To say that a lot has happened since my last blog post would be an understatement. These past few weeks have been very hectic but much has been accomplished in a short amount of time. Let's discuss some of those events that have happened just before Christmas vacation begins and Jenn and I will be heading back to New Jersey and West Virginia for a few weeks!

-I've completed my third draft of my feature screenplay LINKED. The table reading was a huge success and the stories and characters are so much more well rounded and thought out. It's going to be a fantastic project when it's all said and done. The campaign preparation has begun and in the new year it will be officially launched!

-I successfully completed The Actors Business Breakthrough and it was a huge success. Obtaining my personal vision statement and even writing a letter to my future self was intriguing. I'll receive it in November 2016! With my 8 week goal completed with meeting some of my targeted casting directors, January 2016 will start a new 8 week goal...finally getting a good, strong, passionate theatrical agent!

-I've reviewed several versions of The Idiot Who Loved as we crack down on the edits to create the best project possible. With the help of a great editor so much positive things can be accomplished and TIWL is proving to be just that. I can not wait to share the finished film with the world and especially can't wait for the wrap party!

-I've joined the Actors Key and the Actors Link and have had the opportunity to meet with and work one on one with several casting directors and theatrical agents that are in my target list. Little by little the door is opening and one day that world will see what I can do ;)

-AMAW classes as well as LAC rehearsals have ended for the year. I would like to thank Tony, Nina, Todd, Kent, Deven, Joe, and so many other inspirational teachers and coaches over the last year who have helped me transform into a better person and actor. I can not wait for our continued success in #TeamThursday as well as with Group Text in our new location next year in Burbank!

-I've started reworking my BIG saga film series that is ultimately my main career goals. I call them "The Big 6". It's what I was put on this earth to create and I am destined to be the lead character in the film franchise. One day. Some day. I will Rise With The Phoenix for real.


TTFN! Ta Ta For Now! (Sorry my Disney World vacation is still in my heart :D)

And as always....RISE WITH THE PHOENIX!

------Corey
@CoreySnowden1
#RiseWithThePhoenix

What else can I say? Coming to Los Angeles a year ago with my wife we had no idea who we would meet or what to expect. Family and Friends were back on the East Coast and we were on our own not knowing a single person in LA.

Until we joined Anthony Meindl's Actor Workshop that all changed. Experiencing our darkness, failures, fears, insecurities, flaws together...but also our light, truths, successes, hopes, passions, and our power...together.

I've never been more comfortable to share my story and I now always know my voice matters. My dreams matter. My hopes matter. With their help I am a firm believer in myself and I am forever inspired by this new extended family.

They have ALL grown a special place in my heart and I thank them so much for believing in me, becoming inspired by me, and collaborating with me in class and now outside of class. The sky is the limit for us all. And I am beyond thrilled that we are going hand in hand in this life's journey to making our dreams come true.

#RiseWithThePhoenix

Saying that the month of June is busy for Corey would be understatement.

1) "The Idiot Who Loved" - SAG 30 Minute Short Film that Corey wrote, currently producing, and playing the lead male character Alex is in PRODUCTION! With a great cast and crew on board the team was able to make Day One and Day Two of shooting a huge success! Stay tuned for updates on Day Three and Day Four and plenty of Behind The Scenes photos!!!

2) Corey had his first two commercial auditions in recent weeks, one of which he got a callback! Although he did not get either of them, he is one step closer to booking his first principal commercial! Thank you again to awesome, hard working, and extremely friendly commercial agents at Baldwin Talent!

3) Corey has had the pleasure of performing Improv at LA Connection Comedy Theatre several times throughout the month and continues to attend weekly rehearsals. With a great cast and plenty of friendships growing, there are soon to be many other stage performances that Corey will be a part of!

4) A music video shoot is right around the corner as Corey will lend his guitar skills to this awesome project that he is very excited to be a part of. Stay tuned for when the cover song will be released and of course behind the scenes photos!

5) Corey, with his awesome acting class, has moved on to Phase Two of Anthony Meindl's Actor Workshop! Guided by his amazing teacher Nina Paul Rausch, Corey continues to grow as an actor and person as he proudly states "I Am The One".

6) "All Companions And Exiles" is getting ready to have their first table reading! Corey is delighted to be a part of this six episode Web-Series with the cast of his sketch comedy group "We Are Desperately Seeking Susan". Stay tuned for more details on the project and when rehearsals begin!

That's all for now and as always...

RISE WITH THE PHOENIX!!!