2013

Well, here it goes again.  I can't believe I haven't blogged in over a year...And what a great year it was!  I FINALLY booked Grey's Anatomy.  A small part but with 2 of my favorite actors from the show.  It was a dream come true...I'll talk more about that after it airs, (in Feb.) I don't want to give anything away about the episode :-)

I am having quite the run playing a Nurse.  I've done 3 films now where I've played a Nurse.  I played a Nurse on NBC's Go On, I played a Nurse on Grey's Anatomy, I'm auditioning for a Nurse on Monday for another Network show.  Who knew?

I posted this on Facebook but I'll repeat it here...I'm getting seen for about 10% of what I'm being submitted for and booking about 17% of what I audition for. I don't know if those are good or bad numbers, but I know I want to work to raise them.  People tell me not to be so analytical about my art...to which I say, I'm not being analytic about my art!  I'm being analytical about my business.  Getting work as an actor IS a numbers game, and what a lot of actors don't realize is JUST GETTING IN THE ROOM is a huge win.  We're about to release another episode of the Webseries "Good Job, Thanks!" this week, and Gary Marsh, owner of Breakdown Services is making an appearance in the episode.  So while he was on set I bent his ear about Breakdowns and numbers, etc.  He was explaining how for every role released (even the one liners) there are usually 1200-2500 submissions made.  So if you're getting chosen to come in and read for a part, you've already made the cut from a LARGE number of people!  Have fun and bring your best into the room and then just walk away!

I auditioned for a Christopher Guest project a few months ago...went in and did my thing and went on with my life.  2 months later, I was called back to have a casual meeting with Christopher and Jim Piddock...It was so awesome.  I got to chat with them about the role and what was happening and how it will all go down...It was great!  I mean Christopher Guest is one of my favorite filmmakers.  Just to be considered in his "world" was just such an honor for me.  But I digress...  My point is, there's room for everybody.  If you stick around and continue to grow and nurture your talent and connections and relationships, there's room for everybody.  If you're old or young or fat or thin -- There's room for everybody.

Week of 12/4 - 12/10

Sunday I was not feeling great...  So, I took it easy and studied my sides for my audition.

Monday morning started with an Audition for the new Rob Schneider sitcom !ROB! The audition was with Marcia Ross, and what a sweetheart she was.  Her whole office was just so pleasant. Thanks ladies!

Tuesday and I'm still sick with a sore throat... Rehearsed Tartuffe with my scene partner for our Wednesday night class...I will get this TEXT IN MY HEAD!!! :-)

Wednesday I rested all day then went to my Steppenwolf West Scene Study Class...Well, the lines were there, but it still needs work, I've got some stage habits I'm really trying to conquer!!  Shannon Cochran is an amazing teacher.  I love studying with her.  I feel like I am growing so much as an actor, but she may need to actually beat my bad habits right out of me! :-)

Thursday I got to reprise my role as Terry in the two-episode Season Finale of Good Job, Thanks! It should be really funny stuff.  All the assistants return and whackiness ensues!!!  Tomorrow will bring some GREAT guest stars to the GJT team...

Friday we shot the rest of the Good Job, Thanks! Season 1 Finale :-) With the incredible...Wait for it....Mo Gaffney, Sandy Martin, Michael Fishman, and Tere Joyce.  Who were all just a complete pleasure, personally and professionally.  I couldn't have thought of a way to spend a more pleasant Friday!  Have I mentioned that I love my life?

Saturday and my hubby Alex had to work today :-( We thought he'd be done by 3 and we were going to swing by the Bohemia Open House (My Management) but now he's not getting out until 6pm ugh!  So, I'll be going by the Bohemia Office on Monday afternoon, and I'll bring my Santa's Sled with me to spread some Holiday cheer! :-)

That was my week...

Week of 11/27 - 12/3

This very busy week started off with a Sunday production meeting for Good Job, Thanks!  Which will be shooting the 2 part Season 1 finale on Dec 8 & 9, followed Monday by a fun AMW audition.

Tuesday I attended a SAG CAP Workshop with Donna Morong who is SO insightful and down right nice.  I had a definite AH HA! moment in that workshop...THANKS DONNA!  

Wednesday I had my Steppenwolf Scene Study class where I butchered Tartuffe :-) I've had a lot of auditions lately and have put learning those lines ahead of my scene study lines; which of course is HORRIBLY unfair to my lovely scene partner.  We have one more shot next Wed night, I'm determined to be solid by then!   

Thursday I had my first REAL commercial audition this year...Wow, almost went the whole year without one.  It was a pretty tough one too.  I thought I was just auditioning for a Tylenol commercial, turned out to be a panel (a la the View/The Talk) so there were 4 pages of sides to cold read YAY!  and then they asked me to do the Nutragena (SP?) spot as well, which was another 6 pages of sides.  If I could give myself a note to take away from that audition it would be to BREATH when reading that much copy :-)   

Friday I got notice of an Audition for Monday for the Rob Schneider show iRob! I will be coaching my role with my awesome manager Ryan Glasgow today (Saturday) @ 3pm!

That was my week~

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