I keep saying how busy things are, but then they just seem to get even busier... did not know that was possible, but apparently it is, because I most surely am! In hopes of keeping things at a bearable length, let's divide this post into three sections: CarnEvil, Guys and Dolls and Savin' Up for Saturday Night.
CarnEvil: The final rehearsals for that went very well. I learned a lot from Chris and since we were spending so much time together we got to chat a lot of "business" and just some LA stuff, like, for example, where the best area to move when you get our here for commercial is, etc... Much running around took place, as I was not running the boards I was running around doing all sorts of things during the show, including supervising the ushers and delegating, as part of house manager duties. The house was completely packed and very receptive for both showings. Michael (the composer), along with the rest of the cast and crew put so much heart into this piece, and I cannot wait to see where it goes!
Guys and Dolls: I went to the final dress rehearsal for Guys and Dolls in Concert (Broadway Cast plus Jessical Biel) at the Hollywood Bowl along with my friend, Sascha. Among the other cast members were Beau Bridges and ... Scott Bakula! I adore Scott Bakula... just sayin'. Anyway, it was great to be so close to and watching these professionals (such as Scott Bakula) whom I admire, doing tis work. It was extremely motivating, and an all around great show. SO much fun!
Savin' Up for Saturday Night: This is where I have been spending the majority of my time most recently. I have been helping to run the auditions for the first main stage show of the season. We had two days of general open auditions and tonight was our dance callback. The first two days I was mediating, helping the actors in the lobby if they needed anything or had questions, taking audition forms along with headshots and resumes then taking them into the director, assistant director, writer, composer, and producers. I discussed things with them and was the go between for both sides. It was great because I got to see our head guys at work and I also got to see the actors prepping and observe how they handle things. I chatted with them and peered over resumes as well. I actually ended up meeting a guy who graduated from Miami in the 90's. Very cool. It was funny because since no one auditioning knew I was intern, there was an unbelievable amount of schmoozing and trying to get in good with me. I also picked up an interesting tip from Jeremy (the director): On the audition form it asks if you would be willing to be an understudy. Someone answered, "Yes, if guaranteed performances." Jeremy aid that was the perfect answer. Being a part of this process has gained me access to bits and pieces of information that I'm sure will prove to be valuable throughout my career.
Tonight however, was even more valuable. I sat in during the dance callbacks and helped out the choreographer during the auditions. Afterwards we all had a big discussion about what was liked and not liked. It was interesting to see how she made notes and her thoughts on the work that was being done. Most importantly however, I was able to see first hand the many reasons why you just simply will or will not get the part, and why it more often than not has nothing to do with your talent. I have been watching this objectively and am fascinated by it. Of course, Bonnie Gillespie and every other casting director that has said to intern in the casting department was dead right. There is NO WERE else that you can obtain this knowledge and understanding, you just have to see it. Some of the factors included, age, how two people look togeter, types being too similar, perhaps you draw to much attention to yourself, or they are short handed in another department and you are good at more than one thing... etc. Those are just A FEW of the simple and basic reasons that can put you in or out of the game from the start. Luck really does have a lot to do with it.
Last round of callbacks are tomorrow!
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