Shanna Micko's News

UCB

2010-07-22T11:18:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I started class at UCB! It is a fantastic class, and Julie Brister is an excellent teacher. Our class show is scheduled for September 12th.

More Leaving Bliss

2010-07-02T11:05:00.000-07:00

I have about 60 pages of season two of Leaving Bliss written, and I have been working on writing a few more episodes to round out the season.

I plan to have a table read sometime in the next couple months.

New Reels

2010-06-07T13:24:00.000-07:00

My editor, Steve Yager, finished editing my demo reels today. Now I have one comedy and one drama.

One Minute Drama Reel

One Minute Comedy Reel

New Screenplay

2010-05-16T14:12:00.000-07:00

I started working on a new screenplay, a dramedy feature about two sisters who have to deal with their mother's death.

The working title is Here and There.

Manager Meeting

2010-03-04T22:52:00.000-08:00

Today I met with a manager at Abraxas Talent. The meeting went well, and all I need to do is fill out paperwork to make our partnership official!

Phone Interview

2010-01-25T08:04:00.000-08:00

Yesterday, I did a phone interview with career strategist Kristine Oller.

She interviewed me about my experience writing, producing and acting in my web series Leaving Bliss.

We talked about everything from how I created the series to how I Taft Hartley'd myself into SAG with this project, and at the end I answered questions from callers.

You can listen to the interview here.

Casting Director Workshop

2010-01-04T09:49:00.000-08:00

Last night I did my first casting director workshop at the Actors Key.

I got great feedback, and the casting director gave me a referral to a manager!

New Acting Coach

2009-12-06T10:45:00.000-08:00

I started studying with Stan Kirsch this month.

He is an awesome teacher, and I've already learned so much about film and TV technique.

New Headshots

2009-10-24T07:44:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I shot some new headshots with the talented Laura Burke.

Here are some of my favorites:

Parks and Recreation audition

2009-10-01T21:12:00.000-07:00

Today I had an audition for the NBC hit comedy Parks and Recreation! I read for the role of Paula.

New York Television Festival

2009-09-26T20:41:00.000-07:00

I screened my web series Leaving Bliss at the New York Television Festival on Thursday and Friday night in Midtown Manhattan. The turnout was fantastic, and we had a wonderful reaction to our show.

This whole week at the festival has been fun and informative. We met some great contacts and some very talented filmmakers. Here are some pics from the event.

Filming an interview with Jason Drew of AP-RED.com

On the red carpet with Steve Yager, director of Leaving Bliss

In Times Square

At the New World Stages

Interview with AP-RED.com

2009-09-21T15:55:00.000-07:00

Today I was in New York for the opening of the New York Television Festival. My first order of business was to sit down for an interview with Jason Drew of AP-RED.com.

New York Television Festival!

2009-08-15T09:35:00.000-07:00

I found out that Leaving Bliss has been chosen as a finalist for the New York Television Festival!

I am so honored and excited to be a part of this festival. Here's a little info about it, taken from their website:

"The NYTVF was founded in 2005 as the industry’s first recognized independent television festival, providing a platform to elevate the work of artists creating for the small screen. Held annually each fall in New York City, the birthplace of modern television, the Festival unites artists, executives, industry figures, and fans together in one forum to celebrate the medium and to help shape its future. Along with the Independent Pilot Competition, the Festival features panel discussions, premiere screenings, and other special events designed to honor television as an institution and as an art form." -From NYTVF.com

We will be in New York from September 21 - 27 to participate in the festival!

America's Next Top Super Spy

2009-07-17T13:58:00.000-07:00

This weekend and next I'll be shooting some episodes of a new web series called America's Next Top Super Spy. It's directed by Maxime Brulein, and it should be a lot of fun. I'm playing Patience O'Owen, my character from Leaving Bliss, as she auditions for the role of a James Bond girl!

The Day Player

2009-07-08T17:35:00.000-07:00

Today I met with Helenna Santos, the creator of the web series "The Day Player." We talked about a role that I'll be playing in the next episode of the series. I can't wait!

Check out the show here: www.thedayplayer.com

LATV Fest

2009-06-24T11:05:00.000-07:00

We found out today that Leaving Bliss was chosen as a finalist for NATPE's LATV Fest! We are in the category of Best Comedy. Yay!

Leaving Bliss season finale

2009-06-03T16:18:00.000-07:00

We did it! We completed a whole season of Leaving Bliss!! The finale is out today. Check it out here!

SAG

2009-02-16T12:56:00.000-08:00

I became SAG eligible this week!

Yay!

Episode 2 of Leaving Bliss

2009-02-07T20:32:00.001-08:00

Episode 2 of my web series Leaving Bliss is now up! Watch it here or at www.leavingbliss.com.

Episode 1 of Leaving Bliss

2009-02-07T20:29:00.000-08:00

Episode 1 of my web series Leaving Bliss is now up. Watch it here or at www.leavingbliss.com.

Interview with Roman Wyden

2009-01-19T12:00:00.000-08:00

Steve and I shot an interview with director/photographer/actor Roman Wyden for his website.

Video of the interview should be up later this week!

Roman Wyden, Shanna Micko, Steve Yager

Leaving Bliss Sneak Peek

2009-01-05T08:34:00.000-08:00

My web series "Leaving Bliss" is just about finished, and we are planning to launch the first episode Friday, January 23, 2009. Until then, check out a sneak preview of season one!

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Doritos Crash the Superbowl Commercial

2008-11-16T11:54:00.000-08:00

I recently shot a spec commercial for the Doritos Crash the Superbowl Commercial. It was shot by Edie Malgoun of the group Tomboys in Fishnets. Check it out here!

9/14/08

2008-09-14T19:04:00.000-07:00

My latest work with the Elders of the Dark Tower is now online. You can watch it here.

8/10/08

2008-08-10T12:11:00.000-07:00

The last few weeks have been busy for me! I've been producing and acting in the web series Leaving Bliss. The first two episodes should be done in the next few weeks!

Check out the Leaving Bliss blog for more details!

7/13/08

2008-07-13T12:07:00.000-07:00

My video "Michael and Abby" is #1 Featured Comedy on You Tube in several countries around the world, including the United States!

Check out the video here!

7/10/08

2008-07-10T23:41:00.000-07:00

This Wednesday and Thursday I had my Cricket Feet Showcase at the Colony Theatre in Burbank. The turnout was great; we had nearly a full house (the theatre seats 268!) each night.

And most exciting of all, industry professionals voted me and my partner Yoyao Hsueh Best in Show for our scene, The Honeymooners!

Thanks again to Yoyao for being a great scene partner, Brooke Stone for writing a kickass scene, Bonnie Gillespie for producing a fantastic show, Chil Kong for helping us take our scene to the next level, and all the showcase sponsors who donated prizes to my amazing gift bag.

Here's a picture of Yoyao and me right after our Thursday night performance.

And here's a blurry picture taken from Steve's phone of Yoyao and I accepting our award.

And a small snippet of video of my acceptance speech.

7/1/08

2008-07-01T14:02:00.000-07:00

Today I received footage from the EVR shoot I did in April with Roman Wyden.

Here is a sneak peek!

6/13/08

2008-06-13T15:19:00.000-07:00

My new sketch Just Friends? is now online at the Elders of the Dark Tower website!

Or you can check it out here!

6/12/08

2008-06-12T11:29:00.000-07:00

The Elders of the Dark Tower, whom I've had the honor of working with, are being featured tonight at Sketchfest NYC 2008!

6/8/08

2008-06-08T22:17:00.000-07:00

Today I shot a new sketch called "Just Friends?" for the Elders of the Dark Tower. It's the same sketch Steve and I performed live at the Goethe Institut in April. We shot at Zach's Italian Cafe in Studio City.

Here is Dirk Voetberg on location:

Steve Yager and I on location:

And the Elders, Steve and Dirk:

5/16/08

2008-05-16T21:45:00.000-07:00

Today I found out I'll be participating in the Cricket Feet Actor's Showcase on July 9th and 10th at the Colony Theatre in downtown Burbank! This showcase is produced by Bonnie Gillespie and directed by Chil Kong, so I'm very proud and excited to be a part of it!

5/15/08

2008-05-15T23:57:00.000-07:00

I had my first table read for my web series, Leaving Bliss. I received some great feedback, so now I will begin revisions and start planning the production of the pilot.

Here's the very talented group of actors and writers who came out to the table read:

5/8/08

2008-05-08T14:18:00.000-07:00

I've finished writing seven episodes of Leaving Bliss and am planning a table read next Thursday!

4/30/08

2008-04-30T10:15:00.000-07:00

The comedy short Michael and Abby, which I wrote and acted in, was chosen to be screened at the I.O. West Viral Video Night this Sunday, May 4th!

4/15/08

2008-04-15T12:24:00.000-07:00

Today I shot the pilot for a mockumentary series called Echo Valle Road with director Roman Wyden. I played Maureen, the ultra excited road manager and past fan club president of the band Echo Valle Road.

4/3/08

2008-04-03T13:26:00.000-07:00

Tonight I did a live performance with the Elders of the Dark Tower at the Goethe Institut for Revver.com's comedy screening series. Steve and I performed a sketch called "Shanna and Steve on a Date," which will be shot on video soon by the Elders!

Here is everyone who came out to support us!

4/1/08

2008-04-01T10:16:00.000-07:00

I've been writing a new comedic web series called "Leaving Bliss." I have four episodes written so far and expect to finish another three before I have my first table read.