The "Glamorous" Life of Auditions - Day 13 ( Audition 14 )
Another liner for a cool show that I actually watch and am a fan of but I didn't know until I arrived. I get the notification for an audition for the next day but no sides attached. I check the sides to see if it's posted and when I ask my agent, they send what they had received which stated the line will be given at the audition so of course no context, no pre-figuring out the many ways you can play, just off the cuff stuff and hey, it is what it is at this point. Know it pretty much has to do with what you look like and somewhat how you delivered the line so have as much fun as you can possibly have. Traffic is a nightmare so I arrive just in time which stresses me out but it's better than being late which is what being on time feels like to me, I race in after finding parking and there's a list of 1 guy, 3 groups of 2 gals ahead of me so I'm able to look at the line as the casting assistant is explaining the set up. I take a quick picture ( yes, ask to do that if no copy is given and you feel you may go up on a line which is easier to do at times when it's just one line and you're getting it as you audition... ) and relax saying my line over and over in my head every chance I get until I feel like it's just spilling out of me. Although the role is for a TSA agent and there's an actual note to bring a vest, I don't have quite the full get up and decide I'll head the opposite way. Olive, relaxed button down and my skinny jeans - middle of the road and pretty much acceptable in my book for most roles. I keep my hair in braids and pulled into a clean bun, this should be enough but of course I'm in the room with everyone...and I mean everyone is dressed in black slacks, black shoes, that blue type shirt I don't own and vests....some even had the gloves/radio attached. Yikers! This can work in my favor or make me look like I didn't even try...I work for the former - HA! This was a conscious decision discussed with my beast...I felt everyone would come in looking a certain particular way and since I didn't have the full get up, I would arrive on the opposite end of the rainbow. The girl I was paired up with had the black slacks and a off white button down top luckily so I didn't feel like a sore thumb, we went in together and she was asked to start first after we stood next to each other and slated. I stood off to the side listening but going over the line the way I wished for myself to say it, as she simply read the line, he asked for a bit more bite and the line read was pretty much the same but the great thing was, he understood her choice and just asked her to commit to her choice. Not everyone has to read it the same,but it's nice when the person behind the camera can understand that but of course that made my read look overdone when I went up. Although I kept it tight, he asked me to bring it down...then even stated that less was more - ha...as if I didn't know that but sometimes it's just the way it works, laugh and make it happen which is what I do. At least there were different ranges to my read so they got the fact that I was able to do whatever was needed and off I went! There are always 2 schools of thought when it comes to dressing the part, I don't believe it helps or hinders in most cases but you've gotta be confident in whatever choice you decide to make, especially if you're going against the grain. Do you...ALWAYS!
I had a reading for a film rescheduled to this past weekend which I was unable to attend because of a traditional family get together on Easter weekend plus a celebration of 1 year for our 2nd niece - Pi as we like to call her since given that nickname by her older sissy poo. These moments in life are precious, don't miss them...I get it, that audition just came in as you booked your flight, that shoot now wants to be on the exact day you leave for your vacay, that meeting now wants you on the only weekend that month you've got plans - it sucks, it happens but remember you get to decide and be happy either way. I usually try to work things out and most times they do, every now and then there is no way around it and I remind myself what's important. If it's a huge project and you're getting paid, no question but when it's workable, do your plans...rearranging your life every time isn't a guarantee that the show will go according to plan. So I'm crossing my fingers I'm not out but if I am, I send them nothing but good vibes and I understand that it just wasn't for me no matter how fantastic this role would add to my character list plus it's been floating for years now with backing finally pushing it through. I can only hope to get to play this Somalian mom of FGM so off I go to focus on my dialect because you just never know...but I'm really glad I got to spend some much needed time with my other family because I wish my folks lived closer and I miss them terribly. So fun times with family was had and I got my egg hunt on...yay to life's moments!
Also found out besides just being Black and Korean, that not only am I 45% Nigerian, I'm 30% Japanese, 20% Chinese ( NO KOREAN DNA, ) 6 % Eskimo/Inuit and 4% other stemming in the Middle Eastern Regions...although this comes as a shock, I am so happy to be a person of our lovely world. How can anyone be racist???? Even getting my mom to finally tell me of an "old tale" of our great, great, great, grandfather being Japanese was such a kicker since she's such a proud Korean, but I had to tell her to love the Japanese and Chinese side of our story now as well...especially since I know now! Our DNA is LOVE....let's spread that....
Although I've been out and about, I still am pushing towards a healthier body and no better way to end the ridiculous workout on the TRX which I've been privy to for over a month than by stretching. Most people hate this aspect and may even think it's a waste of time, but if you're constantly pushing your muscles with no recoup, no elongations you could be just steps away of hurting your body in a very bad way. I always try to end a full hour workout with some vibration plate time and then 30 minutes of stretching with this very ouchy wall, gravity split stretch I do for 5 minutes at the end of it all. What a way to go to the steam room and I've always had less injuries than most of my counterparts because of this ritual. Don't skip the stretching folks, it's always the little things that keep you in tip top wellness - MUAH my arties, go out and keep gettin' 'em with your mind, body and soul!!!!
Another liner for a cool show that I actually watch and am a fan of but I didn't know until I arrived. I get the notification for an audition for the next day but no sides attached. I check the sides to see if it's posted and when I ask my agent, they send what they had received which stated the line will be given at the audition so of course no context, no pre-figuring out the many ways you can play, just off the cuff stuff and hey, it is what it is at this point. Know it pretty much has to do with what you look like and somewhat how you delivered the line so have as much fun as you can possibly have. Traffic is a nightmare so I arrive just in time which stresses me out but it's better than being late which is what being on time feels like to me, I race in after finding parking and there's a list of 1 guy, 3 groups of 2 gals ahead of me so I'm able to look at the line as the casting assistant is explaining the set up. I take a quick picture ( yes, ask to do that if no copy is given and you feel you may go up on a line which is easier to do at times when it's just one line and you're getting it as you audition... ) and relax saying my line over and over in my head every chance I get until I feel like it's just spilling out of me. Although the role is for a TSA agent and there's an actual note to bring a vest, I don't have quite the full get up and decide I'll head the opposite way. Olive, relaxed button down and my skinny jeans - middle of the road and pretty much acceptable in my book for most roles. I keep my hair in braids and pulled into a clean bun, this should be enough but of course I'm in the room with everyone...and I mean everyone is dressed in black slacks, black shoes, that blue type shirt I don't own and vests....some even had the gloves/radio attached. Yikers! This can work in my favor or make me look like I didn't even try...I work for the former - HA! This was a conscious decision discussed with my beast...I felt everyone would come in looking a certain particular way and since I didn't have the full get up, I would arrive on the opposite end of the rainbow. The girl I was paired up with had the black slacks and a off white button down top luckily so I didn't feel like a sore thumb, we went in together and she was asked to start first after we stood next to each other and slated. I stood off to the side listening but going over the line the way I wished for myself to say it, as she simply read the line, he asked for a bit more bite and the line read was pretty much the same but the great thing was, he understood her choice and just asked her to commit to her choice. Not everyone has to read it the same,but it's nice when the person behind the camera can understand that but of course that made my read look overdone when I went up. Although I kept it tight, he asked me to bring it down...then even stated that less was more - ha...as if I didn't know that but sometimes it's just the way it works, laugh and make it happen which is what I do. At least there were different ranges to my read so they got the fact that I was able to do whatever was needed and off I went! There are always 2 schools of thought when it comes to dressing the part, I don't believe it helps or hinders in most cases but you've gotta be confident in whatever choice you decide to make, especially if you're going against the grain. Do you...ALWAYS!
I had a reading for a film rescheduled to this past weekend which I was unable to attend because of a traditional family get together on Easter weekend plus a celebration of 1 year for our 2nd niece - Pi as we like to call her since given that nickname by her older sissy poo. These moments in life are precious, don't miss them...I get it, that audition just came in as you booked your flight, that shoot now wants to be on the exact day you leave for your vacay, that meeting now wants you on the only weekend that month you've got plans - it sucks, it happens but remember you get to decide and be happy either way. I usually try to work things out and most times they do, every now and then there is no way around it and I remind myself what's important. If it's a huge project and you're getting paid, no question but when it's workable, do your plans...rearranging your life every time isn't a guarantee that the show will go according to plan. So I'm crossing my fingers I'm not out but if I am, I send them nothing but good vibes and I understand that it just wasn't for me no matter how fantastic this role would add to my character list plus it's been floating for years now with backing finally pushing it through. I can only hope to get to play this Somalian mom of FGM so off I go to focus on my dialect because you just never know...but I'm really glad I got to spend some much needed time with my other family because I wish my folks lived closer and I miss them terribly. So fun times with family was had and I got my egg hunt on...yay to life's moments!
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