First things first...

Hello everyone!

I am following Kat's and Lauren's example of creating a blog solely for acting/Maximum Ride.

I'll start reviewing people/videos, posting some monologues I wrote myself, some helpful tips on how to act better (such as how I memorize my lines, how I get into character, etc. These methods work for me, but since we're all different they may not work for you. But it doesn't hurt to try!) and all that fun stuff.

I'm really supposed to be working on this project, but I don't really feel like it...so procrastination will mean more posts from me.

First things first, something you guys probably don't know about me (or some of you may if you joined in the first month Kat started the site) my real name isn't Josie. It's really Dani, but I changed it for a couple of reasons: 1) I didn't really like my name that much and 2) I was worried about crazy stalkers and such (keep in mind that I was apparently 14 1/2 when I first joined the site). I got the name "Josie" from a TV show that I used to be obsessed with - Strange Days at Blake Holsey High. If you're familiar with it, then you'll know that it is amazing for a kids' show. I'm 16 and I'm still addicted to it. You should definitely check it out if you're a sci-fi freak like myself.

Anyway, when I first read the Maximum Ride books and characterized Max, I immediately thought of the leading female, who's name was Josie. They had matching spunk, sarcasm, and attitude. When I first started making audition videos, it really helped me seeing Emma Taylor-Isherwood (who plays Josie) give that spunk, which gave me kind of a baseline for Max. Thus making my new 'name' Josie in honor of the show that helped me fuel my inner-Max. I was debating on whether changing it back about a year ago, but decided against it, because I still feel like I owe a lot to Josie for helping me with the Max-itude. So, thanks Josie! I hope you don't mind me keeping your name!

I'm the kind of actor who can portray a character if I see an example of it, and the same goes when I'm trying to master an accent. In order for me to nail an accent before I go on stage/screen, I'll listen to a radio show/audio recording with the accent I'm supposed to be having.

So, if you are a little confused with how you're supposed to fuel your inner-character, I strongly recommend this method. It helps me like crazy and it may help you too, or it may not. No harm in trying, right? If you need help finding actors/characters who portray people like the flock, let me know! I'll help you out with finding them; they've gotta be somewhere!

What are some of your methods of getting into character?

Well, I suppose I better start working on this project...(if you've ever seen Doctor Who, I'm making a model of the TARDIS. Woo dorks!)

Cheers,

'Josie'

P.S. Too bad Emma Taylor-Isherwood's in her twenties, or she would be the most amazing Max I could ever imagine.

She's in her teens here:

(ignore the cheesiness...it's still such a great show!)