And ever onwards...
It was callback-o-rama this weekend. Or rather Sunday, mostly. After an early rehearsal with Neutrino I raced out to Magnuson Community Center where I called back for Guildenstern in Greenstage's production of Hamlet. And the director asked me to stick around and read as Laertes which was a pleasent surprise. I read each scene only once but got the feeling this wasn't really a detriment to my chances. The director seemed very shrewd and keen to what she was looking for in her play and I really got the feeling just from seeing me read a scene or two she knew exactly where I may (or may not) fit in her concept. Which was refreshing.
I then raced to the East side for a callback for a dinner theater. Well, not just a dinner theater, a murder mystery dinner theater. Actually to be percise, a musical murder mystery dinner theater. I know. It harkens me back to my Musical Mafia Play days. This was without a doubt the strangest callback I have ever been attended. Details to be blogged at a later date.
After my foray into dinner theater (well, musical murder mystery dinner theater) I raced back to Magnuson to read for Fabian in Twelfth Night. The callback was fast and furious (but not like the movie (can you believe there's 3 of them?!).
Tonight was my Wooden O, which I think went all right. I was asked what I thought my age range was, which is a question I've only ever been asked on forms or discussed when talking about type. It was just strange to talk about it in an actual casting situation. I said 18-29. Maybe more with a beard. You can let me know if you feel otherwise.
Also this week, I have my orientation with the company which might be my representation in the very near future. They saw me at TPS at invited me to an orientation/audition. Details to follow.
Monday, March 10, 2008
Sunday, March 2, 2008
Neglect and a General for All Seasons
I have neglected to update about the rest of SFIT. I will. I promise. In the meantime, the Generals have come and gone.
I felt very lame following the close of Uncle Mike. I had no projects to follow and when people asked what I was going to be up to I had to just sort of sheepishly shrug my shoulders and talk about all the general auditions I had coming up. So I did the Rep and Intiman and ACT and perhaps most importantly the TPS Generals. These puppies used to happen twice a year, in Winter and in Summer (although you were only allowed to reserve an audition slot once a year if you switched it could not be consecutively), now they happen once a year. AND after you confirm your slot if you miss it you can't do reserve one the next year.
You get two minutes for two pieces and I performed my Troilus and Cressida monologue (which is just about on the verge of retirement) and a found piece from The Areas of My Expertise.
I generally get a warm response from these auditions. I think this is for a couple reasons. 1) I try and treat the whole ordeal fairly professionally, which regrettably many do not. I stay within the time constraints. I dress nice. I'm polite. 2) I try and do at least one comic piece. I can only imagine how much chest beating, hair pulling, and other forms of self punishment make their appearances in these four days of auditions. 3) I'm not a terrible actor.
Already I've had a slew of callbacks, almost none of which has actually occurred yet. But I will make a point as they happen. Expect a list soon enough.
I felt very lame following the close of Uncle Mike. I had no projects to follow and when people asked what I was going to be up to I had to just sort of sheepishly shrug my shoulders and talk about all the general auditions I had coming up. So I did the Rep and Intiman and ACT and perhaps most importantly the TPS Generals. These puppies used to happen twice a year, in Winter and in Summer (although you were only allowed to reserve an audition slot once a year if you switched it could not be consecutively), now they happen once a year. AND after you confirm your slot if you miss it you can't do reserve one the next year.
You get two minutes for two pieces and I performed my Troilus and Cressida monologue (which is just about on the verge of retirement) and a found piece from The Areas of My Expertise.
I generally get a warm response from these auditions. I think this is for a couple reasons. 1) I try and treat the whole ordeal fairly professionally, which regrettably many do not. I stay within the time constraints. I dress nice. I'm polite. 2) I try and do at least one comic piece. I can only imagine how much chest beating, hair pulling, and other forms of self punishment make their appearances in these four days of auditions. 3) I'm not a terrible actor.
Already I've had a slew of callbacks, almost none of which has actually occurred yet. But I will make a point as they happen. Expect a list soon enough.
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