A couple of weeks ago, I was fortunate to be invited to audition for multiple roles in two major feature films within just a few days of each other.
For the first audition, I was more than pleased to be able to wield my foreign language and accent dexterity in creating some comedic moments. Evaluating the other auditionees, it became clear the casting director was reading all types and varieties–male and female–in order to provide production with a depth of potential talent from which to select. I left feeling confident with my read and my character, having no sense about what the outcome might be.
At the second audition, upon arrival I knew something unusual was up. It was evident that my interpretation of the primary character differed greatly from that of the others seated in the room, even by evaluation of clothing choices. After a period of silence in which one could hear the low murmur of lines in rehearsal, the casting director came out … Read more »
A couple of weeks ago I was called to audition for a new web series. The concept was interesting and I was immediately engaged by the script and the character–she and the scene simply sprang to life in my mind. It took no time for me to assemble her wardrobe and and characteristics. The morning of the audition, I ran through my mental checklist.
Headshot and resume? Check.
Sides? Check.
Wardrobe to change into? Check.
Address? Check.
Pen? Check.
I was ready. As I always try to do, I arrived early. I took a quick two minutes to change into the wardrobe I had prepared, powdered my nose and returned to the waiting room to review my lines. Soon thereafter I was called into an office by the casting director wherein sat a handful of people. After my first read, I was given some direction and asked to read again. I set down my … Read more »
It’s a new year (and a new decade!) and I am prepared to admit that I have fallen into a blog slump. I became so busy in December and January with performances and auditions that I didn’t have time to blog (or didn’t make time to blog?) which defeats the purpose of even having or maintaining a blog. And, in recent weeks, I’ve been completely lacking the motivation to blog despite the seven blog drafts I have stored. So, I begin anew! To propel myself out of these blog doldrums, I’d like to comment on a remark my good friend, unbelievably talented voice over artist and author Mo Lotman, made.
Mo remarked of my blog that it “might not serve you well in terms of branding yourself as a ‘professional auditionee’. To me that implies that you don’t actually get parts and also that you don’t already have a career as an actress, which you do…” … Read more »
Wednesday, 3 November 2010
7:10 AM. Wardrobe? Check! Accessories and shoes? Check! Trekked to car…
8:15 AM. Arrived at studio. Previous scenes already in progress.
8:25 AM. Prepared for hair and make-up. Tweeted this photo. Inserted contacts; glasses were given the kibosh for this particular character.
8:33 AM. We were just getting started on the makeup when there was a tremendous noise! One of those events that makes everyone pause.–the building shook! Guys came up from the studio to ask what happened and if we had heard the noise. I speculated it might have been the large bay door on the side of the studio–maybe it had rolled up very quickly. In fact, it was a house exploding about three-quarters of a mile away. Thankfully no one was … Read more »
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