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.

Summer TV

Wow.  The biz is slow.  Let me tell ya.  This happens sometimes in summer.  ugh..

Anyhow, this entry is about new tv for summer that I'm excited about.

1st of all, we've been watching "In Plain Sight" on USA.  Very cool.  It's a very different type of show.  Not your basic "shoot 'em up" type of thing.  Not as negative as some.  I've gotten attached to the characters and the guest stars every week can act SO well, that within the hour I'm attached to them.  Definitely, check it out.

2nd, I'm very excited about "Burn Notice" coming back for Season 2 (also on USA).  If you missed it last year, check it out.  It's coming back July 10.  It's a gorgeous show, based in Miami.  They do a great job with the camera and it just looks good.  The actors are great.  It's funny, tense, exciting and relatable.  I love it!!  It's all about a former FBI agent who has been "burned".   He is not allowed to leave the city they've put him in and he's trying to figure out who did it and why.  In the meantime, he helps solve local crimes and help folks out and of course, madness ensues!!  Check it!

3rd, old faves are coming back.  New "Project Runway" (last season on Bravo) is coming July 16.  It's supposed to be moving to Lifetime shortly.  Crazy, eh?  And, I'm psyched about "Psych".  This is yet another USA original.  I promise, I don't work for the channel.  They just really get some good stuff.  "Psych" returns July 18.

Anyway, I don't want to hear from anyone that there is nothing on TV to watch this summer.  This should keep you busy.  Yeah, tivo!!!  See ya soon...

Actor's of the past: we need you!

So, I've been at home alone and nothing better to do, so I've been watching the Muppet Show.  That's right.

I have a collection of "best of" DVDs which my husband got a long time ago (and I won't bore you with the story, but it IS funny how we came to own these).

I was awed by the show, the music, the creativity.  And, the guest stars!!  I saw Steve Martin, Gilda Radner, Carol Burnette, Paul Simon, Raquel Welch; just to name a few!

Now, who would appear today??  Britney?  Lindsay??  Heaven help us, PARIS??

At times like these, I have to hope that all isn't loss and that there is some really good talent out there.  I'm just not sure where it is.  Do you??

All wasn't lost.  I did laugh, smile and sing along from time to time.  But it does make me wonder..

By the way, don't be alarmed at the fact that I'm a grown adult at home alone watching the Muppet Show.  It's usually a Disney double feature.  ha!!  My taste in movies is sophisticated.  Ah, who am I kidding!!

Well, back to email.  And, check out Watercooler Wednesdays this week and give him your answer!!  

I love Kermit!

See ya.

Celebrity News

It's very sad that Senator Kennedy has been diagnosed with this horrible tumor.  AND, I really do pray the best for his family.  It's such a tragic family..

BUT, it's amazing to me how much interest they think we take in this.  My husband had the news on the other day and left the room.  Suddenly, I was listening to a "qualified" Dr. explain to me what part of the brain was having the problem.  Luckily for me, he pulled out a plastic sculpture so he could REALLY get it through to me.

Is there nothing else tragic going on in the world that not only do we have to cover the story, but then spend the rest of our day finding anything else we could POSSIBLY tie in with it.  Sadly, I'm sure many of us could inform them of the many travesties handed to people everywhere every day.  But, why?  When I'm sure they're on the phone with the man driving by the hospital where the Senator is while he's explaining what traffic is like outside and how the overall "feeling" is of the drivers.

And all is well in American society..

I pray peace and comfort for the family.

And, lives for those watching this ALL DAY LONG...

Audition confusion

Well you never know what you're going to get, right?  Sometimes an audition has a huge script, lots to think about and hardly any money.  Other times, it pays really well and all you have to do is show up and smile and name your hobbies and you go home.

My audition today couldn't have been simpler.  

First, you can't be pretty.  "look like you're running errands"

So, no makeup, sloppy, got it!

When we arrived, they took us in groups of 3.  You go down the line with a slate.

Name, agent, number etc.  Then, tell them your hobbies.  Nice, eh?  Oh, and if we choose you, you'll get a REALLY nice paycheck.

Can't beat it, right?

Hannah Montana and all that madness

Okay, here's the dealio..

I did work on the Hannah Montana movie.  I did spend 3 days on set with some great celebs.  (besides Billy Ray and Ms. Miley)  But, I was only an extra.  Or "mayor's guest" as I'll claim.  

We spent 3 days killing ourselves (mostly with boredom) just trying to complete our huge scene.  It's your classic Disney high society dinner disaster scenario.  And, the fire happens right in front of me.  Fun, eh?

It was actually nice to see some of the special effects stuff and how it was handled.  Also, there were live animals, so that's always fun (way to go Joseph and Theo)!  And, what everyone wants to know, "how were the celebs?"  All were absolutely normal and wonderful.

If you do have kids who are big fans, this will probably be a great film to see.  So you know, the film also stars Melora Hardin (that's right, Dunder Mifflin fans), Vanessa Williams, and Margo Martinfield (known to me as the mean momma in Million Dollar Baby).  SHE is very kind and I did get to talk to her a bit.  

That's the life of a movie star, baby!!

ha.

Welcome

Well, it's not the big time.  But, it's my life.

Here I'll chat about all things entertainment.  And, I'll take you through my crazy life right here in the middle of L.A. and N.Y.  Crazy, right?  But, things come along and it's a lot of fun.  

I'm writing this because too many people ask and are interested.

So, let's see how fun it can be.

Check back with me.

Thanks.