It's been awhile since I've blogged, and here is the reason why: I've been auditioning like CRAZY!
In the past three weeks, I've calculated that I've been to about 20 auditions, callbacks, dance calls, etc. All the while, trying to make rent whenever I can fit work it in, and my weekends have been busy with Cabaret in the West Village.
These past few weeks of auditions have been particularly stressful and time-consuming because it's spring break for many schools this month, so we've been invaded by high school and college-aged kids, dreaming of getting a summer job. BUT I HAVE ALREADY GRADUATED, PUT IN MY SCHOOL DUES, and I NEED A JOB!!! I just want to scream at them. They show up at 4:00am (or earlier in some cases), and sign up themselves, along with 20 of their friends who don't show up until the audition begin at 10am. So When I show up at 6:00am, I am somewhere in the 120s! It has been mass chaos, unorganized mayhem. But I am forced to put up with it so that I can get a summer stock job.
I just want a few EMC points (points towards my Equity card) so that I can get into Equity calls, and avoid the open calls at ALL COST. But I have to get into Equity calls to get the Equity shows, to get Equity points. So it' a vicious cycle!
Chris and I have had the opportunity to audition together a few times (one of us goes in before the other, and it's obvious by our names and rings that we're married). It's funny, casting directors usually love it, but we've found a few people that seem to not go for it. Boo. It'd be nice to work together.
It is our final weekend of Cabaret, our final performance is Sunday at 3pm. I have several friends coming this evening which will be fun! There are also a number of agents and casting directors attending this weekend.
I was cast in a regional theatre production of the play The Little Dog Laughed, in Dillon, Colorado (on Lake Dillon). It's about 1 1/2 hours outside of Denver, and the contract is from April 24- May 30th, and it's pretty good pay for a non-union theatre, so I'm excited! I'm also excited to be in a play again.
I've decided I want to start going out for cruise lines. I think if I'm going to do it at some point in my life, I want to do it now, because we need the money. One 6-month cruise could put us completely out of debt. AMAZING! The pay is incredible, you get an end-of-contract bonus, and everything is paid for- everything! All you do is save and come back with a huge wad of cash!
Okay that's my update. More later. Off to Cabaret.
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I am excited for you Kelsey, you have proved you can do anything girl! I have a friend who is now a producer of shows in the cruise Grand Mistral operated by the Spanish company Iberojet. He started as a dancer and in choreography.
ReplyDeleteHard work, lots of challenges, new experiences, personal growth like the one you are sharing here on your blog and he gets to know all kinds of people who needs a touch from God♥
Anyways. I enjoyed to hear how are you both doing as a couple. Be loved!
I so admire your hard work and determination! You are so amazing :) How'd I get so lucky as to call you my friend?
ReplyDeleteI'm sending prayers your way that God would constantly remind you he is in control and the jobs you are suppose to have, you will have. Less stress when he's in control! And the bonus: His plan is always the perfect plan!
Miss you lots! xoxoxo
Thank you, you are right! I love you! I am so blessed to have such supportive people surrounding me. Even if not physically here, it's nice to hear that I am thought of and loved! These are the things that keep me going :)
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