Lately I've been having a series of really good auditions. They feel solid. I feel great & sing well. I get all dolled up with the hair & makeup & I look good.
There's just one problem with this whole thing: I'm not getting any callbacks. Not a one.
It's frustrating as all get out.
Today, for example, was a typical case of what happens at an audition.
I got in, checked in with the monitor, filled out the form & handed in 2 headshots & resumes. I got changed, put on my heels, did my makeup, & waited. Once I was called, I waited in line (comparable to a firing squad), & went in when it was my turn.
I said hello, introduced myself to the accompanist, went over the music, & took my mark. Then I sang. I smiled, had fun, and most importantly hit my notes. They were looking at me, smiling as well, making various notes.
What did I get for my efforts?
"Great. Thanks for coming in."
Kill me.
What do I have to do to get a callback around here?!
To help remedy this issue, I've started looking into acting classes in NY. I have to get back in touch with my craft. I need to meet people & help myself get better.
I'm also going to enlist the help of a friend & set up mock auditions. She comes from a theatrical family & can certainly be of more help than just about anyone else I know.
This no-callback issue needs to be fixed asap. I don't get it at all.
My frustration is mounting & all I want to do is curl up & cry.
Help?
Showing posts with label Audition. Show all posts
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Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Silly Alarm Clock...
I have been away for quite a while, fair readers, and for that I apologize.
Here is, at long last, what has transpired since the last update.
StrawHat has come & gone with little to show for my efforts. In preparing, I managed to drop nearly 15 lbs & feel spectacular about myself. The day of the audition was fairly uneventful. I got up, commuted in to NYC, found Pace University & otherwise had a pleasant day. My song was OK. It wasn't wonderful, but it was better than last time. I rocked the monologie & felt like I had a good chance at being called back.
Well, I got a callback...
For a teaching job that pays $200 a week.
Oh well. I figure it's one callback more than I got last time. For that, I call it a win & take some good vibes with me.
I've since auditioned for nearly anything I could get my hands on.
Most recently I went to a call for Chorus Line & Hair. Here's how it shook out.
I arrived at the studio bright & early. My efforts were rewarded by being #81 on the day. 81. I was there before 8:30. That's typical.
So I went into the holding room & found a spot. It filled up FAST. There were at least 150 girls in holding & a solid 150 in the hallways & lobby. The theater, I'm convinced, was vastly unprepared for such a turn out.
They panicked.
Turns out they were taking 15 girls at a time (hooray for typing!) and needed us to do a time step & double pirouette.
Hmm...
That's odd...
So I went with it.
The names were called and my group of 15 (lemmings) were hearded (off a cliff) into the audition room. There was a table of gentlemen who reiterated what we were to do before basically saying "and go!"
I got hearded into the group with the lythe & limber. Lucky me.
The first girl went & was perfect. Same with the next 2. Then it was my turn.
For the record, my time step was rather awesome. I set myself up for the double pirouette, took a deep breath and...turned crooked!
The floor was slick & my jazz sneakers slipped a bit and I made it around once ok. The second rotation was all about saving face & staying upright.
So there I am, clad in my leotard & tights amongst these beautiful dancers & I'm about to fall down mid-pirouette. I salvaged it the best I could and ended it with jazz fingers & the cheesiest smile I could muster. I figure making them laugh was better than nothing.
In that regard, mission accomplished. I was successfully the only dancer who made them chuckle.
Everyone else nailed their steps. Bitches. :)
And truly, I mean that in a very lighthearted way. They were wonderful & those who got callbacks absolutely deserved them.
So now I'm back on the audition trail in another holding room for another show. This one seems infinitely more organized than the last with much fewer attendees. They started at 10 and are already through the first 20. Being #55 at this call won't be as crazy as the last call.
Breakdown:
Show- 7 Brides For 7 Brothers
Role- I'm hoping for Alice, the youngest bride
Keep your fingers crossed that there's no double pirouette involved!
Here is, at long last, what has transpired since the last update.
StrawHat has come & gone with little to show for my efforts. In preparing, I managed to drop nearly 15 lbs & feel spectacular about myself. The day of the audition was fairly uneventful. I got up, commuted in to NYC, found Pace University & otherwise had a pleasant day. My song was OK. It wasn't wonderful, but it was better than last time. I rocked the monologie & felt like I had a good chance at being called back.
Well, I got a callback...
For a teaching job that pays $200 a week.
Oh well. I figure it's one callback more than I got last time. For that, I call it a win & take some good vibes with me.
I've since auditioned for nearly anything I could get my hands on.
Most recently I went to a call for Chorus Line & Hair. Here's how it shook out.
I arrived at the studio bright & early. My efforts were rewarded by being #81 on the day. 81. I was there before 8:30. That's typical.
So I went into the holding room & found a spot. It filled up FAST. There were at least 150 girls in holding & a solid 150 in the hallways & lobby. The theater, I'm convinced, was vastly unprepared for such a turn out.
They panicked.
Turns out they were taking 15 girls at a time (hooray for typing!) and needed us to do a time step & double pirouette.
Hmm...
That's odd...
So I went with it.
The names were called and my group of 15 (lemmings) were hearded (off a cliff) into the audition room. There was a table of gentlemen who reiterated what we were to do before basically saying "and go!"
I got hearded into the group with the lythe & limber. Lucky me.
The first girl went & was perfect. Same with the next 2. Then it was my turn.
For the record, my time step was rather awesome. I set myself up for the double pirouette, took a deep breath and...turned crooked!
The floor was slick & my jazz sneakers slipped a bit and I made it around once ok. The second rotation was all about saving face & staying upright.
So there I am, clad in my leotard & tights amongst these beautiful dancers & I'm about to fall down mid-pirouette. I salvaged it the best I could and ended it with jazz fingers & the cheesiest smile I could muster. I figure making them laugh was better than nothing.
In that regard, mission accomplished. I was successfully the only dancer who made them chuckle.
Everyone else nailed their steps. Bitches. :)
And truly, I mean that in a very lighthearted way. They were wonderful & those who got callbacks absolutely deserved them.
So now I'm back on the audition trail in another holding room for another show. This one seems infinitely more organized than the last with much fewer attendees. They started at 10 and are already through the first 20. Being #55 at this call won't be as crazy as the last call.
Breakdown:
Show- 7 Brides For 7 Brothers
Role- I'm hoping for Alice, the youngest bride
Keep your fingers crossed that there's no double pirouette involved!
Monday, September 21, 2009
The Evolution?
I've gotten a lot done this morning in just a few short hours of being awake.
Here's what I've submitted for:
Project Name:EvolveProject
Type:Short Film
Rate/Compensation:SAG Pending - Short Film - Low Budget Agreement - Scale Message:
RoleRole TypeGender/Age/EthnicitiesDescription/NoteAlanaSupportingFemale / 18 to 40 / All EthnicitiesLead. Female / All Ethnicities / 18-35 years. Friend of both sisters, knows all the secrets of both; A real headcase and must be able to snap on cue. italian spanish looking maybe even european looking as well. (PLEASE WRITE A SMALL DESCRIPTION ABOUT YOURSELF.)
My small description was: I play neurotic very well and always do my homework as an actor.
I also submitted myself for something a bit more... liveley...
Title : Santa, Elf, and Tour Manager for Macy's Santa National Tour
Category: Performer
Description :
Macy's Santa National Tour will be traveling to 25 cities this holiday season. We are looking for candidates for Tour Manager (2), Elves (4) and Santa (1). The Tour Manager will be responsible for all event logistics for the In Store Events, and will manage employee relations issues, the morale of the cast and logistical issues. Elves are the support staff for Santa at both the charity and In-Store events. Elves will work closely with Media Relations and Cause Marketing to act as spokespeople for the Santa National Tour. Santa is the primary holiday ambassador to the public and the center of the tour experience for Macy's. Santa ideally will have a natural beard. Salary plus per diem, and all travel expenses will be covered from 11/23-12/23.
I submitted myself in hopes of being an Elf. Being that I'm only 5'0," I figured I might have a legitimate chance...
Also, I registered with TheaterMAMA. My page has yet to be completely filled in and updated, but it's a start. I can do more tomorrow.
There's more!
I also got a call from a friend from the Happy Hour cast. He emailed me a copy of the play The Owl and The Pussycat and wants me to look it over. He's hoping to get the show up and running and wants me to play the lead opposite of him. My guess is that there's no pay, but I'm excited at the prospect of creating again.
I might have some other things in the works, but it's entirely too early to post about it... Keep your eyes peeled.
Here's what I've submitted for:
Project Name:EvolveProject
Type:Short Film
Rate/Compensation:SAG Pending - Short Film - Low Budget Agreement - Scale Message:
RoleRole TypeGender/Age/EthnicitiesDescription/NoteAlanaSupportingFemale / 18 to 40 / All EthnicitiesLead. Female / All Ethnicities / 18-35 years. Friend of both sisters, knows all the secrets of both; A real headcase and must be able to snap on cue. italian spanish looking maybe even european looking as well. (PLEASE WRITE A SMALL DESCRIPTION ABOUT YOURSELF.)
My small description was: I play neurotic very well and always do my homework as an actor.
I also submitted myself for something a bit more... liveley...
Title : Santa, Elf, and Tour Manager for Macy's Santa National Tour
Category: Performer
Description :
Macy's Santa National Tour will be traveling to 25 cities this holiday season. We are looking for candidates for Tour Manager (2), Elves (4) and Santa (1). The Tour Manager will be responsible for all event logistics for the In Store Events, and will manage employee relations issues, the morale of the cast and logistical issues. Elves are the support staff for Santa at both the charity and In-Store events. Elves will work closely with Media Relations and Cause Marketing to act as spokespeople for the Santa National Tour. Santa is the primary holiday ambassador to the public and the center of the tour experience for Macy's. Santa ideally will have a natural beard. Salary plus per diem, and all travel expenses will be covered from 11/23-12/23.
I submitted myself in hopes of being an Elf. Being that I'm only 5'0," I figured I might have a legitimate chance...
Also, I registered with TheaterMAMA. My page has yet to be completely filled in and updated, but it's a start. I can do more tomorrow.
There's more!
I also got a call from a friend from the Happy Hour cast. He emailed me a copy of the play The Owl and The Pussycat and wants me to look it over. He's hoping to get the show up and running and wants me to play the lead opposite of him. My guess is that there's no pay, but I'm excited at the prospect of creating again.
I might have some other things in the works, but it's entirely too early to post about it... Keep your eyes peeled.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Brooklyn Girls
I got a call two nights ago from a casting director for a show called Brooklyn Girls. It's a 1960's nostalgia musical about a girl group from Brooklyn. The only girl group from the 1960's from Brooklyn that I could possibly be a part of is Reparata and the Delrons.
The lead singer was petitte and had huge eyes... hmm...
I have a voice lesson tomorrow at 2 PM. Hopefully I'll get there and back in 1 piece as we're expecting large amounts of snow tonight.
Tomorrow morning I'll print out 3 songs- Captain of Your Ship by Reparata and the Delrons, Leader of the Pack by the Shangri La's, and I'll pick another by Diana Ross.
For those not familiar with Reparata and the Delrons, here's the link for the video I found on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZnuIAP0utY
The lead singer was petitte and had huge eyes... hmm...
I have a voice lesson tomorrow at 2 PM. Hopefully I'll get there and back in 1 piece as we're expecting large amounts of snow tonight.
Tomorrow morning I'll print out 3 songs- Captain of Your Ship by Reparata and the Delrons, Leader of the Pack by the Shangri La's, and I'll pick another by Diana Ross.
For those not familiar with Reparata and the Delrons, here's the link for the video I found on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZnuIAP0utY
Monday, February 23, 2009
This Crow Has No Wings
I Gotta Crow crashed and burned (horribly) at the Millie audition. Needless to say, I didn't get the part and I was so, so upset about it. I made the first cut and typed in, which was great. However, I feel like I gave the audition away. Casting was very happy to see me when I first came in and while I sang well, they looked at me like I had 4 heads. Not good.
On a happier note, I just applied to do a safe sex promo for MTV. It'll be a 2 hour publicity stunt in Times Square. Not much money, but it'll be nice to do something proactive. Here's the casting call:
MTV Networks is seeking MODELS to participate in a press stunt where they will wear underwear (boy shorts/boxers and tank) in Times Square in support of MTV's safe sex campaign. The press stunt will be for two hours and will be one day only.
Yeah, OK, so I'm not a model nor am I close, but whatever. It seems to be a good cause and I'm all for it.
Here's to hoping...
On a happier note, I just applied to do a safe sex promo for MTV. It'll be a 2 hour publicity stunt in Times Square. Not much money, but it'll be nice to do something proactive. Here's the casting call:
MTV Networks is seeking MODELS to participate in a press stunt where they will wear underwear (boy shorts/boxers and tank) in Times Square in support of MTV's safe sex campaign. The press stunt will be for two hours and will be one day only.
Yeah, OK, so I'm not a model nor am I close, but whatever. It seems to be a good cause and I'm all for it.
Here's to hoping...
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Thoroughly Modern Audition
THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE — OPEN AuditionsThe Media TheatreMedia, PA
Call TypeNon-Required Principal
Date of Audition2/20/2009
LocationRipley-Grier Studios, (NY Spaces)520 Eighth Avenue (36th/37th St.)New York, NY 16th Floor.
Time(s)Friday, February 20, 200910 AM — 2 PM> A monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
PersonnelArtistic Director: Jesse ClineDirector: Patricia RaineMusic Director: Samuel HeifetzBook: Richard Morris & Dick ScanlanNew Music: Jeanine TesoriNew Lyrics: Dick Scanlan
Other Dates1st rehearsal: April 6, 2009. Runs: April 29 - June 7.
ContractLOA$470/week minimum.
SeekingSingers Who Dance.
BreakdownThis notice does not have a breakdown.
PreparationPrepare 16 bars in the style of the show (no lead sheets) that shows vocal range and be prepared to dance if asked.
Bring sheet music; an accompanist will be provided. Bring jazz and character shoes (tap shoes if you have them). Bring picture and resume, stapled together.
Otherwww.mediatheatre.org
EMC points available for non-union performers in the Equity Membership Candidacy Program.
Performers of all ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to attend.
Always bring your Equity Membership Card to audition
Call TypeNon-Required Principal
Date of Audition2/20/2009
LocationRipley-Grier Studios, (NY Spaces)520 Eighth Avenue (36th/37th St.)New York, NY 16th Floor.
Time(s)Friday, February 20, 200910 AM — 2 PM> A monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
PersonnelArtistic Director: Jesse ClineDirector: Patricia RaineMusic Director: Samuel HeifetzBook: Richard Morris & Dick ScanlanNew Music: Jeanine TesoriNew Lyrics: Dick Scanlan
Other Dates1st rehearsal: April 6, 2009. Runs: April 29 - June 7.
ContractLOA$470/week minimum.
SeekingSingers Who Dance.
BreakdownThis notice does not have a breakdown.
PreparationPrepare 16 bars in the style of the show (no lead sheets) that shows vocal range and be prepared to dance if asked.
Bring sheet music; an accompanist will be provided. Bring jazz and character shoes (tap shoes if you have them). Bring picture and resume, stapled together.
Otherwww.mediatheatre.org
EMC points available for non-union performers in the Equity Membership Candidacy Program.
Performers of all ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to attend.
Always bring your Equity Membership Card to audition
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