My first year in Cleveland I tried to network and meet as many people as I could. I did lots of technical theatre. It seems that theatres are always looking for technical people so it was pretty easy to get our there and network. This year I made a "resolution" that I would start auditioning for stage or film roles. Not that I am going to stop doing technical theatre but I really want to get onstage or in front of the camera. I want to act.
Last year I signed on to be a Production Assistant/Script Supervisor for a local film. I joined and learned alot about filming. Before this adventure I did a couple of small extra parts in front of the camera but that was the extent of my film experience. The film is a feature length made up of 10 or 11 vignettes. I was assigned as PA/SS for about 5 of the shorts. I recently completed the shorts to which I was originally assigned and learned that they were auditioning for another vignette. The director, originally from Cleveland, was now in LA practising her craft. And, the writer of the piece was also working in LA. The short featured 2 female leads and a crowd of extra females.....It was stated pretty early on that one of the leads was already cast with a known actress from the LA area. (which for a local project, all of the above mentioned acclaimed participants is great because it means a greater possibility for distribution later because of the names attached). I was going to audition for the 2nd lead role. I read the script and began thinking of characterizations that the director might be looking for.
But....then it was announced that yet another LA actress had agreed to join the cast. Again- Awesome news for the production! I really want to be a part of this collaboration! Audition night was approaching and I was hoping that there would be a role for me! After all- there are no small parts!
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