Home Sweet Home...The Moral of the Story

Sorry for the delay on the final post. It was good that I did so I could take time to reflect and update you on what is going on since settling in. Home Sweet Home!!! Another 1450 miles & twenty hours of driving. One the way back we took the Grand Canyon route which is more scenic. We drove through an incredible dust storm that was very creepy. We stoped in Albuquerque and stayed the night at Tavis & Amber Drennan's(Thanks for the hospitality). My final reflections are as follows. What an awesome experience! We lived life, stepped out of the box & have learned a great deal about the entertainment industry and what it takes mentally and physically to be an actor. We set up a network of management and agents that are eager to continue to provide future opportunities for Hunter in LA. We sharped Hunters acting skills and confidence by taking multiple classes and multiple auditions. We made new friends that would have never been made. We felt incredible support from our existing friends an family. We have created great memories and experiences that will never be forgotten. Personally I tightened the bond with my son and let him know that I support him and believe in his dreams. I hope I have planted a seed that he will pass on to his children. Moral of the story...LIVE LIFE...DON'T LET LIFE LIVE YOU. What a great feeling to get back home and see my beautiful wife and handsome boy! Grantsy loved his new treasure chest(Pictured Above) I am so thankful for what I have and thank the Lord everyday for all he has provided. Upon arrival life was back to normal quickly. Back to reality...Movie star mentality gone...Welcome to Texas...Now..Mow the lawn son(Pictured Above)..Ha Ha Ha!!!! Hunter plays for a select baseball team that I help coach called the Trojans. We played 5 games in a tournament between Sat & Sunday. I was very proud that even though Hunter missed 1 1/2 months of practice he got 6 hits at 11 at bats(545 batting average)and helped his team to a third place standing. We have had two commercial auditions since getting back. One is was for Hasbro GI Joe and the other is for Chucky Cheese. We just got word that Hunter has a call back for Hasbro tomorrow. The Chuck Cheese audition is today. Hunter is back to school and happy to see his friends. I posted an audition video on http://viewervideo.oprah.com/service/displayHomePageExperience.kickAction?page=Homepage&as=45960 for the Oprah Wifrey show three weeks ago. The video is still pending but hopefully it will available for view any day now...check it out...he needs the hits on his video to help create interest. Thank you for all your support and I hope you have enjoyed my blog. Maybe I will do another blog for the Smuckers commercial shoot. I am sure we will be back in LA again.....maybe next pilot season...who knows. God Bless and thanks again for the support!!

Lake House Audition at Sony Studios

Friday - evening was the Hines & Hunt party. We had a great time and met other clients of Hines & Hunt. We were also happy to see our Commercial Agent from Abrams and our Theatrical Agent from AKA. It was a great time to get face time which lets them get a chance to actually get to know Hunter and create a relationship outside of a head shot. Hunter looked really handsome. He wore a sport jacket and jeans that got him comments from his agents that he looked like a little star. That outfit seemed to impress Terrance enough that he suggested Hunter wear it to the Lake House audition on Monday.

Saturday - was a beautiful day so we headed back out to Venice Beach. You know I am a beach boy so I am in my favorite element at the beach. We rollerbladed along the beach bike path from Venice Beach to the Santa Monica Pier and back. It would have been a perfect day if Hunter didn't lock the keys in the car!!!!!

Sunday -The highlight of the day was a rebel tenant decided to dump a full bottle of bubble bath into the jacuzzi. The bubbles were 4 feet high and overflowed into the patio furniture!!! I think every kid at Oakwood came out a played in the bubbles. It looked like a scene out of a Willy Wonka movie.

Monday - Hunter had his coaching this morning with Terrance to prepare him for the Adam Sandler Lake House audition. The audition was at the Sony Studios. It was really cool to pull up to the gate at Sony Studios. Upon arrival they check the guest list and gave us a map to get to our location. While walking throughout the huge buildings you can't help but get a little feeling of what it would be like to be a star on your way to work. Lot's of people were looking at Hunter as we walked along wondering if he may be a little actor on his way to film. It was fun to fantasize a bit. I had mentioned that Terrance had suggested Hunter wear his sport coat and jeans from Friday night. His rational was that Greg Sandler is a spoiled rich kid which seemed to make sence. Unfortunatley the wardrobe idea ended up backfiring. Hunter walked into the audition and the first thing the guy asked Hunter to do was remove his jacket. He went on to say that Greg is a spoiled rich hip kid that would probably wear the latest Ed Hardy tee gear. The problem with removing the jacket is that Hunter had a white tee shirt under it. If you are in the business, one of the biggest no-no's is to wear a white tee shirt to an audition. A white tee shirt looks really bad on the video. Wardrome misfortune aside, Hunter felt really good about his performance which is the most important part. I know Hunter gave it his best and I am very proud of him. Keep posted!!!

Adam Sandler - Lake House Audition

3/27/09 - Friday - We received word today that Hunter has an audition on Monday for an Adam Sandler movie called Lake House. Hunter is auditioning for Adam Sandler's son. The audition requires that the boy be an excellent basketball player. Hunter is really pumped about this one. Especially because there is sports involved. There was a mix up between this audition and the Miley Cyrus audition. We initially got a call about the Miley Cyrus audition and then we got the script for the Adam Sandler movie. Upon further investigation the Miley Cyrus audition is still, so for now we only have the Adam Sandler audition on Monday. Keep posted and keep the prayers a comin'. Let's book something baby!!!!!

Miley Cyrus Movie Audition!!

3/26/09 - Thursday - Hollywood doesn't want us to leave!!! I have stuff all over the apartment in the process of packing when I get a call from Hines & Hunt. Eddie lets us know that we have an audition on Monday for the new Miley Cyrus movie. The are looking for a boy to play a lead role as Miley's little brother. We were planning on leaving on Saturday morning so this will set us back a couple of days but it's the opportunity we came out here for and if we were home it may have been worth flying out for so what's a couple of days. Eddie also said it could be a few weeks to hear if we get a call back on Blindside. We are waiting for the script for the Miley Cyrus audition and then get a coaching most likely on Monday. We are going to a birthday party tomorrow(Friday)night held by Eddie of Hines & Hunt. This is a great opportunity to get face time with his agents and people in the industry. Who knows who will be there...Keep posted!!!

Audition Feedback

3/25/09 - Wednesday - We got a call from Hines & Hunt this afternoon. They said that they got good feedback. The casting director said that Hunter had a very good read. They are still looking at other first auditions and Hunter is still in the running for a call back. Eddie said this is good news because they liked him and we didn't get a no. We finished the evening with a Q&A with Craig Colvin. He is a top casting director here in LA. Keep your fingers crossed and pray for a callback. We still have a shot.

Hip Hop Class

3/24/09 - Tuesday - No word on a call back yet...we still have our fingers crossed. Hunter took a hip hop class tonight. Raquel had asked in one of her comments if there is anything Hunter can not do......Hip Hop is the answer Raquel!!!! Hunter gave it a shot but this is not his gig. If he worked on it he could come around but let's just say I would have to spend some good money..Ha Ha. Hunter had fun in the class and most kids in the class were pretty shaky. I am proud of Hunter trying something that he isn't comfortable doing. That builds good character. If nothing big surfaces this week, we are planning on heading home this weekend. We have had a great trip but it is time to come home and regroup for future possibilities. We sure miss everyone and look forward to seeing everyone. Especially Andrea, Grant, Stogie, Max, and little Priscilla.

The Blindside Audition

3/23/09 - Monday - The picture for today's post is of the cover of the book that the movie is based on. We are excited to have an audition on Monday. Usually the start of the week is slower than later in the week. To further prepare for the audition we met Terrance with Hines & Hunt to get a brush up coaching. Terrence has been in the business for 44 years. The audition for The Blindside was in Beverly Hills which is 9.8 miles from Oakwook and take around 45 minutes to get there. We showed up a little early and watched around 10 boys go in before it was Hunter's turn. Hunter has a lucky rock that we rubbed together and he was off. Hunter wasn't in the room very long which initially concerned me until I learned that they only perform the first scene. Hunter felt really good about his audition and said he nailed it(no mistakes). It is all up to the casting director now. Hunter can do his best and he might not be the look they want. Thank you for all your prayers. If it is meant to be....it will be. Pray for a callback!!!!!

Oprah's Smartest & Most Amazing Kids

3/22/09 - Sunday - The Oprah Show is looking for the smartest and most amazing kids. Andrea submitted Hunter's story a while back. Andrea called me first thing this morning excited to tell me that a rep from her show wanted Hunter to audition next Saturday here in Los Angeles next Saturday. The obstacle is that we have an option to submit his video or audition in person. The trick is we would have to rent drums and lug them up there and each contestant only has 90 seconds to audition. There are a lot of incredible kids & drummers out there and we are flattered to be asked to audition. This weekend was a very laid back weekend. We are excited for the opportunity tomorrow. We miss everyone and are grateful for you support. We constantly look at the comments and enjoy knowing we have support. Type at you tomorrow.

Watch Hunter's Blindside Audition

3/20/09 - Friday - We got up early and gave ourselves plenty of time to get to the taping of Hunter's audition at 9:30am. Hunter was pacing around saying his lines. He was even reciting them in the shower. Terrence with Hines & Hunt calls it SWEAT EQUITY. There is a funny vibe about this opportunity. Hunter is really excited about it. After Hunter shot his filming and nailed his lines without messing up he looked at me and said SWEAT EQUITY DADDY. The video was sent to the casting director & our managers/agents. Terrence called us after seeing the audition and was very please with Hunter's result and had kind words of encouragement. GREAT NEWS!!! While typing this blog I just got off the phone with Hines & Hunt. Hunter's film audition got him a live audition in front of the casting agent on Monday at 4:10pm...WAAHOOO!! We have to meet up with Terrence again for more coaching before the audition. Even if we don't get the role this opportunity gets Hunter more confidence, experience, and face time in front of a casting director. That is what we came out here for. Click on the link to view Hunter's film audition: http://www.virtualdvd.net/HunterKnoche1/ . The first time I watched the video it kept cutting up....the second time and there after is smooth. Enjoy and keep the prayers coming!!!!

The Blindside Movie Audition

3/19/09 - Thursday - Wahoo...Your prayers are working. Hunter has an audition opportunity for a movie called The Blindside. Hunter is auditioning for the role of SJ(Sean Jr). We went to Hines & Hunt for a coaching to prepare for the audition. The audition will be taped tomorrow morning at 9:30am. Hopefully I will get a copy to attach for you to see. The movie is based on the best-selling novel by Michael Lewis, "The Blind Side: Evolution of the Game," "Blindside" tells the true story of football player Michael Oher, who is projected to be one of the first players selected in this year's NFL draft. Oher was a homeless black teen from a broken home who was taken in by a well-to-do white family that saw extraordinary promise in him. Oher, however, faced a new set of obstacles once in his new environment. Bullock will play Leigh Anne Touhy, the affluent matriarch of the conservative suburban household that takes in Oher. After our coaching we headed off to hunter's acting class with Patrick Malone. Hunter is really pumped about this opportunity and wants it bad. He really worked hard on memorizing his lines tonight. I am excited to see the fire inside him. I am really proud to see he is dedicated to prepare. Keep the prayers coming. I will let you know how it goes tomorrow.