition" and expect to successfully get in a room to do that very thing! And you really, really want to <u>want</u> to act because if you are conflicted, you will create sabotage around what you <u>think</u> you want! Some examples of this look like the following: 1. I really want to act BUT I can't make enough to support my family/am too old, fat, or the wrong type. I don't have an agent. I don't know how to get started. It's a horrible time to begin blah, blah, blah. 2. I want to act and make money at it BUT stage acting is the only "real" acting. I can't get to Calif. or NY etc. Creative people should suffer or work a long time to create/earn their careers blah, blah. Okay - you get the picture. Your "Yes" has to be your 100% Yes. If there are conflicts about any subject around acting, it isn't. Even an 80% Yes has to create some sabotage. My challenge is that I am aware that my interests and careers are shifting. My healing work is taking off, and I am terribly passionate about it. My intention is to create more seminars and travel worldwide doing them, while continuing to do the private healing sessions and radio shows. I am spending more time in this arena and <u>loving</u> it. So there is a changing, or co-mingling of careers, happing. If I am aware of this, I can embrace both. If I am not conscious of this, I can inadvertently cancel out the acting, thinking it has to be one or the other. The second thing I want to remind you of is this: Your job is to go in and <u>give</u> the most truthful gift of the material possible. What you receive is the high of that experience. After that, you must let it go. I have been waiting to hear for 1-1/2 weeks about my audition for 24. They loved my read so much that "the producers were actually fighting over me." Some were for, some against. This went on for days. I share this with you so you understand that showing up totally committed in the truthfulness of the scene is ALL WE CAN DO. That's our job. After that, all kinds of circumstances evolve to create the final outcome. When our yes is 100%, and our auditions are 100%, movement <u>will happen</u>. Stay in your knowing of your self love and worth. They'll eventually get it! Blessings, DeeDee Wallacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09312807627613863584noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2432924012370007847.post-85075529056465482842009-07-06T11:36:00.000-07:002009-07-06T11:46:54.621-07:00To My Acting FriendsWow! What a ride. If it weren't for my healing work, I'd be going bonkers. First, I'm offered the lead in a TV movie of the week but "I have to take scale because they paid the other stars more money." I declined and passed. Then the big movie that was "sure to go" that I had been booked to do for 3 months lost its financing. I'm sharing these personal stories to let you know you're not alone. Even Brad Pitt's movie got cancelled! But! - it directs us to stay focused on what we want: for the economy to be strong so we can celebrate our creativity exponentially! Keep focused on <u>what you want</u>. I have a lot of things in the fire but I want to point out something important for you to know: BE SURE YOU TAKE YOUR ESSENCE AND BEINGNESS INTO YOUR ACTING! The business can shift your focus to it being "a job", and lose the creative essence that is the core of acting. Remember the joy of sharing your heart that made you want to act in the first place. Celebrate yourself and your gift. Ultimately, you stay in joy and create what you want.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Dee<br /><br />P.S. Check my website for all my upcoming sci-fi appearances! Also, my new book with Jarrad Hewett can be downloaded @ <a href="http://www.dwsactingstudio.com/big_e/">www.dwsactingstudio.com/big_e/</a><br />My radio shows are <em>Consciously Creating Your Life</em> every other Thursday @ 7pm PST at <a href="http://www.loaradionetwork.com/">www.loaradionetwork.com</a> and <em>Conscious Creation</em> every 4th Monday of the month @ 9am PST at <a href="http://www.healthylife.net/">www.healthylife.net</a> Join me for a healing cruise to Baja Nov. 6-9! Go to <a href="http://www.loaradionetwork.com/">www.loaradionetwork.com</a> for infoDee Wallacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09312807627613863584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2432924012370007847.post-71984569334535963192009-07-06T11:21:00.000-07:002009-07-06T11:36:25.005-07:00To My Healing FriendsHold on to your seats. It's a bumpy ride! One that we all hope is nearing the turn in the bend. What is the life lesson that keeps asking you to realize you have to let go/redefine/begin from zero?<br /><br />According to our work, it is all about trusting the Universe. We are all doing/doing/doing without BEING. And in the final step, if we don't "let go" and trust the Universe to deliver -- IT CAN'T!! It's like saying, "I dare you to find me" when you're hiding in a place where you can't be found. Or, to use an analogy close to my heart, it's like an actor getting opposite directions that they can't possibly carry out. So join me in claiming: I AM ENOUGH. I BELONG. I SURRENDER. I TRUST THE UNIVERSE. I KNOW.<br /><br />Because it's all done. The work is done. The <u>allowing</u> is here. But we must trust to, well, allow the allowing!<br /><br />And this can feel like death. Letting go of all our stories, all our blaming, all our victimness, all our limiting definitions of who we have been. So CHOOSE to do that NOW. Once the choice is made, it is miraculous how the fear dissipates. The <u>power of this moment</u> - when you choose consciously to live in DIVINE LOVE - creates every vibration from the past NEW, and creates the present and future according to your direction.<br /><br />Celebrate yourself and LOVE YOURSELF unconditionally! I do! <br /><br />Blessings,<br />Dee<br /><br />P.S. My new book with Jarrad Hewett can be downloaded @ <a href="http://www.dwsactingstudio.com/big_e/">www.dwsactingstudio.com/big_e/</a><br />My radio shows are <em>Consciously Creating Your Life</em> every other Thursday at 7pm PST at <a href="http://www.loaradionetwork.com/">www.loaradionetwork.com</a> and <em>Conscious Creation</em> every 4th Monday of the month at 9am PST at <a href="http://www.healthylife.net/">www.healthylife.net</a> Join me on a healing cruise Nov. 6-9 to Baja! Go to <a href="http://www.loaradionetwork.com/">www.loaradionetwork.com</a> for infoDee Wallacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09312807627613863584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2432924012370007847.post-82163775373227958882009-05-09T15:57:00.000-07:002009-05-09T16:18:21.803-07:00To My Acting FriendsI have to mix it up a little this month. I simply have to bring in some of the healing work to share a huge acting message.<br /><br />I was scheduled to do a wonderful cameo in the new Harrison Ford/Brendan Fraiser picture. It had a beautiful arc and some nice emotional touches. I was stoked.<br /><br />The night before I was to leave, I got the rewrites. They had cut the part to two lines. I went in to the reaction from hell, called my reps, and hoped I could save myself the humiliation of 2 lines after 35 years in the business.<br /><br />I didn't. I decided to go. And here is why. After doing our work with my healing partners, I realized the great lesson that was being given to me: A person is not defined by what they do!<br />Now I <u>knew</u> this intellectually. I knew this about everyone else. You have heard me speak about how the very existence of my brother and daughter on this plane makes my life worthwhile. But I didn't "know" it about ME in the context of the world: that my essence here is what is valuable, not what I "do."<br /><br />After we balanced all the energy around that, I realize that I have been holding on to my very big house because it was a definition of me being "ok" and "safe." Do I have to sell? No. Could I sell now and live a fuller life without all the overhead? Yes.<br /><br />But the basic energy shift is this: when you define your work, instead of thinking it defines you, I guarantee things will begin to open up. Let go of the pressure. LET GO. Be the star <u>before</u> the gig. The Universe must respond. I suggest you read the healing blog also. They coincide.<br /><br />Blessings, DeeDee Wallacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09312807627613863584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2432924012370007847.post-37988633946741554122009-05-09T15:42:00.000-07:002009-05-09T15:57:27.895-07:00To My Healing FriendsWe are on the fast track and can't get off! And it's all good...<br /><br />First of all, give up your resistance and expand into the bigger you that you've been asking for. I'm going to share a <u>huge</u> belief we uncovered that most spiritual people share: We have to remain small to SERVE. We have to remain small to BE served by Source.<br /><br />If you go back to most of our religious training, you will see where those ideas spread like a virus and infected us with the sickness of remaining small, i.e. not manifesting what we have been trying to manifest. After all, if we had everything, our souls might be tainted (as in the filthy rich), and why would we <u>need</u> a connection with Source then, anyway?<br /><br />The answer is simple: We <u>are</u> Source as the representation of "us." When we disconnect from Source, we disconnect from ourselves. If that is true, then our direction of the I AM has been limited. We have simply disconnected from our own consciousness!<br /><br />Love yourself enough to be as wealthy, healthy, loved and loving as you can be. BE THE DEMONSTRATION that spiritually powerful people ARE - creators based in love. As Nelson Mandella said..."Who are you to keep yourself small?" Give others the right to expand into greatness by being the example of joy, love and success. I suggest you read the acting blog also. They coincide.<br /><br />Blessings, DeeDee Wallacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09312807627613863584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2432924012370007847.post-77374536273557855732009-03-23T15:15:00.000-07:002009-03-23T15:34:58.831-07:00To My Acting FriendsWell, the energy has been very busy out here! While finishing my second book, I participated in four different films and booked a wonderful cameo in the next Harrison Ford/Brendan Frasier film, "Crowley." I have several jobs "pending," but I can't share with you yet, because the paperwork isn't complete. I <u>can</u> say that it looks like I Scream Man will be going this summer - finally! And it also looks like I will move into my first directing assignment which I am extremely excited about. More on that in my next update! The biggest gifts I can give you regarding your own acting are these: Breathe and Know. Before you go into an audition, put your script down, close your eyes, and take some deep breaths. This opens up your channel to higher information, and allows your subconscious to supply the lines. It is a simple, amazing tool that will empower you. The second is to give yourself the direction that "I Know." You are pure energy which Knows everything, and the more information and surety you will receive. When you walk into an audition "Knowing," they can't help but be put at ease, and then they can "Know" with you that you can do the part.Dee Wallacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09312807627613863584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2432924012370007847.post-33572805486902882442008-12-07T13:44:00.000-08:002008-12-07T13:52:57.876-08:00Greetins Friends!The Universe has created life in an interesting way this month. It hasn't created much acting - because it <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">opened up</span> time to work with my fabulous editor on my second book. We are almost ready to send the first four chapters to the agent! This book has been <u>so</u> much easier and more joyful to write. For those who read <em>Conscious Creation</em> (thank you!) this next book is more of an autobiographical journey through my career and how it expanded and defined my spirituality. Sometimes funny sometimes irreverent, it's a great read!<br /><br />I am shooting a cameo with Rosanna <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Arquette</span> in a beautiful film entitled "Exodus Fall" in December and then traveling to spend ten days with my family for the holidays. Next year is lining up to be exciting and productive. Already on the books is "Brotherly Love" with Peter Coyote.<br /><br />I want to take this opportunity to wish you the happiest of holidays. Choose to write your own script this year -- of joy, creative <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">expression</span>, passion, love and abundance.<br /><br />Choose to define your life in a new way without the old "scripts." Let's write a new one that will be the Amazing Film of My New Story." It's guaranteed to be a blockbuster!<br /><br />Love,<br />DeeDee Wallacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09312807627613863584noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2432924012370007847.post-86318836568226579762008-11-03T16:21:00.000-08:002008-11-03T16:44:54.146-08:00To My Acting FriendsIt has been a ride! If you ever think the business gets easier the longer you're in it - think again! It always tests you, keeps you growing, keeps you questioning yourself.<br /><br />I left my very big, heavyweight agency to go with an agent I had become friends with and whom I really trusted. Within weeks he left to become a manager, leaving me a relatively free agent. Not a great scenario.<br /><br />Instead of going into the unfairness and becoming the victim, I chose to accept this as a perfect unfolding of what I had been directing my career to be: Film. I realized I kept SAYING I wanted to be a major film actress (again) while I was holding the beliefs it "probably wasn't going to happen." I was doing the very subconscious sabotage I know so well how to get others out of!<br /><br />So, of course, I kept getting those sentiments mirrored back to me. When I realized it, I claimed it to all my reps. Well, when you come forward like that, the Universe has to deliver. Even if you have to go through what appears to be a mess to get to the right place.<br /><br />I just signed with Amsel, Eisenstadt and Frazier - a very well respected, older firm whom I've known since my arrival in L.A. But ultimately, I know it is about me and my knowing (see healing blog for more info!).<br /><br />In the meantime, I am promoting my book, <em>Conscious Creation</em> (available on Amazon.com), my <em>Criminal Minds</em> episode is on November 12th on CBS. I am in negotiations for a move I love, and anxiously awaiting my favorite time - Christmas.<br /><br />Just remember, your working in the biz is mostly about you. Take your creative, passionate joy into everything you do. Connect ALL the WAY. The Universe - and the business - has to respond!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Dee<br /><br />P.S. I'm adding an additional on-line class: How to Audition. Enjoy!Dee Wallacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09312807627613863584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2432924012370007847.post-34389781769209476512008-09-29T15:43:00.000-07:002008-09-29T15:45:08.606-07:00Wow! If you ever wanted to know how my healing work helps crate my career, these past two months is proof positive!<br /><br />I have had the time of my life playing several delicious parts in five different projects in two months, worked with some amazingly talented people and traveled to beautiful places. I've made money and practiced my craft -- and all during a time when strikes and the economy seem to "keep a lot of people not working." Very blessed, indeed.<br /><br />My new agency, Venture IAB, is getting me "out" more than ever on roles that I am really right for. Everything is simply -- great.<br /><br />I am tremendously busy in October at Sci-Fi conventions. So, please check the listing of appearances on the acting page. For those of you in LA, I am planning on being at the Pasadena show in October.<br /><br />As far as insights into acting -- 1. don't judge -- people or material. You stop the flow of energy and consciousness available to you. 2. HAVE FUN! If you have fun, it permeates the room. And then they have fun watching you. 3. Breathe. Deep breaths before you audition help ground you and again, open the channel. 4. Finally, tell your ego to take a walk. It will want to control everything. Control and creativity are opposite energy.<br /><br />Lots of exciting things in the works, but can't share them yet! Hopefully, next time I will have some GREAT news to share.<br /><br />Blessings, DeeDee Wallacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09312807627613863584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2432924012370007847.post-11836974814644699362008-08-01T10:45:00.000-07:002008-08-01T10:58:21.887-07:00To My Acting Friends<span style="font-family: arial;">It has been a huge, glorious month of travel, work and weddings. I participated in my good friend's daughter's wedding in Kansas City, shot a fabulous project for a webisode called <span style="font-style: italic;">Fuzz Track City</span>, had a personal appearance in Rosewell, New Mexico, and then participated in my neice's wedding in Pennsylvania. We are now on our way to Baja for a week of just plain fun.<br /><br />When does a girl have time to work? Well, as soon as she gets back! Doing a great little comedy with Chevy Chase and Winona Ryder called <span style="font-style: italic;">Stay Cool</span> for The Polish Brothers, then heading to Horrorfind in Washington D.C. It appears that <span style="font-style: italic;">Killing Ruth</span> is going to happen, so I will be heading to Canada the first of September.<br /><br />And there are so many things pending we hardly can keep track of them. Hopefully, the union will not decide to strike and we can all WORK. Everything is kind of on hold now. Waiting.<br /><br />I hope you all liked my <span style="font-style: italic;">Saving Grace</span> episode. I was a tiny bit disappointed in the editing as a lot of my really good moments were not actually ON camera. But very few people noticed that, and most really loved the episode. It's a good lesson for an actor to remember that you KNOW what happened on the set and how much you shot, so you miss what doesn't get on screen. It's a mixture of ego and expectation, and a fine line to walk. Ultimately, you just have to show up and do your best. And move on.<br /><br />I am hoping to have many exciting things to report soon, once deals are closed. I'll keep you posted! In the meantime, keep supporting shows that employ ACTORS. We need the support! Love, Dee<br /></span>Dee Wallacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09312807627613863584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2432924012370007847.post-87266670072324404142008-07-04T13:32:00.000-07:002008-07-04T13:45:14.925-07:00For My Acting FriendsThis month I did the unthinkable: I took a project that none of my reps wanted me to do.<br /><br />It was a script that was left at Steve Eastin's studio (where I study) and also sent to my manager.<br /><br />The query letter stated that there was no pay, SAG deferred, nobody had many major credits, but they'd love me to play this certain female role.<br /><br />"We should pass," I was told. And if fate hadn't intervened we might have.<br /><br />But I was getting on the plane the next day and didn't have anything to read. What the heck. I'll take the script.<br /><br />Well, I FELL IN LOVE WITH THIS SCRIPT! It is one of the best scripts I've read in years. And then I met the people and fell in love with them. My co-star - FABULOUS!<br /><br />I am having the time of my life and remember why I became an actor in the first place: the high!<br /><br />So, I share this with you to encourage you to keep a balance in your career. Do some for the money, some for the material, and some for the fun. You never know when you'll strike gold! BTW - It's called <em>Fuzz Track City</em>. Look for it on the web!!Dee Wallacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09312807627613863584noreply@blogger.com0