Readers, if I haven’t expressed this lately, let me say now
that I appreciate your interest very much. Each time I blog, I can see the number of views, and I thank you.
A couple of days ago, I learned that my unemployment benefits
are over.
I had misunderstood when that
was going to happen. But now it’s
here. I need part time and/or freelance
work. I am not totally panicked yet.
I had applied for an audition for a tv series. I was asked to come in, and they had sent me sides (pages of the script), so I
was able to prepare at home. I felt
ready to do my best. I accept that the
rest is out of my control.
I got to the building exactly on time though I had wanted to
get there
early. There were a bunch of
people outside. I was informed that the
person in charge was running late. I
know others were bothered by that because they had other commitments scheduled
afterwards. Personally, I was so
relieved. I love not being the late
one. I’d rather wait for the casting
director. I had hoped to get to a poetry
reading afterwards, but I didn’t know if I’d make it.
While waiting, I saw and received hugs from two men I know
from the
entertainment world, and I met three women who I hope to remain
connected with. We waited, talked,
shared, etc., etc. When the director
showed up, she was such a positive presence.
What a terrific spirit. Worth the
wait, in my opinion.
My audition went very well.
She asked me to stay and read for two other
roles as well. I was thrilled!!! She gave me time to get familiar with the
lines and come back in when I felt ready.
In the meantime, she was auditioning other people for many different
roles. I knew chances were getting slim
that I’d get to the poetry reading. A
friend was the featured reader, and I wanted to support her, but it was looking
less likely.
I read for the other two roles. She gave me good feedback. The timing
would be Goddess-sent if I get
cast in this. It’s paid work. It would bring me to a level where one is
noticed for other opportunities as well.
Before auditioning, I signed a non-disclosure agreement (and I’m
not even
an ex of Trump’s), so I can’t say what the show is or anything
close.
I’m going to try, after today, to not think about it. I don’t know when
decisions will be made.
Meanwhile, I have two more auditions coming up this week. One is for a
play I find intriguing but doesn’t
pay. However, a former acting teacher
always told us that you get discovered from stage work, paid from film
work. The other is for a paid gig, but
not as many days of work as the tv series I auditioned for and not as
career-changing. I don’t always have 3
auditions in one week. Now that I do, I
hope nothing conflicts with anything else.
Oh, people! I have difficulty
going on in my life as well, including a new
pain in my left foot, but I’ll
leave this on a hopeful note.
Love to CGM!
