Updates

I haven't posted here in a while because, to be honest, I was bummed. Here's the story...

I went to the StrawHat Audition kinda banking on at least 1 callback. I felt confident in my abilities and knew I looked good. However, after having what I thought was a good 90 second audition, not 1 theater called me back. Nobody. Everybody else in my group got at least 1 and I had nothing. It was not a good feeling.

So I went home and bummed around.

I also started thinking about the situation. I can get film and TV parts and I've been lucky enough to be on set for various things. Film seems to come naturally and it's a better fit for me. The director is more hands off and it's not so micromanaged. I like that.

So I decided to take a break from theater to focus on film and TV.

Then I got this casting in my mailbox:

SEX, RELATIONSHIPS,AND SOMETIMES...LOVE

GINGER

LeadFemale / 19 to 40 / Am-Indian, Asian, Caucasian, East Indian, East-In, East-Ind, Hispanic, Middle Eastern, Middle-East, MidEastern, Mixed, Multi-Ethnic, Native American, Pac_Islander, Pacific Islander, PacificIsland

Ginger is adorable, totally in love one minute and totally in hate the next , silly and fun


I can do that.

On a whim, I submitted myself for the role. I didn't expect to hear anything back, but I figured it was worth a go.

Imagine my surprise when they wanted to see me for an audition. I went in last Monday and read for them. The casting lady seemed very nice, but the theater seemed disorgainized. Oh well, no big deal.

They asked for a callback on the spot.

I went back in on Wednesday for this callback. They cast me on the spot.

Finally, I got cast in an Off-Off Broadway show!

My first rehearsal was yesterday and it went well. I feel like I stepped in it a bit with the guerilla-style they're going for. I like to know my lines and have some creative input. That's not gonna happen with this show. However, it seems like it'll be a rather interesting experience and I'm willing to give it a go. Plus, it'll look great on my resume.

Even though there's no pay and I very well may get fired from my full-time retail gig, I feel very lucky to have this show. It gave me a gigantic confidence boost. It told me 'you know what? You ARE castable and not this ridiculous little creature that will never get a show.' It's hopefully the beginning of the end of my retail gig.

In other updates, I wasn't seen at all for Sophistry. However, I got the book and it's something new for me to work on.

The meeting with Barbizon went amazing. They really liked me and want to take me on as a shoe model. Yay for small feet and pedicures!

The meeting with the casting agency went well too. They gave me a Nokia commercial to read and gave me direction to play with. It was fun. They liked me as well, so kudos to me for having a great day!

I also saw Billy Elliot on Broadway. It was amazing! Go see it!

Today brings rehearsal from 2-5. We'll see where this goes...

Time Change

Time for a real update.

Tuesday is going to be insane and I'm very excited about it!

I have an audition for a play called Sophistry. It will run on Broadway (!!!) from April 20-June 7. I've picked up the play by Jonathan Marc Sherman the other day and did a close read this morning.

The role I would want is that of Robin Smith. Robin, according to the casting breakdown, is as follows:

Robin Smith: Woman, early 20's. Midwestern. Very pretty, personable. Vulnerable, compassionate but a quiet and resolute strength. Honors student/crusading student journalist/calss valedictorian. Trained as a dancer when younger. Goes out with Ex, but has strong friendship with Igor. Emotionally and intellectually mature for her age. Played in 1993 by Calista Flockhart.

Another character possibility is that of Debbie. Here's her breakdown:

Debbie: Early 20's. Pretty. Strong character, determined, intelligent, ambitious, sexy. Something of a flirt. Less mature than Robin. Played in 1993 by Nadia Dajani.


Along with this audition on Tuesday, I have appointments with 2 agencies.

The first is for Barbizon (hit or miss from what I hear) for foot modeling. Yes, that's right- foot modeling. They're specifically looking for size 6, which is me. We'll see what comes of this. Worst case scenario is that nothing comes of it and that it was an adventure. However, if it all works out and seems legit, then this could be another avenue for me to pursue.

The foot appointment is at 3:15. I had it wrong on my previous post.

The next appointment I have is with a commercial agent. I've done projects with her previously, so I'm hoping that they'll officially take me on as a client. Keep your fingers crossed! That one is at 4:30 and is 2 blocks from my foot thing.

The evening of the 17th, I'll be meeting a friend to see Billy Elliot on Broadway. I know one of the children in the cast, so we'll meet after the show to say hello.

After that, I'll go home and fall asleep. It will be a long, but very rewarding day.

I'll post again closer to the big audition on Friday.