This was the original posting for this casting call:
Sid Paterson Advertising is casting for non-union on camera talents for buyout. We are casting for “Real People” roles, both male and female, between the ages of 25 – 50, plus one child. Looking for both English speaking and bilingual Spanish and English speaking, as well as dialect talent in British, Canadian, Indian, Mexican, Argentinean and Peruvian. Also non-speaking roles. Must be welcoming and personal.
So you would think that this would be a perfect role for me. I went to this casting call over on Madison avenue. I went up to the 6th floor and signed in and then sat in the waiting area, and waited and waited some more. I went in there wearing my Canadian emblem with a maple leaf hat and Canadian "Moose" shirt. There was NO way anyone could compete with me on this one. Had this in the bag....or so I thought.
There were several different types in the waiting room.
You had the model "Untouchable" types, the "way too pretty" types, the "delicate flower" types, and a couple of Indians, and Hispanics. Most of them were auditioning for the "Middle America" role.
For the role I was auditioning for doing the "British-Canadian" part, there was NO ONE else in that room for the role I went for. Being this fact, and knowing that I didn't have to compete with the "fresh young nubiles", gave me the confidence that I needed to get this role.
So finally after 3 hours, my name is called "Anne Canada". I storm into the audition room with my Canadian emblems and say "Guess where I'm from? Eh!" So I immediately went in front of the camera, slated my name and then proceeded with the audition.
The line was "We'd call our daughter in the States. She just moved to New York City." I did it first in Canadian, which is my regular voice and then in British.
They loved it!! They asked me to do the line in British again an I was on a role. The director even told me that I have "Betty Davis eyes".
I mean what a huge compliment. Then I was joking with the director about Canada. "How many Canadians does it take to screw in a light bulb?" Then he asks me "Is the population in Canada still 500,000?" I respond, "No actually it's only 499,00 after Celine Dion left us!"
I left the room with a great feeling and on top of it I had the entire room laughing and I knew they were interested me. Even the receptionist was asking me where I perform and all. I knew I nailed this part. I left that place happy and my head held up high!
A couple of days later I get this e-mail from them:
Hey Anne This is Dara from the Sid Paterson Casting for IDTI was wondering if it would be possible to get a recording of you saying this line with a Canadian accent and a British accent?"We'd call our daughter in the States. She just moved to New York City." Let me know!
Awesome I thought, this means I got the part!!!! I responded to her Yes I am available to do this role and for her to send me details. So Monday goes by, nothing. Tuesday goes by and still no word, nothing. On Wednesday I call up that office and ask to speak to her and I get put through the voice messaging system.
I leave a message and basically say that I would like to speak with her and I am a little confused to what she is asking, and if she could get back to me to clarify. Very professional and to the point. Thursday goes by and still no word. I figure I will give it until Friday before I try calling again.
I went out and did my regular job, get home to check my e-mails and LO and Behold there is an e-mail from her. I was getting excited and before I opened it I was thinking "well I guess she took so long in getting back to me because she has been busy.
Here is the e-mail she sends me:
Hey Anne!Sorry I haven’t been able to get back to you.By the time I had a moment to schedule something with you to hear more accents, the client decided on someone else and it was off to 2 days of shooting! Thank you though for getting back to me. Hope all is well!
CAN YOU F'IN BELIEVE THIS?????? I e-mail her back because I was really angry and upset. First off all for having me wait around so long and to make me believe that I had the role. On top of it HOW MANY CANADIANS WHO CAN DO A BRITISH ACCENT IN NEW YORK ARE THERE?????
I mean this is such a HUGE slap in the face. I really don't think I will get over this one. I mean if I can't even get a role as a Canadian, being an authentic Canadian..then what in the world is the "right role" for me???
Unbelievable. I am SO upset over this right now I can't even breathe. I give up. This has really done it.
Sigh :(
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Monday, April 20, 2009
Accuvein Audition
I went to this audition for this new pharmaceutical device named “Accuvein”. Yes as you can determine in the name, the device checks for “good veins” to tap into in order to draw blood from.
Like any other audition, you go there and don’t expect much of anything. Just go in and give it all you got. So I went to this casting place over in the Flatiron district. There were already 100 people signed up on the list.
In the room there were heavy set people, thin people, and most of all babies. Big babies, small babies, chubby babies, ugly babies, cute babies. All these babies were in carriages and strollers wailing away as their Mothers were trying to shut them up and comfort them for their audition.
When I got to the audition I was check in #99 and I thought I would have to wait forever. To my surprise it went very quickly..only 2 hours of waiting!
You watch every person; baby and Mother go into the room and see their reaction when they come out. Most of the babies went in crying and within seconds were out the door wailing stronger than ever.
Finally after sitting there for 4 hours through all this madness going on the guy calls out check in #99. I looked at my card..”Hey that’s me!” At first when I entered the room I was nervous as with any audition, though by the time I was called, I really just wanted to get this audition done and over with.
I thought it to be strange that after all that time in the waiting room, there were NO sides or lines handed out to study before going into this audition.. So I figure, great it’s going to be one of these “improv auditions”.
I get into the room; the guy takes my information and tells me to take a seat. There is one camera set up and a blue screen backdrop. I slate my name to the camera and I am expecting to get a scenario by the director to work off of and just improv this product to try and sell it.
Instead, the director says: “Roll up your sleeves as far as you can and Put out your arms so we can see your veins”. I was like what??? So I did as directed, rolled up my sleeves as far as they would go and thrust my arms out towards the camera to display the best veins I have.
The Woman in the room then comes by with a red light device and streams it up and down my arms to “highlight” the best veins. Then the hard part came, I was asked to show the back of my arms. Same thing again this time with the red light up and down the arms to the hands. After 5 seconds that was it! Thank-you and get out! Next!
So much for getting that part. I didn’t have the right veins! Can you believe this? I would have had better luck being a heroin addict to have the best veins to tap into.
Maybe this product is being marketed to druggies! Who knows? What I do know is that I faltered at another audition, wasted an entire day to do this and don’t get the part b/c my veins are not good enough.
Go figure.
CA.
Like any other audition, you go there and don’t expect much of anything. Just go in and give it all you got. So I went to this casting place over in the Flatiron district. There were already 100 people signed up on the list.
In the room there were heavy set people, thin people, and most of all babies. Big babies, small babies, chubby babies, ugly babies, cute babies. All these babies were in carriages and strollers wailing away as their Mothers were trying to shut them up and comfort them for their audition.
When I got to the audition I was check in #99 and I thought I would have to wait forever. To my surprise it went very quickly..only 2 hours of waiting!
You watch every person; baby and Mother go into the room and see their reaction when they come out. Most of the babies went in crying and within seconds were out the door wailing stronger than ever.
Finally after sitting there for 4 hours through all this madness going on the guy calls out check in #99. I looked at my card..”Hey that’s me!” At first when I entered the room I was nervous as with any audition, though by the time I was called, I really just wanted to get this audition done and over with.
I thought it to be strange that after all that time in the waiting room, there were NO sides or lines handed out to study before going into this audition.. So I figure, great it’s going to be one of these “improv auditions”.
I get into the room; the guy takes my information and tells me to take a seat. There is one camera set up and a blue screen backdrop. I slate my name to the camera and I am expecting to get a scenario by the director to work off of and just improv this product to try and sell it.
Instead, the director says: “Roll up your sleeves as far as you can and Put out your arms so we can see your veins”. I was like what??? So I did as directed, rolled up my sleeves as far as they would go and thrust my arms out towards the camera to display the best veins I have.
The Woman in the room then comes by with a red light device and streams it up and down my arms to “highlight” the best veins. Then the hard part came, I was asked to show the back of my arms. Same thing again this time with the red light up and down the arms to the hands. After 5 seconds that was it! Thank-you and get out! Next!
So much for getting that part. I didn’t have the right veins! Can you believe this? I would have had better luck being a heroin addict to have the best veins to tap into.
Maybe this product is being marketed to druggies! Who knows? What I do know is that I faltered at another audition, wasted an entire day to do this and don’t get the part b/c my veins are not good enough.
Go figure.
CA.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Feature Film THE LAST AIRBENDER CASTING CALL in Flushing Queens!!!
The entire Month of February has been a complete write-off in terms of background work. Actually...it's been a VERY bad month for getting other job/income as well. What a huge struggle. Desperate times call for desperate measures.
So when you see Craig's List postings such as:
**BE IN A MOVIE!!** a MAJOR MOTION PICTURE filming in Philadelphia “THE LAST AIRBENDER” Based on the hugely successful Nickelodeon animated TV series, “Avatar”, the PARAMOUNT PICTURES & NICKELODEON MOVIES live-action feature film, THE LAST AIRBENDER, directed, written, and produced by M. Night Shyamalan, is set in a world where human civilization is divided into four nations: Air, Water, Earth, and Fire. NOW CASTING… MARTIAL ARTISTS, CRAFTSMAN, ARTISTS, DANCERS, GYMNASTS, FAMILIES, & GRANDPARENTS**
The part that I omitted from the original posting is this :Searching for… ASIAN-AMERICANS MEN & WOMEN, BOYS & GIRLS AGES 5-85 ...yes not CAUC-Asian..JUST ASIANS!!!!
Though being the determined and resourceful person that I am, I went anyways. Actually it was my friend "S", who is now SAG, that mentioned this to me. So I figured, "I got nothing better to do on a Sunday, why not!"
I headed out to Roosevelt avenue subway stop and I picked up the "7" train. It was a nice and pleasant trip. I got a seat on the train and it was not jam-packed with ASIANS, as it is on the weekday.
I got to Main Street in Flushing and I was in absolute shock. This area is literally Canal Street times a thousand!!! WOW! I have never seen SO many Asians and Asian stores than on Main Street. I think they may have more Chinese than in China! Well okay maybe not, but close!
Part of the intrigue to going to this casting call was this posting on the Internet of a protest being held there: last airbender casting call protest in flushing. The protest was because this "Avatar"/animated series consists of ONLY Asian characters. There is not one single white person in the series.
However, when Hollywood produces a movie, they are the big money shakers and in order to sell tickets, have to make it as marketable as possible. So in this case, they, "Hollywood People with 'deep pockets' to produce such a big budget film", decided to cast a female and male lead that are of "Caucasian persuasion", not ASIAN...
NOT going to make the ASIANS happy , considering the original animation was cast as all Asians and gave the Asians a brand name. Now this "brand name" is being tainted all for the 'almighty buck', so to speak. Mess with the Asian product, you mess with the Asians.
Mind you it turned out to be a very mild protest with a turnout of only two brave souls and die hard fans of the avatar to stand out there in the cold and hand out fliers. Still these two young individuals stood their ground and maintained their space and proved they had a purpose. This was of course until they got booted off the premises and had to go across to the gas station sidewalk to continue their brigade.
So when you see Craig's List postings such as:
**BE IN A MOVIE!!** a MAJOR MOTION PICTURE filming in Philadelphia “THE LAST AIRBENDER” Based on the hugely successful Nickelodeon animated TV series, “Avatar”, the PARAMOUNT PICTURES & NICKELODEON MOVIES live-action feature film, THE LAST AIRBENDER, directed, written, and produced by M. Night Shyamalan, is set in a world where human civilization is divided into four nations: Air, Water, Earth, and Fire. NOW CASTING… MARTIAL ARTISTS, CRAFTSMAN, ARTISTS, DANCERS, GYMNASTS, FAMILIES, & GRANDPARENTS**
The part that I omitted from the original posting is this :Searching for… ASIAN-AMERICANS MEN & WOMEN, BOYS & GIRLS AGES 5-85 ...yes not CAUC-Asian..JUST ASIANS!!!!
Though being the determined and resourceful person that I am, I went anyways. Actually it was my friend "S", who is now SAG, that mentioned this to me. So I figured, "I got nothing better to do on a Sunday, why not!"
I headed out to Roosevelt avenue subway stop and I picked up the "7" train. It was a nice and pleasant trip. I got a seat on the train and it was not jam-packed with ASIANS, as it is on the weekday.
I got to Main Street in Flushing and I was in absolute shock. This area is literally Canal Street times a thousand!!! WOW! I have never seen SO many Asians and Asian stores than on Main Street. I think they may have more Chinese than in China! Well okay maybe not, but close!
Part of the intrigue to going to this casting call was this posting on the Internet of a protest being held there: last airbender casting call protest in flushing. The protest was because this "Avatar"/animated series consists of ONLY Asian characters. There is not one single white person in the series.
However, when Hollywood produces a movie, they are the big money shakers and in order to sell tickets, have to make it as marketable as possible. So in this case, they, "Hollywood People with 'deep pockets' to produce such a big budget film", decided to cast a female and male lead that are of "Caucasian persuasion", not ASIAN...
NOT going to make the ASIANS happy , considering the original animation was cast as all Asians and gave the Asians a brand name. Now this "brand name" is being tainted all for the 'almighty buck', so to speak. Mess with the Asian product, you mess with the Asians.
Mind you it turned out to be a very mild protest with a turnout of only two brave souls and die hard fans of the avatar to stand out there in the cold and hand out fliers. Still these two young individuals stood their ground and maintained their space and proved they had a purpose. This was of course until they got booted off the premises and had to go across to the gas station sidewalk to continue their brigade.
As for this cattle call, I guess it was funny in a way that My friend and I were the only Cauc-Asians in that room on the 2nd floor of the Flushing Town hall where we had to fill out the forms. For once I was the minority and not just another thirties blond "mom" type. When they called out "SAG" my friend was the only one out of about 100 Asians in the room that raised their hand. Still there is no way me or my friend will get cast on this movie.
We explained this to the casting person and they Though as sad as things have got, you have to try everything in terms of the economy and lack of film and TV productions, you have to try everything.
Desperate Times indeed...
Sigh :(
Cattle Call for two Feature Films
I swore to myself that I would not waste my time going to one of these cattle calls. Last time I went to one of these, I had to stand outside for hours in a huge line of people just to fill out some forms and get a quick digital snap-shot taken.
So it was no surprise to head out into the city and see hundreds of people with headshots and resumes in their hands, shivering in the cold waiting to get inside to the doors of the church where they were holding the "auditions".
This cattle call was at least at a decent location over by W.59th St and 9th avenue at the church of Saint Peter the Apostle. it's definitely a huge area to hold a throng of people, though there were just TOO many people to bring in at once.
I recall being in this church before when I was on that movie "Don't Mess with the Zohan" starring Adam Sandler and ended up being a horrible experience. I knew that the location of the church sounded all too familiar and when I got to W 59th and started walking across Columbus Circle,the flashbacks of the horror became all too clear.
I will never forget the 3 days/nights on that shoot with NO food and No respect at all. Oh did I mention NO waivers for being out in the cold miserable rains...The list goes on, though I will stop here on that "Zohan Mess"! I really know how things work too well and how to work the system.
Why in the world I still don't have my SAG Waivers...Ask the "GOD of SAG Waivers" I wish I knew why I am still a non-union loser after all this time.
Moving on...So I got there and luckily I saw my friend "D" in line as soon as I crossed the street. Talk about luck b/c this meant I avoided having to wait in the line wrapping around the end of the block.
Eventually after standing outside for about a half of an hour, which wasn't too bad, we got inside to the church where there were rows of chairs for our next step to sit down and fill out a form which consisted of everything from your name to your bra size. Oh yeah don't forget color and make of your car, if you have one. Very Important information...
The two movies that they were "auditioning" for was an untitled "Nancy Meyers Project" and oh yeah...the movie that I auditioned for on a callback which I didn't get and would have meant a feature role and instant SAG..Named "The Sorcerers Apprentice" .
Yes, I auditioned for the role of a Russian Woman and was really close to getting it, though it didn't happen. Here is the original blog of my devastating failure and how I blew an opportunity of a life time:
http://annietalentsearch.blogspot.com/2009/01/call-backs-for-sorcerers-apprentice.html
So you can imagine how I felt even going to this cattle call. It's humiliating and embarrassing at this point. There I was offered a "Golden Opportunity" and it was stripped from me in an instant.
I'm sure the entire New York Actors Roster will be called for the one thousand people scene that they plan to shoot in April of this year. I'm sure I'll get a waiver for being in a crowd scene. Lord knows I was right beside Julia Roberts in "Duplicity" which is showing on Movie Trailers right now and I got NOTHING out of that.
Life is a long lesson in humility by --- J.M. Barrie --- I think I have humiliated myself enough
and need to move on..
Sigh ;(
So it was no surprise to head out into the city and see hundreds of people with headshots and resumes in their hands, shivering in the cold waiting to get inside to the doors of the church where they were holding the "auditions".
This cattle call was at least at a decent location over by W.59th St and 9th avenue at the church of Saint Peter the Apostle. it's definitely a huge area to hold a throng of people, though there were just TOO many people to bring in at once.
I recall being in this church before when I was on that movie "Don't Mess with the Zohan" starring Adam Sandler and ended up being a horrible experience. I knew that the location of the church sounded all too familiar and when I got to W 59th and started walking across Columbus Circle,the flashbacks of the horror became all too clear.
I will never forget the 3 days/nights on that shoot with NO food and No respect at all. Oh did I mention NO waivers for being out in the cold miserable rains...The list goes on, though I will stop here on that "Zohan Mess"! I really know how things work too well and how to work the system.
Why in the world I still don't have my SAG Waivers...Ask the "GOD of SAG Waivers" I wish I knew why I am still a non-union loser after all this time.
Moving on...So I got there and luckily I saw my friend "D" in line as soon as I crossed the street. Talk about luck b/c this meant I avoided having to wait in the line wrapping around the end of the block.
Eventually after standing outside for about a half of an hour, which wasn't too bad, we got inside to the church where there were rows of chairs for our next step to sit down and fill out a form which consisted of everything from your name to your bra size. Oh yeah don't forget color and make of your car, if you have one. Very Important information...
The two movies that they were "auditioning" for was an untitled "Nancy Meyers Project" and oh yeah...the movie that I auditioned for on a callback which I didn't get and would have meant a feature role and instant SAG..Named "The Sorcerers Apprentice" .
Yes, I auditioned for the role of a Russian Woman and was really close to getting it, though it didn't happen. Here is the original blog of my devastating failure and how I blew an opportunity of a life time:
http://annietalentsearch.blogspot.com/2009/01/call-backs-for-sorcerers-apprentice.html
So you can imagine how I felt even going to this cattle call. It's humiliating and embarrassing at this point. There I was offered a "Golden Opportunity" and it was stripped from me in an instant.
I'm sure the entire New York Actors Roster will be called for the one thousand people scene that they plan to shoot in April of this year. I'm sure I'll get a waiver for being in a crowd scene. Lord knows I was right beside Julia Roberts in "Duplicity" which is showing on Movie Trailers right now and I got NOTHING out of that.
Life is a long lesson in humility by --- J.M. Barrie --- I think I have humiliated myself enough
and need to move on..
Sigh ;(
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Call backs for Sorcerer's Apprentice
Finally made it to my callback for the Sorcerer's Apprentice, a Disney film. Spent the last two weeks up in Canada Land for the Christmas Holidays. Being around with family and Friends was great, though I could not stop thinking about this audition.
Perhpas I focused on it too much and this is why chaos ensued. It wasn't horrible, though not my all time best. I hope I get another call back to re-audition. The fact is when in this lifetime will I EVER get a golden opportunity like this one again?? The following describes that days events:
The call back was as expected where they wanted me to partner up with a Russian man and to see how that would look on camera. So from the very start in the waiting room, I come in with my Russian hat and start with "I'm Herer for ze callback, Yes!"
Seconds later, Julie the Woman who initially auditioned me came out and said Hi and introduced my partner to me. This man was probably union and very snobby. I tried to talk to him, but he was like dead wood. Normally you want to talk to your partner to get a feel for what they are like and it helps to connect in the audition process as we may end up working together.
I asked him who sent him here and he goes "St. Clair" agency. That was the extent of our communication outside in the waiting room. So I got ZERO vibes from him, and was called in shortly after to come into the room. The Woman Julie who initially auditioned me was there plus 5 other casting directors this time in the room.
I didn't get intimidated and went right into character with this dead wood of a man. We both get into the scene which is basically where the Russian man has this huge urn that he found at some flea market. So he is opening up this urn with a crowbar and the lid is really heavy so he is grunting and moaning. My part was to basically get angry and be the wife and nudge him on to what he is doing and what an idiot he is.
All of a sudden he gets the lid open and POOF a big black smoke and some evil spirit like a genie appears. The Russian Woman is taken aback in utter shock and races out and screams. This is what I did, only too assertively.
There was this huge backdrop they put in behind us as a green screen. So when I did the SHOCK thing, I ran out to the the corner wall, grabbed the backdrop curtain and down it came! It was SO embarrassing. Luckily they had a step ladder handy and immediately fixed it. I got one more shot at it as the director was explaining what he wanted from the character.That was it. Said Thank you and Good bye. No hints if I will hear a word from my agent, nothing.
This is worse than American Idol, b/c at least with Idol, the judges tell you right then and there if you suck and didn't get the part. Now it's this huge waiting stressful game of did I get it or not.
If I don't get called soon, then I guess it's gone, and then I will wonder what I did wrong for weeks. The only good thing is that by "breaking the curtain" at least they will remember me. Don't know if that is a good thing or bad thing. I have no idea. I wish I knew. So that's the latest. What I do know is that I worked so long and hard, doing this character all these years. If anyone deserves this role, it IS ME!
Now I'm even more stressed out with the unknown. Sigh ;(
Perhpas I focused on it too much and this is why chaos ensued. It wasn't horrible, though not my all time best. I hope I get another call back to re-audition. The fact is when in this lifetime will I EVER get a golden opportunity like this one again?? The following describes that days events:
The call back was as expected where they wanted me to partner up with a Russian man and to see how that would look on camera. So from the very start in the waiting room, I come in with my Russian hat and start with "I'm Herer for ze callback, Yes!"
Seconds later, Julie the Woman who initially auditioned me came out and said Hi and introduced my partner to me. This man was probably union and very snobby. I tried to talk to him, but he was like dead wood. Normally you want to talk to your partner to get a feel for what they are like and it helps to connect in the audition process as we may end up working together.
I asked him who sent him here and he goes "St. Clair" agency. That was the extent of our communication outside in the waiting room. So I got ZERO vibes from him, and was called in shortly after to come into the room. The Woman Julie who initially auditioned me was there plus 5 other casting directors this time in the room.
I didn't get intimidated and went right into character with this dead wood of a man. We both get into the scene which is basically where the Russian man has this huge urn that he found at some flea market. So he is opening up this urn with a crowbar and the lid is really heavy so he is grunting and moaning. My part was to basically get angry and be the wife and nudge him on to what he is doing and what an idiot he is.
All of a sudden he gets the lid open and POOF a big black smoke and some evil spirit like a genie appears. The Russian Woman is taken aback in utter shock and races out and screams. This is what I did, only too assertively.
There was this huge backdrop they put in behind us as a green screen. So when I did the SHOCK thing, I ran out to the the corner wall, grabbed the backdrop curtain and down it came! It was SO embarrassing. Luckily they had a step ladder handy and immediately fixed it. I got one more shot at it as the director was explaining what he wanted from the character.That was it. Said Thank you and Good bye. No hints if I will hear a word from my agent, nothing.
This is worse than American Idol, b/c at least with Idol, the judges tell you right then and there if you suck and didn't get the part. Now it's this huge waiting stressful game of did I get it or not.
If I don't get called soon, then I guess it's gone, and then I will wonder what I did wrong for weeks. The only good thing is that by "breaking the curtain" at least they will remember me. Don't know if that is a good thing or bad thing. I have no idea. I wish I knew. So that's the latest. What I do know is that I worked so long and hard, doing this character all these years. If anyone deserves this role, it IS ME!
Now I'm even more stressed out with the unknown. Sigh ;(
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
If you believe it!
The snow is falling outside in BIG white fluffy balls of fun and hope. Could it be, oh could it be. I just got a call-back from Stanley Kaplan agency that I, yes I got a callback!!! This was for an audition I did back on December 1st, 2008 for the feature film, "The Sorcerers Apprentice".
I recall being on the set of that ever miserable, CUPID, all the way out at Hellsgate studios by the Triboro Bridge. I was in holding area and contemplating whether I should cancel on the audition altogether. I have had SO many auditions which were a waste of time to go to. For instance, those "go-sees" where they see you for 2 seconds, take a picture and that's it. You waste an entire day just for that.
This was a little different as I snuck out of holding area, and luckily had a good friend on set to let me know what was going on. So I took the LONG trip from all the way from the edge of Queens to audition for this.
Normally I would not give a shit about these auditions, though this one was for a Russian Woman, and I knew I could do this part. Still I went and flew into this audition with real anticipation, especially when I saw the "Svetlana" Brighton Beach babe audition in front of me.
I though for sure she would get it as she was younger and prettier than me. Yet I went into that audition with all might and I know I did the best I could. After 2 weeks of getting devastating news, I really thought I was done in for and had no hope in hell, never mine hellsgate!
LO and behold, after almost giving up completely, I got a call today from Jasmine at the agency that I got a callback and the people at Disney WANT to see me!!!!!!
I am taken aback right now. A callback means nothing until you get the part. Still this is a HUGE breakthrough! I really HOPE I land this part. I fell it is meant for me.
Listening to a track on youtube.com for Chorus Line and the track is " I Hope I get it". They may have been dancers, though it is the same grueling struggle, trying to make it. Trying to get some rewards for all your efforts. I HOPE I get it!!
A.
I recall being on the set of that ever miserable, CUPID, all the way out at Hellsgate studios by the Triboro Bridge. I was in holding area and contemplating whether I should cancel on the audition altogether. I have had SO many auditions which were a waste of time to go to. For instance, those "go-sees" where they see you for 2 seconds, take a picture and that's it. You waste an entire day just for that.
This was a little different as I snuck out of holding area, and luckily had a good friend on set to let me know what was going on. So I took the LONG trip from all the way from the edge of Queens to audition for this.
Normally I would not give a shit about these auditions, though this one was for a Russian Woman, and I knew I could do this part. Still I went and flew into this audition with real anticipation, especially when I saw the "Svetlana" Brighton Beach babe audition in front of me.
I though for sure she would get it as she was younger and prettier than me. Yet I went into that audition with all might and I know I did the best I could. After 2 weeks of getting devastating news, I really thought I was done in for and had no hope in hell, never mine hellsgate!
LO and behold, after almost giving up completely, I got a call today from Jasmine at the agency that I got a callback and the people at Disney WANT to see me!!!!!!
I am taken aback right now. A callback means nothing until you get the part. Still this is a HUGE breakthrough! I really HOPE I land this part. I fell it is meant for me.
Listening to a track on youtube.com for Chorus Line and the track is " I Hope I get it". They may have been dancers, though it is the same grueling struggle, trying to make it. Trying to get some rewards for all your efforts. I HOPE I get it!!
A.
Monday, August 25, 2008
FAILURE is thy name
Posted on 08/25/2008 at 11:55 AM
The following entry is a reflection of how hard it is being in this business and how I am at the verge of giving up b/c of all my failed attempts at auditioning for parts that were clearly for me and I didn't get.
I am actually back in Canada now with my Mother, Canada Mom. Mind you I am already bored and can't wait to get back to New York. There is nothing to do here and your creativity gets crushed along with your spirit when you get reminded of being a failure.
I really dreaded this trip and now I really regret coming up here, even though it's for a short time. It's not that I expected to come back here as a Rockstar or someone famous, though I wish I had something to speak of and to show some success. It's embarrassing and humiliating when you see all your friends with kids and families and lives and all I can say is well I live in New York. Big Deal :(
I keep clinging on to hope, but failure I guess is a constant factor in my life. The thing is I really try to believe and read all those "Secret" books and still end up getting zero or worse off where I started.I am honestly not having a self-pity trip here. It's facts.
For instance I went to audition for TLC's "What Not to wear". When the producer initially called me for this I was excited and ready to be on the show. I auditioned outdoors in Times Square for this where they had this 360 degrees mirror set up. I was Clearly the worst dressed one there with purple socks and a wool hat on in the 90 degree Fahrenheit weather.
The producers asked me questions while I was in the booth and I know I nailed it. I was funny and sincere. Even the cameraman was laughing when I got out of the booth and said I did great. I was happy and finally thought that I found my niche to be the worst dressed background extra. Two weeks went by, no calls, e-mails nothing.
The next week I went to this audition to play a gypsy for a regional commercial. I just happen to have a gypsy costume and have played a "gypsy character" in the past with an authentic European accent. In fact I have done this character for years.
I get called in to audition and again I thought I nailed this. All the "gypsies" before me read one line and were sent out. I went in the room , read the script 3 times and was asked to stay and wait. After an hour waiting, the guy comes out of the door and says "Well call you!" Again No calls, no e-mails, nothing.
The best disappointment has to be the next go-see audition. They were seeking a blonde Canadian age ranging from 35-40! BINGO! Thought I hit the jackpot here! Let's see I'm blonde, btw 35 and 40, plus I'm Canadian. So I get to the auditions and they tell me I'm NOT Canadian enough!!!! I'm NOT kidding.
They said they wanted Canadian from British Columbia, because they speak British!!! After hearing that I was like these casting are idiots b/c in Vancouver , British Columbia, they DON"T speak British! Still not even to get that part.
You know you get to a point that you can only get beaten up so many times before you just can't take being defeated anymore. To top it all off, it has been really slow with background work, though the day I leave there are not one, but two Verizon commercials that pay $200.00 .
You get to a point as with doing Stand-up and you ask yourself "Is the abuse and disappointments really worth it?" I wonder.
CA :(
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