Thanks to Phil of the Buffalo Pro Cheer Blog for passing this along.
By Tyrone Warner
ctv.ca
This classically trained actor finds strength portraying a detective on the new CTV series.
Theresa joy plays Billy, a feisty and tough street cop, who draws more danger and trouble than she deserves.
“I think she’s just totally driven and has a lot of energy, and she just wants to do the job right. Being a girl, you meet a lot of bad guys in your life and you don’t want to be a victim. So I think for her, she’s in a position where she can take them down and she can help other people,” Joy tells CTV.ca.
“Billy has the power to go out there and stop bad things from happening instead of waiting for them to happen to her. When she reads the newspaper, it doesn’t have to brew inside of her; she goes to work the next day and tries to stop it from happening.”
Billy is just one of the many characters that inhabit the world of “The Bridge,” which chronicles the actions of controversial union boss Frank Leo, played by “Battlestar Galactica” alum Aaron Douglas.
Joy has a number of television and film credits, including appearances on “Nip/Tuck,” “Entourage,” “Reno 911!: Miami,” and “Puck Hogs.” At one point, Joy was also a former NFL Cheerleader (Buffalo Jills 1998-2001). The actress currently splits her time between Toronto, New York City, Los Angeles and Europe.
When comparing herself with her character, Joy says playing Billy gives her a certain feeling of empowerment.
“Billy’s intimidating and I am not. I’m passive and I don’t like fights… I’ll let people be jerks and shrug it off because I don’t need to confront them. It’s weird, because if there’s a character that is not like me, then I really feel like I’m faking it,” says Joy.
“I never felt that way with Billy, so there must be something inside of me. It feels so comfortable to be her. She’s everything I would want to be. My characters in the past, they’d be someone Billy would have in handcuffs!”
When Joy found out she landed her role in “The Bride,” she discovered what life for police offers is really like.
“I went on a ride along in Buffalo, with the Buffalo Police Department in one of the most dangerous parts of Buffalo, and it was scary,” remembers Joy.
“I thought I was brave, but when I got there, I got a bullet proof vest, and I laughed and thought I was going to stay in the car the whole time. The first time I stepped into a house, it was a domestic call, but it’s the east side of Buffalo and it’s pretty scary, I don’t think I’ve even driven through the east side. So it was intimidating just to be there. The house was dark, the two officers I was with went in front of me, and all of a sudden I was like — ‘I don’t know who is around the next corner, I don’t know who is in the next room, I don’t know who might have a gun’ — I felt so helpless. Of course, they had guns and I didn’t. It was really scary. We did a high-speed chase, talked to some gang members, there was a robbery. I think we basically went through a lot of the crimes I find in my scripts, and that was all on one shift.”
The biggest lesson that Joy took from her ride along experience, was just how similar the lives of the officers on “The Bridge” reflect those of real-life cops.
“As an actor, you’ll read the scripts and hear about marriages going bad with alcoholism and suicide and somebody might think, ‘Oh, its TV, they want to keep the show interesting.’ From what I heard from the police officers, is that it’s all real. It’s hard on them. It’s not like other 9 to 5 jobs.”
During her ride along, Joy also remembers some of the more unusual reactions she received while accompanying the police officers.
“I was in character, in a sense, so I was wearing what Billy wears for the first few episodes. I just pulled something out of my own wardrobe which resembles that… these straight leg jeans and this black leather coat,” says Joy.
“During this one stop, this girl came out and said, ‘That’s what the cops are wearing now? That’s too cool for cops!’”
Phil has more here.
Watch the premier of The Bridge here.
The Bridge airs Saturdays at 8pm on CBS.
Theresa at imdb.com.
From the good folks at DFWReporting.com:
2010 Houston Texans Cheerleaders auditions [Norrelle Dickson] from DFW Reporting on Vimeo.
Auditions for the 2010-11 season will be held Sunday, August 15th at Du Burns Arena, located in the Canton neighborhood of Baltimore City.
Du Burns Arena
1301 South Ellwood Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224
11-11:30 a.m.: Registration (registration fee is $15; applicants need to provide a full body photo)
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Audition choreography
12:30-3 p.m.: Auditions
A prep class will be held Wednesday, August 11th at Du Burns Arena from 7-8:30 p.m.
The prep class will cost $10.
[Baltimore Blast Cheerleaders]
Check your local listings!
The Sixers Dancers Finals were held last night, and Sixers.com has posted the new squad.
Our good friend Doris made the squad. She tells me it’s a 2½ hour drive from Long Island to Philly for practice.
See the new squad here.
Photos from the finals here.
My photos are coming soon!
This is one of the photos that helped the Charlotte Lady Cats dethrone the Heat Dancers and go on to become 2010 NBA Dance Bracket Champions.
Jessica, Ashley and Jordan
Ashley, who’s the mother of an adorable 21-month old boy, tells me that the pose was entirely spontaneous. She had no idea that Jessica’s was resting on her.
Here’s the recreation of the photo with Kristy filling in for Jordan, who was at a NASCAR race in Vegas.
Auditions begin on July 29, 2010 and conclude with finals on Sunday, August 8, 2010.
Rookie candidates are required to attend at least one Audition Clinic and Preliminary Auditions. Rookie candidates will be invited to attend Rookie Interviews and Audition Finals. The rookie application fee is $25.00*.
Previous Lady Raiders are required to attend Returning Veteran Interviews in July and minimum one (1) Audition Clinic. Previous Lady Raiders receive a bye to Audition Finals and should participate in the Finals Rehearsal. The returning Lady Raiders application fee is $15.00. Payments may be submitted in person using cash or check payable to Richmond Raiders. Credit cards are not accepted.
Please see frequently asked questions for additional details including attire, time commitment, judging criteria, etc. (Click here)
Audition Clinics
Location:Richmond Coliseum, Enter at 601 E Leigh St, Richmond, Va.
Dates:
- Thursday, July 29, 2010, 7-10:00pm Audition Clinic Option One
- Monday, August 1, 2010, 7-10:00pm Audition Clinic Option Two
- Friday, August 6, 2010, 7-10:00pm Preliminary Auditions
- Saturday, August 7, 2010, 9:00am-1:00pm Finalist Interviews
- Saturday, August 7, 2010, 2-5:00pm Finalist Rehearsal
Final Audition
Location: Watermelon Festival, Carytown, Richmond, Va.
Date: Sunday, August 8, 2010, 12-6:00pm Final Auditions
Pre-Audition Workshops:
These optional pre-audition workshops give you the opportunity to get a closer look at the Lady Raiders program beyond just dance and cheerleading choreography and skills. Workshops also cover communication, attire, glamour, fitness and other program components.
Workshops are $15.00 each. Candidates who attend the optional workshops will receive a $5.00 discount on audition registration. Payments may be submitted in person using cash or check payable to Richmond Raiders. Credit cards are not accepted.
Location: Victory Lady Fitness – Westend, 9699 W Broad, Glen Allen, VA
Dates:
- Saturday, June 12, 2010, 1-3:00pm
- Saturday, July 10, 2010, 1-3:00pm
Pro Dance Classes:
Pro Dance classes are a great way to perfect your dance technique and get more exposure to the Lady Raiders dance and cheer style. Pro Dance classes are $10.00 per class for non-Victory Lady Fitness members. Payments may be submitted in person using cash or check payable to Going Pro Entertainment. Credit cards are not accepted.
Location: Victory Lady Fitness – Westend, 9699 W Broad, Glen Allen, VA
Dates: Thursdays, July 8, July 15 and July 22, 8-9:00pm
Click here for additional information.
Representing Mississippi’s only professional sports dance team, the Mississippi Braves Diamond Dancers, was Miya.
The Mississippi Braves Diamond Dancers are the dance team for the Double-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves.
The Diamond Dancers are under the direction Maya Christine Hayes. Maya is a former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader and is a native of Jackson, Mississippi where she attended Jackson State University receiving her B.A. of Science in Speech and Theatre Arts.
[Mississippi Braves Diamond Dancers]
The East Coast is in the grips of a heatwave. In the middle of this stifling heat the MLL Long Island Lizards Dance Team, armed with sunblock and plenty of fluids, took to the field for a 3pm(!) game this past Saturday.
The LI Lizards Dance Team finds a few moments of relief in the shade. There was no shade on the sidelines or on the field, where the team performed 4(!) times.
Shuart Stadium, the Lizards home, has artificial turf. So the field really heated up. Combine that with the fact that the bottoms of the dancers’ boots are black, and you can imagine the conditions.
From the OKC Thunder Website:
A former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader, Dallas Mavericks dancer and special education teacher has been named the new manager of the Thunder Girls, the Thunder announced today. Carmen Butler joins the team this week and her first order of business will be to help run Saturday’s open auditions for the 2010-11 Thunder Girls team. Butler takes over for Sabrina Ellison, who, after four years with the organization, is relocating to California to be with her family. .
“We are excited to welcome Carmen to the Thunder family,” said Thunder Director of Events and Entertainment John Leach. “She brings great experience and energy to the position. Having worked in a leadership role for an organization as well-known, highly valued and professional as the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, she has a definite concept of what a major-league dance team should offer fans and the community. Also, having been a Mavs dancer, she has experience in NBA game and community environments.”
A Nebraska native, Butler earned a Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Nebraska. In addition to her dancing, she has worked since 1997 as a special education teacher at school districts in Nebraska, Texas and Maryland.
She began her sports dance career in 2000 with the Omaha Beef indoor football team, where she rose to the level of co-captain. In 2005 she realized her dream of becoming a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader. “I always wanted to become a Cowboys Cheerleader. They represent the gold standard of pro sports entertainment, the very best. It was a challenge I wanted to undertake and I was successful. I hope to bring that same level of professionalism and prestige to the Thunder Girls,” Butler said. During her three years with the Cowboys Cheerleaders, she was selected as a group leader, was named veteran of the year and facilitated cheerleading camps and other community events. From 2008-09, Butler was a dancer for the Dallas Mavericks where she was selected best in appearances.
“With her experience and personality, we know Carmen will help build on the tremendous Thunder Girls’ foundation already in place, said Thunder Senior Vice President Brian Byrnes. “Under Sabrina’s leadership, the Thunder Girls became a proven favorite with our fans. Sabrina set a high standard of professionalism that we are confident Carmen will be able to uphold and build upon.” In addition to managing the Thunder Girls, Butler will also continue to develop the Thunder’s junior dance team, the Raindrops.
“It’s a great honor to join an organization like the Thunder. I’m excited at the opportunity to continue to develop the Thunder Girls’ profile within games and in the Oklahoma community.” Butler said. “This dance team is made up of talented, intelligent women who balance this experience with their full-time careers and do it with great skill and professionalism. I look forward to working with them.”
Thunder Girls Auditions are this Saturday!
