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.

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.

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!

Auditions a plenty

So, yet another audition. My week has picked up, eh? This time more of an "open call" thing. Which I usually hate. They take forever.

But, this time went pretty smoothly. I got there and was #59 and they were on #16. Sounds scary, but 1 hour later, it was my turn. That's not too bad. And, there were 3 or 4 friends waiting there to keep me company, so that's always helpful.

The audition was easy. 3 in at a time. Basically stepping into frame, then "oohing and ahhing" about some new building. That's all. Simple, right? It would be nice to get because it pays pretty well. Especially just for some reactions.
My group was okay. One was a fellow actor that I know well. We worked together on a music video and Hannah Montana. He did a great job. The other was a very nice woman, but she was really destroying the vibe. We had to "ad lib" a lot. You know, "improvise". "Oh, look at that new room. That's going to be amazing". Instead, she'd comment on the obvious made up nature of our sentences.
EXAMPLE:
ME: "Look at that up there".
HER: "Oh, that pipe? Yeah, very rustic ."

See the annoyance? So, you just try to ignore her comments and stay in character.
Amazing how some people just really don't get it.
Oh well.  All the better for me.

Welcome to Audition Hell

Well, the weather here is hot! Really hot. It's 95 outside and probably 97 in the unairconditioned hall. That's right. No air.
There are 4 times the amount of people there that you expected. Why? Well, many are there for the first time. Though it's YOUR callback, they are getting a first shot.
Also, time moves slow here. You may sign in at 3:10 for your 3:30 audition, but they aren't looking at the sign in sheet. They have their own agenda and it's much different than the one you were told previously. They call whomever they want at whatever time they choose. Therefore, you sit and watch people just walk in and go in. As you sit, and sit and sit.
You were called for a role but no worries! They have another one, all shined up and ready for you. Mostly because they've already filled most of the roles as you sit in the hall. Waiting and waiting..
Needless to say, they don't seem to care about you at all. So why were you called to audition hell? Who knows?
But, was it worth it? You MAY receive an honorary extra role. But, let's face it. That's not why you bought the ticket.