Well, I have stayed pretty busy since my last blog. I got to work on the NBC show MERCY twice! It was on the same episode, which I think was an oversight on their part. They usually wont hire you for background work twice on the same episode, but somehow I slipped through the crack on that one. Good news for me! More money, and I doubled my chance of being seen now! The episode is number 17, which is going to be a St. Patrick's day episode. I believe it will air March 17th, but I can't confirm that just yet.
The first day, I played an Irish gang member. There is a fight scene that takes place in the waiting room of the hospital. I should be easy to spot, I'm wearing a huge shamrock around my face. I look pretty ridiculous. But, like I said, it's a St. Patty's day episode, so we're all decked out in that kind of stuff. We also shot a later scene that day where we are in the ER. I'm in a bed then. (No shamrock this time). Like my day on LAW AND ORDER:CI, I got to work up close with several of the stars, particularly Michelle Trachtenberg and Guillermo Diaz. James Van Der Beek was also there, but I didn't really have any interaction with him.
The second day of shooting was much more interesting. It was a bar scene, and I was a featured extra. I got a name, and part of the script and everything! I was "big dude #2". Doesn't sound like much, but a big step up from "extra". In fact, if I was union, this role would have come with a pay increase, but apparently for non-union there is no pay bump for featured extras. The scene was a drinking contest between the lead character of Veronica, played by Taylor Schilling, "big dude #1" and myself. So I should definitely get some screen time for this one. "Big dude #1" was just a day player, not a regular, but he was a nice guy. His name is Steve and he has appeared in several other shows with speaking roles. UGLY BETTY and LAW AND ORDER:SVU to name just a couple. He was fun to work with, and most importantly, I think he's going to be a very valuable contact. He teaches an acting class that he invited Heather and I to come try.
We went to our first class on Wednesday. I think I liked it. Heather's not so sure yet. But we both agree that he could be helpful. He seems to view me as a potential protege. He's cutting us a deal on the class since we're new to town. He understands it can take a while to adjust to the cost of this city. There is another guy in the class that he has also taken under his wing. He helped him get an agent, and now that guy is getting some auditions that pay some real money, so we're keeping our fingers crossed that he will do the same for us. I will definitely keep everyone posted on that!
As far as CABARET, things seem to be going well. I'll be glad when it's over though. I'm enjoying it, but like all plays, it takes a lot of time. It opens in less than 2 weeks now, and I do think it will be a really good show, so I'm excited for people to see it!
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