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email: tara@tarahowie.com

August 8, 2005 - January 17, 2006: Five months working as an Accounting Clerk for the Feature Film The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford. It was Directed by Andrew Dominik and filmed in and around Calgary, it was really great getting to work with Alberta crews again. The main talent included Brad Pitt as Jesse James and who is also a Producer on this show, Casey Affleck as Robert Ford, Mary-Louise Parker who plays Zee James, Sam Rockwell, Sam Shepard, and Paul Schneider who is one of the nicest, funniest guys I have met. I am leaving out so many, not to mention all the crew that worked so, so, so hard on this film and who made each day as fun as they could for me. Thank you.

September/October 2005: How painful it is to say no to stunt work. This happened a few times as I worked on The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford.

July 29, 2005: My last day in Vancouver before moving back to Calgary to work on a film. I was fortunate enough to work on The Collector - Season 2 again as an extra. Chris Kramer, the lead actor showed me that he has not changed. Still a great guy, he came over and talked to me about a past show we had both done.

August 16 & 17, 2004: I enjoyed two days as an extra on the set of the TV Series The Collector - Season 2. The Director for the episode titled 'The Comic' Holly Dale. The lead actor, a great guy I worked with on a small film, is Chris Kramer. Other actors working included Ellen Dubin, Aidan Drummond, Benjamin Ratner, Comedian Dan Quinn, and Michael Roberds

August 6, 2004: I had an audition for a part on the upcoming movie Never Was. I auditioned for the Director Joshua Michael Stern, the Producer Greg Shapiro and the wonderful Casting Director Coreen Mayrs.

August 5, 2004: Had Stacey Barrington from Westcoast Actors Studio help me with my audition piece. Stacey is an awesome private acting coach.

July 31, 2004: I had an amazing experince as an extra and watching how the Japanese crew work on the Mini-Series Proof of the Man. The Director was Shunsaku Kawake. The lead actor Yutaka Takenouchi had a few major fans excited to see him.

July 23, 2004: Was called in at the last minute to work on Smallville: Season 4 as a PA. The Director for this episode titled 'Gone' was James Marshall. The actors working today were Michael Rosenbaum, Tom Welling, Erica Durance, Michael Ironside and James Bell, and Colin Lawrence.

July 19, 2004: Worked on the set of Smallville: Season 4 as a PA today. The Director for this episode titled 'Crusade' was Greg Beeman. The actors working today were Michael Rosenbaum, Ona Grauer, Viv Leacock, Ian Robison and Bill Meilen.

July 1, 2004: I was so happy to be back on the set of The Days as an extra. The Director for this episode was David Carson. Today the actors were once again very kind and funny, and included David Newsom, Marguerite MacIntyre, Evan Peters, Zach Maurer, and Laura Ramsey.

June 23, 2004: Today I worked as a stand-in on the movie The Five People You Meet in Heaven. The Director was Lloyd Kramer. It was on honor to be on the set with Jon Voight and Jeff Daniels.

June 16, 2004: Was on the set of the new TV Series The Days as an extra. The Director for this episode was Chris Long. The actors that were in the scene I worked in were a very friendly and funny pair. David Newsom and Melik Yoba.

May 19, 2004: I was back on the set of Stargate SG1 - Season 8 as an extra. It was the same episode, same director and same actors as May 7.

May 7, 2004: I was on the set of the TV Series Stargate SG1 - Season 8 as an extra. The Director of this episode titled 'The Covenant' was Martin Wood. The actors working today were Amanda Tapping, Charles Shaughnessy, Tom O'Brien, and Ingrid Torrance.

April 21, 2004: I worked as an extra on the movie The Deal. The Director is Harvey Kahn. The actors working today were Christian Slater and Selma Blair.

April 6, 2004: Had an interview today to be Kristen Bell's stand-in in Reefer Madness. I met with Assistant Directors Patrice Leung, and Tracey Poirier.

April 5, 2004: I spent the morning in a cemetery on the set of the TV Series The Dead Zone: Season 3 as an extra. The Director for this episode titled 'Speak Now' was Mike Rohl. The actors working today were Anthony Michael Hall, Nicole de Boer, and Chris Bruno.

April 2, 2004: Worked on the set of Smallville: Season 3 as a PA today. The Director for this episode titled 'Covenent' was Greg Beeman. The actors working today were Michael Rosenbaum, John Schneider, Allison Mack, and Adrianne Palicki. Stunt coordinator Christopher Sayour was on set as well as stunt man Brent Conelly.

March 29, 2004: I spent a warm, sunny day by the water on the set of the new TV Series Touching Evil as an extra. The actors on the set were Vera Farmiga, Zach Grenier, Bradley Cooper and James MacDonald. The Director for this episode titled 'Grief' was Michael Robison.

March 19, 2004: I was back on the set (Splinter Unit) of Smallville: Season 3 as a stand-in for Wayne Dalglish. Miles Millar was still Directing this episode and John Glover was also working. Stunt coordinator Tony Morelli was on set as well as stunt man David Mylrea.

March 17, 2004: Was on the set (Splinter Unit) of Smallville: Season 3 as a Stand-In today. The Director for the splinter unit was Miles Millar. The actors working today were John Glover, and a very talented young man who I was standing in for, Wayne Dalglish.

February 27, 2004: Had a Pre-Screen then an audition today for an acting role with Casting Director Michelle Allen for the TV Series Dead Like Me.

February 20, 2004: Worked on the set of Smallville: Season 3 today as a Production Assistant (PA). The Director for this episode was James Marshall. The actor working today was Allison Mack, and her stunt double Kim Howey and stunt performer Scott Nicholson.

February 17 & 18, 2004: Worked a couple of long, fun days on the set of Premonition as Photo-Double/Special Abilities Extra for a young boy. I had the great pleasure of working with some of the kindest actors and crew. I worked with the funloving Casper Van Dien, David Palffy, Phil Granger, Colin Lawrence Director Jonas Quastel and Producer Michael Derbas. I also worked with Stunt Coordinator John Sampson (I did a wire hang and fell out of a helicopter).

February 13, 2004: Spent a few hours this evening working on the movie The Long Weekend as an extra. The two main stars working tonight are, Chris Klein and Brendan Fehr and the director is Pat Holden.

January 28, 2004: Worked on Tru Calling as an extra again. We came back to finish up what we were filming last week.

January 23, 2004: Spent a very long, but good day on the set of the TV Series Tru Calling as an extra. Today Eliza Dushku was working and the episode titled 'The Getaway' was directed by Guy Bee.

January 21 & 22, 2004: I worked two days on another Stephen King show Kingdom Hospital. I had the pleasure of working in a scene with Diane Ladd. It was directed by Craig Baxley

December 13, 2003: Worked on Riding the Bullet as an extra again. Today the actors included Erika Christensen and Jonathan Jackson.

December 8, 2003: I was working as an extra on the Stephen King movie Riding the Bullet. The Director is Mick Garris and the actor working today on the set was David Arquette.

December 5, 2003: Worked on Smallville: Season 3 today as a Production Assistant (PA). The actors working today were Tom Welling, and Sam Jones III.

November 11, 2003: Had a callback audition for the CareerBuilder.com commercial.

November 4, 2003: Had an audition with Ann Forry for a commercial with CareerBuilder.com.

October 31, 2003: Worked on the set of Smallville: Season 3 today as a Production Assistant (PA). The Director for this episode was Thomas J. Wright. The actors working today were Tom Welling, John Schneider, Annette O'Toole, John Glover, Sam Jones III, Allison Mack, Ecstasia Sanders and Lisa Marie Caruk

October 29, 2003: Spent the day on the 2nd Unit Set of "Chestnut: Hero of Central Park" as an extra. The Director for 2nd Unit was Anna McRoberts who is also the Producer and Co-Writer. The actors working today were Makenzie Vega, Abigail Breslin, Christine Tucci, Justin Louis and Irene Olga Lopez

October 28, 2003: Worked as an extra on the Movie of the Week called "The Good Teacher". The Director was Michael Scott and the actors working today were Patricia Kalember, Erika Eleniak, Rowen Kahn and William MacDonald.

October 19, 22, 24 & 25, 2003: Finished up working on Catwoman this week.

October 15, 2003: I just found out that you can throw snowballs at me. If you go to the Elf website, click on Games and pick the Snowball Fight game, you can throw snowballs at myself, Will Ferrell, Bob Newhart and Peter Billingsley. Just don't hit Santa.

October 15, 2003: Spent the day as a stunt performer on Catwoman.

October 9-10, 2003: I was on the set of Catwoman doing a stunt. The actors included Halle Berry, Benjamin Bratt, Brooke Thiess and Michasha Armstrong. There were a few amazing stunt performers, this is a list of just a few: Connor Dunn, Kit Mallet, Laura Lee Connery, Corry Glass, Crystal Dalman, Jeff Scrutton. The director of the movie is Pitof

October 7, 2003: I was called and told that I will be doing a stunt on the movie Catwoman.

October 6, 2003: I met with Catwoman's Canadian Stunt Coordinator Jacob Rupp and stunt man Brett Chan today about the possiblity of me doing a stunt on Catwoman.

October 1, 2003: I became a Full Member of UBCP and ACTRA today.

October 1, 2003: Worked on the 2nd Unit of I Robot as an extra. Kimble Rendall is directing second unit.

September 25, 2003: Was on the 2nd Unit set of Blade 3 as a PA. Vic Armstrong is directing second unit. Dominic Purcell, and my friend Shawn Stewart were acting in the scenes. I also got to meet Mike Crestejo the stunt coordinator.

September 15, 2003: Had an audition for the TV Series The L Word. The Casting Directors for this show are Coreen Mayrs and Heike Brandstatter. The Director for this episode is Lynne Stopkewich and she was also in the audition room.

September 5, 2003: Worked on Romeo again as a PA. The actors today were Lil' Romeo, Victoria Jackson, Erica O'Keith, Noel Callahan and Zachary Isaiah Williams.

September 2, 2003: Was a PA for the TV Series Romeo.

August 29 & 30, 2003: Was on the set of Scary Movie 3, this time as a Production Assistant and for re-shoots. I was told that the scenes I did the stunts in are being cut from the movie. Anthony Anderson was working the two nights I did.

August 26, 2003: Worked as a PA again, on the set of Romeo. Today the actors were Lil' Romeo, Noel Callahan, Brittney Wilson. The Director for this episode was Cas Hyman.

August 20, 2003: The trailer for Scary Movie 3 is out.

August 13, 2003: Was on the set of Romeo again as a PA. Today the actors were Lil' Romeo, Erica O'Keith, Noel Callahan, Zachary Isaiah Williams and Brittney Wilson.

August 11, 2003: Worked on the new TV Series called Romeo. Is stars Lil' Romeo his Dad Master P, Victoria Jackson, Erica O'Keith, Noel Callahan, Zachary Isaiah Williams and Brittney Wilson. This Episode was directed by Anthony Atkins

August 5, 2003: Had an audition for the new Stephen King TV Series Kingdom Hospital. The Canadian Casting Directors for the show are Coreen Mayrs and Heike Brandstatter.

July 28 - 30, 2003: Worked the three days on the third season of Smallville. This episode was directed by James Marshall. The stars working included Tom Welling, John Schneider, Annette O'toole, Michael Rosenbaum, John Glover and Emmanuelle Vaugier

July 24, 2003: Spent the day as an extra on the mini series 10.5. It was directed by John Lafia. Kim Delaney and David Cubitt were working today.

July 17, 2003: Worked the day as an extra, as a Happy Time Employee, on the TV Series Dead Like Me. It is a wonderful set to work on, sadly the season wraps up next week.

July 1, 2 & 3, 2003: Finished filming the stunts on Scary Movie 3.

June 30, 2003: You can see me in the Elf Trailer. I am at the table when the baby comes out of Santa's toy bag.

June 29, 2003: I recently found the Elf website and trailer. I can be seen in the picture of the elves at the table, (look under Goodies and desktop). I am on the right and the third elf from the front of the picture. The trailer is also out there on the internet and I can be seen in a few of the clips.

June 27, 2003: Another day working as a stunt performer on Scary Movie 3.

May 24 - June 21, 2003: I have been in training for a stunt scene for the movie Scary Movie 3. We filmed on the nights of June 19 and 20 but we have a few more days coming up. I had the pleasure of meeting and working with the lead actress, Anna Faris who is so kind. I have also had the privlege of training with stunt co-ordinator Jacob Rupp, fight choreographers Andy Cheng and Don Lew and four amazing stunt woman Marny Eng, Laura Lee Connery, Sophia Crawford, and Debra Lee Carrington. We also got to train with amazing stunt men like Brett Chan, Shawn Stewart, Dan Rizzuto, Michael Roselli, James Michalopoulos, and Brad Kelly. The movie is directed by David Zucker.

May 22, 2003: Spent another day as an extra on the Disney movie The Miracle this time as a reporter.

May 15 & 16, 2003: Spent two nights on the set of Nia Vardalos's new movie, Connie and Carla as an extra. The cast for the two nights included Nia, Toni Collette and Dash Mihok. It was directed by Michael Lembeck.

May 2, 2003: I got to spend another day as an extra on the TV Series Dead Like Me. The cast this time was Ellen Muth. This episode was directed by Rob McNeill.

April 30 & May 1, 2003: I spent two days on the set of the mini-series Battlestar Galactica as an extra. The cast included James Callis and Connor Widdows. The director was Michael Rymer.

April 28, 2003: I worked on the set of the new TV Series Out of Order. The cast for the day included Eric Stoltz, Felicity Huffman,Kim Dickens, Justine Bateman and Peter Bogdanovich. The director was Tim Hunter.

April 25, 2003: Worked the evening as an extra on the Disney movie The Miracle which stars Kurt Russell. The director was Gavin O'Connor.

April 22, 2003: Spent the day as an extra on the TV Series Dead Like Me. The cast included Ellen Muth and Mandy Patinkin. The director was James Marshall.

March 14, 2003: I worked my first day as a stunt double on The Twilight Zone. I was Robin Tunney's stunt double. The stunt Co-ordinator was Lou Bollo and I worked with stunt man Jim Dunn. The second unit was directed by Allison Liddi Brown.

March 13, 2003: Was an extra for the day on the Fox Untitled Pilot. The cast was Eliza Dushku, Callum Keith Rennie, Hudson Leick and Ingrid Tesch. The pilot was directed by Phillip Noyce.

March 11, 2003: Was an extra on the set of the pilot A Screwball Homicide. The cast included Julie Warner, Adrian Pasdar. The pilot was directed by Dennis Dugan.

March 10, 2003: Worked as an extra in a courtroom scene on the show Stealing Christmas. The cast of the show the day I worked included Tony Danza, Lea Thompson, Betty White and Gwynyth Walsh. It was directed by Gregg Champion.

February 20 - March 8, 2003: Spent the last few weeks on the set of Elf, I got to be an elf at the north pole. It is directed by Jon Favreau and the cast working was Will Ferrell, Bob Newhart and Ed Asner.

January 30, 2003: Spent the day on the Jiminy Glick film set of La La Wood as an extra. It is directed by Vadim Jean and the cast working was Martin Short, Elizabeth Perkins and Aries Spears.

January 20, 2003: Spent another day on the set of the TV Series 'The Black Sash' as an extra. This episode was directed by Jeff Woolnough.

January 15, 2003: Went for another costume fitting for the movie Elf.

January 8, 2003: Worked again as an extra on the Jeremiah set.

December 19, 2002: Worked on the TV Series The Twilight Zone as an extra. This episode was directed by Lou Diamond Phillips and the actress was Samantha Mathis.

December 18, 2002: Was an extra for half the day on the 'Peacemakers' set. It was directed by Larry Carroll and starred Tom Berenger.

December 16, 2002: Worked the morning on the TV Series 'The Black Sash' as an extra. This episode was directed by Stuart Gillard.

December 12, 2002: Spent another day as an extra on the Jeremiah set.

December 10, 2002: Had a wardrobe fitting for my costume on the movie Elf that will be filming in the new year.

November 25 & 26, 2002: Spent the two days on the set of The Lizzie McGuire Movie as a stand-in.

November 27, 2002: I got confirmation that I will be a continuity extra on the movie Elf. I will be an elf.

November 22, 2002: Had a go-see with casting director Andrea Brown for a continuity extra on the movie Elf that will be filming in the new year.

November 15, 2002: Spent a few hours on the set of The Lizzie McGuire Movie as an extra. It is directed by Jim Fall

November 14, 2002: Worked on the MOW 'The Other Woman' as an extra. The actors working included Peter Gallagher and Donnelly Rhodes. It was directed by Rachel Talalay

November 5 & 6, 2002: I was on the set of Jeremiah the TV series for two days as an extra. The stars, Luke Perry, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Peter Stebbings and Kim Hawthorne were all there. This episode was directed by Charles Winkler

October 11, 2002: Spent the day as an extra on the TV Series DaVinci's Inquest with the actors, Ian Tracey, Donnelly Rhodes and the director David Frazee

October 4, 2002: Worked as an extra for a day on the TV Series The Dead Zone with the star, Anthony Michael Hall and the director Michael Robison

September 26, 2002: Worked on the show John Doe as an extra. This episode was directed by Dwight Little

September 18, 2002: Spent the day as an extra on First to Die. The Director was Russell Mulcahy

August 27, 2002 - Present: Work off and on as a Production Assistant for the TV Series Smallville.

August 26, 2002: Spent the day on the set of the TV Pilot: Earthlings as an extra. The director for the pilot is Rose Troche, and it stars such actors as Jennifer Beals, Pam Grier, Mia Kirshner and Scott Bairstow.

July 22 - 23, 2002: Spent two days as a basketball game spectator on the feature film The Perfect Score which was directed by Brian Robbins.

July 17, 2002: Spent the day as an extra (stills photographer) on the TV Series Stargate SG1 which was directed by Peter DeLuise.

June 19, 2002: Wrapped a month of work as Mia Farrow's stand-in and photo double on the TV movie On the Edge.

June 7, 2002: Auditioned for a part in a Weight Watchers Commercial with Casting Director Susanne Depencier.

May 24, 2002: Had a Go-See for the movie "Cody Banks" for the possible position of Hilary Duff's stand-in. Unfortunately, Cody Banks overlapps a few weeks of On the Edge.

May 17, 2002: Auditioned as a stunt performer for stunt coordinator Scott Ateah. He is working on the new Frankie Muniz movie "Cody Banks".

May 16, 2002: Was offered the job of stand-in for Mia Farrow on the movie of the week On the Edge.

May 8, 2002: I had the great fortune of spending a day on the set of "Taken" as an extra.

April 16, 2002: Had an audition at the Raymond Burr Performing Arts Centre's General Auditions with Ellie King.

March 21, 2002: I signed with Keystone Extras, they are now my agent for extra work.

March 19, 2002: I was offered a part as a 'Witch' in the Prospectus Theatre movie version of 'Macbeth' from the director, Robert Light.

March 2, 2002: Auditioned for the part of a 'Witch' in the Prospectus Theatre movie version of 'Macbeth'.

February 25, 2002: Had a callback for the part of 'Charlotte' in the Vancouver Film School student film titled 'Post'.

February 23, 2002: Auditioned for the part of 'Charlotte' in the Vancouver Film School student film titled 'Post'.

February 22, 2002: Auditioned for the part of 'Alease' in the Vancouver Film School student film titled 'devitrified'.

February 1, 2002: Auditioned for the part of 'Mrs. Ryan' for the Fox TV-series "Dark Angel". The Director of the episode will be Jeff Woolnough, and the Casting Directors are Coreen Mayrs and Heike Brandstatter.

January 30, 2002: Went to a Movement Class at the UBCP office. The instructor was Jeny Cassady.

January 2002: Since the holiday season is over I have gone back to attending the American Accent Class offered at the UBCP office with Andy Krieger.

January 19-20, 2002: Filmed the promo trailer for "Much Ado" in which I played 'Hero'. The writer/director/producer was Faisal Lutchmedial. Steven Stiller was a writer/producer/actor. The rest of the cast included Thomas Milburn Jr., Olivia Kelly, Ivan C. Vance, JC Williams, Katrina Fields, Roger Seto, Buffy Metler and Amanda Trimble.

January 17, 2002: Had an audition for the movie called "American Venus" with Casting Director Corinne Clark and Jennifer Page. The Director is Bruce Sweeney and the Producer is Stephen Hegyes

January 7, 2002: Had an audition the TV Series "Jeremiah" with Casting Director Bette Chadwick and Candice Elzinga

December, 2001: I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. May all your dreams come true in 2002.

November 23, 2001: Had a pre-screen for the TV Series "UC: Undercover" with Casting Director Michelle Allen.

October 15, 2001: Entertainment Tonight's top story was with "Anthrax" producer Bruce Harvey. They discussed the movie and what has been happening in the United States recently with the Anthrax virus.

October 15, 2001: Had an audition for an independent movie called "Flower & Garnet" with Casting Director Corinne Clark and Jennifer Page.

October 1, 2001: I was offered the role of Hero in the "Much Ado About Nothing" trailer.

September 23, 2001: Went to the Acting Workshop put on by UBCP and The William Davis Centre. The instructors were William B. Davis, Chilton Crane and Garry Davey.

September 20, 2001: Had an audition for a Slim Fast commercial with Casting Director Kathleen Widdows.

September 17, 2001: Worked as a Locations PA on "The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star".

September 2001: I have been taking Acting Classes offered by UBCP.

August 23, 2001: Auditioned for the part of 'Local #3' in the DreamWorks mini-series "Taken" for Director Tobe Hooper, Producer Steve Beers, and Casting Directors Coreen Mayrs and Heike Brandstatter.

August 15, 2001: Had an amazing experience in my audition for the part of 'Teacher' in the DreamWorks mini-series "Taken" with Coreen Mayrs and Heike Brandstatter.

August 15, 2001: Had the honour of doing a General Pre-Screen for Stuart Aikins and Sean Cossey.

August 1, 2001: Had a pre-screen for the part of 'Anne Campbell' with Casting Directors Coreen Mayrs and Heike Brandstatter for the DreamWorks mini-series "Taken".

May 2001 - Present: I have been going to the American Accent Classes offered by UBCP.

April 24, 2001: Auditioned for the part of 'Quixote' in the TV Series "AD 2030" with Casting Director Brenda McCormick.

June 24, 2001 was a wrap on the set of "Halloween 8" in which I worked the last bit as a Locations PA.

June 2001: I have been working a few days a week as a Locations PA on the set of "Strange Frequency" .

May 2001: I had the great fortune of being Rory Culkin's stand-in for a few days on the MOW "Off Season".

April 2, 2001: My new agency is Kirk Talent in Vancouver and my new agent is Roxanne Kinsman. I look forward to the new possibilities that Vancouver may hold for me.

March 19, 2001: finished working as a Locations PA on the feature film "Liberty Stands Still".

March 2, 2001: finished working as a Locations PA on the movie "Hellraiser: Hellseeker" .

January 27, 2001: I moved to Vancouver, B.C. For the first two months in Vancouver I worked on a few shows as a Locations PA.

October 13, 2000: was a wrap on the filming of the TV movie "Papa's Angels" , in which I was a stand-in. Papa's Angels aired December 3, 2000 on CTV.

September 6, 2000: finished working on the feature film "Rat Race" , I worked as a Locations PA, Set PA, stand-in and an extra.

August 15, 2000: Auditioned for the part of "Mother" with Casting Director Bette Chadwick for the feature film "Rat Race" . It was the Mother on the train with Rowan Atkinson.

July 15, 2000: was a wrap on the filming of "Speaking of Sex" in which I was Melora Walter's stand-in.

June 13, 2000: I spent the day on the set of "Anthrax" . I had a day role as a hotel maid.

May 18, 2000: Got to audition for the part of 'Wendy' with Director Rick Stevenson, Producer Bruce Harvey and Casting Director Candice Elzinga for the movie "Anthrax" . I then was asked to audition for the role of the 'Receptionist'.

May 17, 2000: Had a prescreen for the part of 'Wendy' with Casting Director Candice Elzinga for the movie "Anthrax" .

There is a video clip of the independent short, SEE bob RUN, located on the SEE bob RUN website at www.SEEbobRUN.com.