auditioning

Win Some, Lose Some More

I received a phone call last week.

“Hey! How are you? Are you available to work on [insert name of major network TV show here]?”, the voice inquired.

My heart leapt. ”Yes”, I responded happily. ”I can be available!”

“Oh, that’s great. We’ll need to you do stand-in and it’s perfect because you look just like her. We’re only waiting on her height.”

“Oh…alright”, I answered as normally as possible, my heart sinking. I knew exactly what was going on.

“We’ll call you later … Continue reading »

Recently I had opportunities to audition for two films being produced by youthful go-getters with promise. Each film was of interest to me and I was pleased to have been invited to audition for each to showcase my skills. The first began a bit wobbly but ended well. The second left me feeling terrible about my presentation but wanting the character more than ever. Somehow I managed to wrangle a callback out of that one. Despite the callback (which involved an interesting essay component) and the welcome chance to make improvements to my performance, I’m fairly certain I … Continue reading »

Universal Incongruous

The universe can be a baffling place. It never ceases to amaze me that I hardly ever hear from those auditions in which I feel most confident and yet I receive calls from those auditions I leave feeling bewildered and flop-like.

This weekend I had two film auditions. The first I left feeling happy but as though I hadn’t been given enough time with the script. The group running the audition was friendly-looking and organized with a plan, but the audition was conducted not unlike a visit to a medical clinic. I entered, was asked to sign in and complete a form, was handed the script and told … Continue reading »

Audition Diary

Dear Diary,

I’ve had some auditions this past week and I’m feeling confused about things.

Last Friday: I attended an audition for a major feature film that’s coming to town next month. It’s backed by a studio and has big-name stars attached to it. The parts I auditioned for are really tiny, but I’d like to get one. That way, at least I’d feel like the casting director likes me. This casting director hardly ever calls me in and I don’t know why. I’m great at keeping in touch and illustrating that I’m continuously working, so … Continue reading »

Doing Work Well

I ran into a friend the other day on the bus. She and I were chatting about various acting-related things that had spun out of a conversation about changing hair color and whether or not certain hair colors could encourage more auditions from casting directors. ”But what does it matter?” my friend added. ”It’s not like the casting directors call you to give feedback.” Her comment prompted me to recall a memory, which I shared with her.

A while ago, I had the opportunity to audition for a documentary film about Louisa May Alcott. I really, really wanted the … Continue reading »

Audition 1-Alecia 0

After some last-minute printer drama yesterday evening, I made it to my previously-mentioned Shakespeare audition. It was being conducted by an up-and-coming theatre company and I found them friendly, welcoming and professional. I came prepared with two headshots/resumes and a Shakespearean monologue as requested. After only a brief wait I was conducted into the audition room by a stage manager who had beautiful hair. Everyone panelist in the room greeted me warmly and I was asked to begin whenever I was ready.

I felt my audition went well. I hit all the marks I set for myself … Continue reading »

Audition-a-rama

The title of this post tells all. I have auditions coming up these next few days and much to prepare. First is some Shakespeare, which I love. I’ve no idea why, but understanding and memorizing the works of Shakespeare comes naturally to me. His writings are so witty, economical, illustrative and intelligent that they seem to stick easily in my brain. I’ve been walking around town for days muttering Shakespeare’s verse to myself and, no doubt, there are people who’ve seen me and thought me mad. And that’s fine. Though this be madness, yet there is method … Continue reading »