On several occasions during the last couple of weeks, I’ve walked past the Surrogates shooting locale. (I auditioned for this movie awhile back.) I can see a wide variety of the action, including the approximately 150 parking spaces the throng of trucks and cabs and cranes and tents and porta-potties are occupying. (I imagine there are a bunch of angry condo owners in the Back Bay.) It’s a building on the corner of Mass. Ave. and Comm. Ave. For months part of it had been vacant and there was a large sign advertising something like 17,000 square feet available for lease. Now it’s ocupado. Last week a good friend of mine even had an up-close star-sighting with a raingear-clad Bruce Willis.
Clearly, I was not cast as a result of my audition; I’m only watching from the sidelines. So, for now, this is as close as I’ll get.
It’s been a busy 24 hours! Last evening, after a nearly-two-hour MBTA ride to a town only 6 miles away (thanks MBTA!), I met the Fate Scores ensemble for a rehearsal of the short film score fALATIMI. I was a bit hesitant because, despite my practice, I was concerned about my part. Especially mm. 18. (Damn measure 18!) However, after meeting everyone, I was pleased to find out they, too, were concerned with aspects of their parts. With that sense of communal relief, we got down to business.
Fumito (Marimba), Christian (Piano, Composer), Me, Hannah (Violin)
Count, ladies!
Rehearsal was efficient and we wrapped in good time. There are assorted other smaller rehearsals between now and the recording session. However, I am confident I can solve my musical challenges before the session. Oh, recognize that outfit? Yep. I was dressed for Surrogates callbacks.
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Yesterday was a day of unorthodox practices. Remember that Surrogates audition I had a hankerin’ for? Well, I got one–sort of. After some emailing with individuals with connections, I learned that auditions were taking place yesterday afternoon. I really wanted to audition, but I hadn’t exactly been invited. But, I did get permission to crash the auditions. So, that’s exactly what I did.
After much frantic reading of sides (entirely too many, if you ask me) and the printing of resumes and the applying of make-up and the ironing of clothes and the pinning up of hair, I hopped in a cab and was off. I arrived to find an eclectic potpourri of individuals in the waiting area: two students; three models; a man in a business suit; a really buff exercise instructor; a bike messenger; and a small gang of decorated guys from Southie. And then there was me.
Now, it should be noted that one can crash auditions, … Read more »
…for an audition! Yep. No big surprise there. The Surrogates has held some recent principals auditions and there may be more to come. I have it on the d-l that there are several roles that still need to be cast. I’ve hinted around with my connections that I’m interested and I’d love to be considered for any part, really, but I’ve been informed that there are currently no new auditions yet confirmed. There is an open casting call this coming weekend but the description of what is sought could be a bit discouraging.
They’re really looking for non-human humanoids “who are distinguishable from flesh-and-blood humans primarily by their physical perfection.” Well, I’m not perfect. I know that. I’ve also heard it tossed about that they’d like “Calvin Klein-esque” physiques. I haven’t got that either. I’m cute and petite but not Amazonian in height, and I don’t look like a walking stick. The posting also states that “All Actors who wish … Read more »
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