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Lotto lotta

Well, I have had another audition.  (as dead as it is...)

This time for the Tennessee Lottery.

It was fun.  A husband and wife type of deal.  The man playing my husband was super quiet and didn't speak to me beforehand hardly at all..  Of course, I will say that he did become friendly once we started.  He actually put his arm around me, etc..

It's hard.  I was paired with someone through my agent, but it never happens that way.  And, I hate that.  Once, a girl only got the audition because I told my agent I'd like to audition with her, and it didn't happen.  You show up and they pair you however they'd like.  It sort of sucks.

Oh well.

Anyway, I'd like to book something soon.  It's amazing how insecure you can feel.  Although, last year, I was done working by July.  Though I had one of the busiest years.  Lots of jobs, all in the first of the year.  You never know how it'll work out.

Ugh.

NHL? Anyone??

So, I had an audition the other day for the Nashville Predators.  No, I won't be goalie any time soon; just an audition.  It was a lot of fun.  They were simple, sort of "the office" like.  Simple, normal people with these weird experiences.  It's a great campaign.  It would be a nice addition to my work.  Either way, I look forward to seeing them on air.

Unfortunately for me, a lot of my competition in town was there.  There is a small handful of actresses that make me nervous when I show up.  Well, "nervous" is a bad word.  It's usually, "oh crap!"  We're all fighting for the same jobs and we're basically on the same level here, so it gets a little crazy.

Anyway, we'll see.  I have another audition I'll tell you about later.  Things are moving along.

Of course, I had to pass last week on an audition with a Director that loves me because I went to Canada while it was shooting.  ugh!!  That is ALWAYS the case.  The old "watched pot" thing, ya know?

Yuck.

Bernie Mac

I am sad. Sorry I haven't written for a bit. I'm not going to write a lot today. I just can't remember the last celebrity I cried a bit over. He just seemed to be a truly nice guy. And he was funny. And too young to go. We forget how fragile our bodies are. My prayers are with his family. God is mysterious.

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To act or not to act?

Well, nothing is going on right now in the acting world.

I do have other things I do that make me money, so please don't cry for me..

BUT, I do get creatively stressed.  I know that summer can be that way.  SLOW.

I have to remember that things should kick up again as Fall approaches.

It's hard, but true.

I am going to work this summer on my craft.  I've got some books to read, some creative exercises to do and hopefully that will keep me going.  I'd love to get involved with a play this year.  Who knows?  It's pretty slim pickings around here most of the time.

I've done musicals but I'd like to bypass those for a bit.  I'll keep you posted.

I didn't get to act in the 48 hour thing (as I said before) and that was disappointing.  I will say that I enjoy dealing with other areas of the film that I'm normally not too concerned with.  But, it's a good chance to stretch some acting muscles and that didn't happen.

I sound bummed, right?  I think it's the hot, dreary day.  Or maybe I'm missing "must see tv".  Who knows?

But, thank the Lord above for the USA network and their programming.  It'll keep me going this summer.  Check out my other blog for info on that here:  Fun Blog

Also, check out the Wednesday Watercooler to learn more about creativity and expressing yourself here.

48 Hours Are Over

Well another year has come and gone of 48hour film madness. We made it. Of course, the only acting I did was in a group coq fighting scene. That's right!!
I did more again with wardrobe, makeup etc. We've been keeping it simple and since I can do all of these things, it's sort of become my new role.
It's okay. I get to act and play all year long, right?? Of course, man this summer is SLOW for the acting biz.
I will keep u posted on other things in the works. That's all for now??
Except, are you watching Burn Notice?? Project Runway?? In Plain Sight?? Let me know what you think.

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Nashville 48 Hour Film

Are you ready for the craziest weekend of the year??  I am!  Look out and stay out of the way.  There will be crews with cameras all over the streets of Nashville.  It's madness.

I wish I could say that I was already sleeping because I'll need it after Friday hits and it's non-stop mayhem!!  Well, I'm on the same team as the last 2 years.  I like it, but unfortunately, it's more art dept. work than acting.  There are other senior players and they keep the cast small and tight, so I "may" get called up for support, but that's it.  The art dept. stuff is different; never really done it before.  It's a different side of the process that I don't usually spend so much time on.  I have to put on another brain.  

Art is weird that way, eh?  I think most art is amazing to most because of it's unusual distinctiveness.  And yet it's the very same thing that makes others think it's crazy.

Go over to Watercooler Wednesdays to decide for yourself!!

I'll keep you posted on the Fest!!

Have a great week!

Auditioning again!

Finally!  Another audition.  It's been awhile folks.  And, even in a small town like Nashville, you start feeling like it's over!

This was quick and painless with a casting director in town that knows me well.  Just one liners for a hospital ad.  The ad won't even air here, so if you get the piece, who knows if you'll ever see it??

Though one liners make me nervous, I think it went okay.  You have that one line to convince someone that you're it!  Not as easy as it sounds.  At least with a paragraph or several lines, I can miss some and hit others!  Here there just isn't much room for error.  It's pretty quick, so if they don't like your look, they are definitely moving on!  They had about 15 different roles they were casting.  I was the 30 something wife.  Very descript, right??  Kill me..

Do you know how many 30 somethings there are out there??  a lot!!!

Trust me.

I will keep you all posted.  Just don't be waiting on the edge of your seat to hear something..  I try to audition and walk away.  It's easier that way.