Let's Play Catch-Up, Shall We?

It's been a very long time since I've posted much of anything, and for that, dear Reader, I apologize.

Here's a brief synopsis, or at least as brief as I can make it:

I lost my motivation to be an actor after my last few auditions. My heart just wasn't in it, and my boss wouldn't give me time off without hassle, so I had basically thrown in the proverbial towel.

I got fired by said boss at the end of March. The next day I got another job offer, which I gladly accepted. In this economy, I'm just happy to have A job, let alone one that I really love. Now I'm teaching piano, trumpet, & voice at a local music store 4 times a week. I have upwards of 35 students, most of whom are adorable. There are a few I'd love to strangle, but that's par for the course.

I've also started auditioning again- and getting callbacks! It seems that magical things can happen when there's time to prepare for auditions.

To suppliment my income, I've started booking jobs as an extra on TV shows. I worked on Rubicon (a new show for AMC) a few weeks ago, the now cancelled Mercy the week after I was fired, and a TV movie called Certainty- starring Valerie Harper and Bobby Moynahan from SNL. All were relatively painless shoots and a lot of fun. It's always a good time when you make friends. I'll have to post pictures when I get back home.
In more recent news, I auditioned for a womens' theater ensemble yesterday. The audition went very well, although my singing was shaky. I got all of the words to Somewhere from West Side Story in the song, just in the wrong order. Oops! Oh well. My read for Last of the Red Hot Lovers went considerably better. Comedy is really my strength, so I was much more comfortable with the latter half of the audition. The directors laughed (always a good sign when auditioning for a comedy), so we'll see where this goes. Fingers crossed!

Also, I forgot to mention that I booked a few shows. I had auditioned for a murder mystery the day after the Certainty shoot, got called back on the spot, and read very well. Casting said they wanted to see me again and promised to be in touch. A few days went by, a week, a week and a half... I figured they were just being nice after 2 weeks. Then I got a call! I got the show! It's called Nut Case & I'm playing the forensic scientist named Cookie. She's based on Abby from NCIS if you need a character reference. Hooray! I got a job!

However, I know nothing about the production. All I know is that I'm going to be the replacement Cookie and understudy for the lead. The company also mentioned that they want to use me in at least 2 other shows, so we'll see what happens. But success!! FINALLY!

Now I'm on a rainy bus ride home after yet another audition. This one was for a cell phone commercial. I read well, though I'm not quite sure I'm what they're really looking for. Nice people and I got to read with super hunky guys. Always a treat.

Since I'm back in the swing of things, the idea is to update the blog more often. The lack of motivation certainly wasn't helping, but now that I have a bit of confidence I'm ready to keep this thing going.

Those of you in NY, the NY area, and those who wish they were here, what have you been up to? Any luck at auditions? What are you planning next?

The Call

I went on break last night without my purse. Why is this important? Because my phone is in my purse.

The phone that had a voicemail from casting!

Turns out I booked the new Truth About Tobacco commercial! Yay! It shoots this Thursday and Friday in NYC.

However, finding coverage in an understaffed store in nearly impossible. I had to make the painful phone call to say "Sorry, my job sucks and isn't letting me out" and cancel my first national commercial.

Undoubtedly it ruined my night.

Tobacco Is Wacko?

Lame title, I know...

I just submitted for one of the Truth commercial spots. It would be a big deal if I booked it, as it's run nationally.

Here's the casting notice:
RoleRole TypeGender/Age/EthnicitiesDescription/NoteFeatured ExtraBackgroundMale or Female / 21 to 60 / All Ethnicities

The Truth Campaign is looking for Feautured Extras for a Television Commercial. The Truth Campaign, one of the Nation's Largest Anti-Smoking organizations are shooting a campaign in New York City on March 12, and 13th and are looking for Paid Extras to be a part of it! There may be some roles that require speaking. This is a 2 day job. You will be shooting on BOTH days. The shoots will be 10-12 hour days, as this is a major shoot. They will be daytime shoots. The pay on this project is $80 dollars PER day. More info and details will be given upon being booked for this shoot. We are looking for all types! Male and Female, All Ethnicities, at least 21 years old. Please submit a recent photo and contact info. Please do NOT submit unless you are available BOTH DAYS Someone will be in touch shortly with the details!



I responded within 10 minutes of getting the email. Keep those fingers crossed.