The Onion News Network

This past week, I finally took a nice step forward with my television career!

A few days ago, I got a call from Central Casting, asking if I could work on The Onion News Network that day. I was extremely tired, having just fallen asleep a few hours before, and coming off a double shift at the hotel, but I never like to turn work down. They said it was filming on Long Island, and I would need to catch the train from Penn Station in about an hour. I knew it would be very difficult to make it, since it takes about that long to get there, and I had not showered or anything yet. But I said sure, and hurried there as quickly as I could. I made it to the the train with about 2 minutes to spare! I knew it was going to be very stressful to make it there on time, and I almost turned the gig down. I found out very quickly that I made the right choice!

As soon as I arrived I was rushed through wardrobe, and presented to the director. He quickly looked me over and took me on set. He explained the scene, and gave me a scenerio to act out (that UCB improv training is already being put to use!). I did the scene, which seemed to go well. The director came back in and offered a few notes, and before I knew it, the make-up lady was touching me up, and cameras were coming in around me. We filmed a few takes, and then I was done! Somehow in the span of a few minutes, I auditioned, booked and filmed my first speaking role on a television show! It was amazing!

They never let on when they called me that it was an actual role, and not just background. I suppose they probably did that in case they didn`t like me, they could have just used me as an extra instead. But fortunately they did like me, and now I have a nice little credit to add to my resume (not to mention a much larger check than I was expecting!).

I also started my Improv 201 class this week at UCB. I`m very excited to get going with that again. So far I`m impressed with my teacher, and looking forward to the work we`ll be doing over the next few weeks!