Anyways, last week I had a fashion show for Usanii House in Maryland. Specifically, it was a runway show for jewelry and accessories designed by Usanii House. It was different, not on a real "runway" as expected, but we walked through what was essentially a bar during happy hour. It was still fun and good experience, but I hesitate to call it my first "runway" show. The other models were all very nice and there was a large mix of personalities and ages and levels of experience. One model was from Ukraine and was the same age as me and was also married. She had the most typical "runway model" look. Tall, super thin, amazing cheekbones, and long sleek blonde hair. Lol. But she was very nice.
The following day, I had an audition with Erica Arvold casting for a Shentel commercial. It was probably the most fun and relaxed audition I've ever been to. I arrived at the building (in downtown Charlottesville) and immediately loved the decor for one. Lol. They were holding auditions for multiple projects (they're also doing the casting for Killing Lincoln I believe, another upcoming Lincoln movie). I was auditioning for the role of a college student that jumps into a swimming hole. I was told to bring a swimsuit to change into, and so, in my normal trend, brought two. While I was waiting, I met two other "college students" auditioning (though both of them were actually college students). They were casting for 5 slots, so I didn't feel like I was in direct competition with them. Though, the male actor auditioning had never acted in his life but was on the Virginia Tech diving team which of course, if he gets cast, will make me feel incredibly inadequate as an actor... lol. They were both nice and it made it a lot easier, having talked to them, when we all went in to audition together as a group and had to act and improvise that we were good friends. When we were called in, first we had to "slate" (state your name usually, and then Erica had us state our hometown and say what we did for fun. I said I train my dogs) and once we had each done that, we (as a group) acted as if we were standing on a rocky ledge and about to jump in to the water. but more than that, we just goofed around like teens would ("no you go first! Its so far down! is it cold?") I feel I did really well, but I'm trying not to get my hopes up. Though it'd be soooo nice to get it, cause it pays $300! Anyway, had I not auditioned with the other two actors at the same, I would've been much more nervous, cause we were all in our bathing suits. And for the first time, I was worried about my tattoo. But, luckily, the other two both had tattoos as well. Lol. Filming starts the week of the 11th, so I'm hoping I'll find out soon. And if I don't find out soon, then I guess it's safe to assume I didn't get it.
Well, Thursday I have a couple shoots. I have one for breast cancer awareness (not nude or anything, just wearing pink and looking tough) and then later that day, a mock "engagement" shoot done by a college professor. I also have scheduled a shoot for a couple weeks from now. It's a "running" shoot, basically exactly what it sounds like. Lol. I will be running, and running, and running some more while the photographer takes pictures. And this one is paid! Yippee! Lol. Then, once I am back in California, in October, I have scheduled a casual beach shoot as well as a tentative shoot with a fellow Marine wife/photographer. I just signed my lease, waiting for it to be approved, but as of right now, my move in date is the 28th. Which means I'm leaving in less than 3 weeks! Gah! Lol.
On an unrelated note, sometimes, while writing posts for this blog, I have to fight myself to post certain things, I am naturally hesitant to post about auditions and potential opportunities and things of that nature, because if I do not get the job, or the opportunities fall through or something, then it will appear that I have failed and people will therefore judge me. But I wanted this blog to be honest and to potentially help other aspiring actors/models/performers/etc to see what life for an actor/model is really like. I wanted people to see the reality of it, the hardships of it, the rejection, etc. and since people will judge you regardless of what you say or do, I try not to let my fear of being judged stop me from doing certain things. That fear hurts me with auditioning and acting- primarily with improv - because I am afraid of making a mistake or of making myself look stupid, so I end up coming across as timid and hesitant, not strong, confident, and as a bold risk-taker.
Well, time for this
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