Pitches

I'm happily finding that I'm better at pitching my work to producers than I thought I'd be. Once I have the idea down and have practiced it until it is second nature, I think my experience as an actor kicks in.

It is simply speaking off the cuff that I am abysmal at. A friend invited me to toastmasters and I went once with the intention of attending on a regular basis. If I could find the time somewhere to actually do so, I know I would greatly benefit.

In this annoyingly limited world, however, I simply cannot do it. But I must confess, as good as I think it would be for me, the idea is not the most palatable. I have to admit that my lack of attendance might be as much my fear as a lack of time.

The great irony is that I taught public speaking or oral communication in college! I once confessed to my students when I was covering nervousness--read outright terror--that I was nervous during each class I taught.

They didn't believe me. I suppose I'm a better actor than I thought.