Matt called today, and told me I have a callback today for Bailey's @ Martin Casting. He said I was "on fire"...I soooo like the sound of that...I just hope it continues!
As cool as it is to be moving forward commercially (and it IS really cool), I cannot deny that I am really surprised that I haven't received ONE appointment theatrically after almost 2 months since I signed with them. I mean, I have heard amazing things about my agency, and I really considered it a BIG accomplishment to sign with them...so to not have been out in almost 2 months is a real suprise, especially considering how busy it is here in LA right now. I decided to call Adam and discuss some of my concerns with him. Now, let me just pause and say how awesome it is to feel like you can call the president of your agency (or ANY of your agents for that matter!) to talk to them!. I'm really, really, really lucky in that respect. Adam is a really great guy...we talked a bit and he told me about some recent changes at ACME (Congrats on your promotions to Greg, Dave and Lance!!). And he suggested we meet next week to discuss things. Sounds good to me...very productive call.
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OK, the Bailey's callback was very interesting. All the girls that were auditioning for the spot were treated really well. Really, really well. There were like 3 spots auditioning in the same place so it was kind of chaotic at first. Then a young lady came down and gathered all the girls for the Bailey's spot and took us upstairs (to get us away from all the craziness, I was told), she then proceeded to bring all of us bottled water. What?! I thought it was strange, but I'm not complainin'...lol. At this point there were about 5 of us and another girl walked in...it was Jill Marie Jones the series regular (Toni) from Girlfriends! Ok the special treatment makes a little more sense now...lol. Fast forward...Jill was still finishing her audition and I was on deck to go in right after her. I was talking to one of the friends of the producer/director (who was auditioning Jill in the room at the time) while I was waiting. He was a pretty cool guy from NY so we had some NY vs. Chi-town banter. OK, Jill's done, right after she leaves the producer/director comes out, looks at his friend (who is standing right next to me, mind you), and says, "She KILLED it!..."She KILT it!" Hmmm...nice to know. The CD saw this and kinda ushered me in the room. She asked if I was ready and I put on my big smile and gave it the ole' college try. But let me tell ya, there's nothing like following a beautiful, talented, series regular who just "KILT" it...lol. But I'm proud of the job I did...I gave a confident, fun, authentic audition (which was no easy task given the situation!)...even if no one gets to see it...lol. Very funny. I've been LA for 6 months and today I auditioned for the same part as a Toni from Girlfriends....not too shabby!
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Got a call this afternoon from Dave with my first theatrical appointment since signing with Acme! It's about time! Just kidding...but seriously...it's about time... It a co-star for a pilot called "Breadwinners". Wish me luck!
As cool as it is to be moving forward commercially (and it IS really cool), I cannot deny that I am really surprised that I haven't received ONE appointment theatrically after almost 2 months since I signed with them. I mean, I have heard amazing things about my agency, and I really considered it a BIG accomplishment to sign with them...so to not have been out in almost 2 months is a real suprise, especially considering how busy it is here in LA right now. I decided to call Adam and discuss some of my concerns with him. Now, let me just pause and say how awesome it is to feel like you can call the president of your agency (or ANY of your agents for that matter!) to talk to them!. I'm really, really, really lucky in that respect. Adam is a really great guy...we talked a bit and he told me about some recent changes at ACME (Congrats on your promotions to Greg, Dave and Lance!!). And he suggested we meet next week to discuss things. Sounds good to me...very productive call.
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OK, the Bailey's callback was very interesting. All the girls that were auditioning for the spot were treated really well. Really, really well. There were like 3 spots auditioning in the same place so it was kind of chaotic at first. Then a young lady came down and gathered all the girls for the Bailey's spot and took us upstairs (to get us away from all the craziness, I was told), she then proceeded to bring all of us bottled water. What?! I thought it was strange, but I'm not complainin'...lol. At this point there were about 5 of us and another girl walked in...it was Jill Marie Jones the series regular (Toni) from Girlfriends! Ok the special treatment makes a little more sense now...lol. Fast forward...Jill was still finishing her audition and I was on deck to go in right after her. I was talking to one of the friends of the producer/director (who was auditioning Jill in the room at the time) while I was waiting. He was a pretty cool guy from NY so we had some NY vs. Chi-town banter. OK, Jill's done, right after she leaves the producer/director comes out, looks at his friend (who is standing right next to me, mind you), and says, "She KILLED it!..."She KILT it!" Hmmm...nice to know. The CD saw this and kinda ushered me in the room. She asked if I was ready and I put on my big smile and gave it the ole' college try. But let me tell ya, there's nothing like following a beautiful, talented, series regular who just "KILT" it...lol. But I'm proud of the job I did...I gave a confident, fun, authentic audition (which was no easy task given the situation!)...even if no one gets to see it...lol. Very funny. I've been LA for 6 months and today I auditioned for the same part as a Toni from Girlfriends....not too shabby!
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Got a call this afternoon from Dave with my first theatrical appointment since signing with Acme! It's about time! Just kidding...but seriously...it's about time... It a co-star for a pilot called "Breadwinners". Wish me luck!
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