Dear Mark, 

I am writing in response to a casting call posted on mandy.com for a male person needed to play a business person. I have recently developed an interest in acting in all its forms and would like to try something new and different. At the moment I am in my final year of studying Criminal Justice at Ryerson University and will be graduating in January of 2010.

I have no formal experience in the acting industry, but I do have a passion for entertaining the people around me. The closest I ever came to working within the industry was when I answered a casting call placed by Canada's NIB Broadcast Training Centre in the metro newspaper. At first, I thought it was for jobs that they readily had available within their own institution. I went into their recording studio and I was directed to read scripts for mock radio advertisements. I made an impression on the director because halfway through the broadcast, he smiled at me and asked "Are you sure this the first time you've done this type of work before?". When the recording was over, I waited for my evaluation results, but rather I was informed that while I was in fact auditioning for future voice-over work, I had to go through a formal training course for $4000 which was money I did not have. I did not go through the program, which was upsetting because the results while in the studio for me, were all positive. My voice is not too deep and whenever I speak actual facts, whether they are in front of me or otherwise, I can make them sound as if they are 100% true and accurate.

My only, I suppose true, 'acting' experience comes to me from dressing up as Heath Ledger's Joker last Halloween. My course union put on a haunted house with various stations throughout, and my role was to play a psychotic clown who was a patient in a mental hospital. I scared my fair share of guests that night. I prepared for the role the same way the late Heath Ledger did; or at least to an extent. I spent every night in front of a mirror rehearsing lines from the film, preparing my voice, and practicing the appropriate mannerisms. The experience was extremely rewarding for me and I had a lot of fun doing it. I have had several friends of mine tell me that I have a natural talent for acting, and so I see this as an opportunity to not only advance myself, but also to obviously aid yourself, Mark since you are looking for talented people.

I am truly excited about the possibility of doing a narration for an advertisement. I am available every day of the week now that school is over for the summer. I live in Mississauga, but am willing to travel to Toronto. My home number is 905-XXX-XXXX or you may reach me on my cellular phone at 416-XXX-XXXX. My resume will be included with this letter, since I am applying online. Thank you very much for your time.

Sincerely,

Sammy xxxxx

Well, it's finally here. Season 2 of Bill & Sons Towing (with 12 brand new episodes) premiered March 27th. It's been a fun ride. I hope you can check it out.  I also hope we can find a way to shower at the gym without getting warts on our feet.