Oops, was on vacation!

I've been gone for the last couple of weeks, but I'm glad to be back in LA...even if it seems like I brought the hot weather with me from the Midwest!

The day before I left, I had an audition for a one line role in an indie film. The folks in the audition were so nice. I did not come in costume, as I got word of the audition very last minute and had nothing that matched what they were looking for (80s wear), nor any time to go get/borrow anything that fit the era (was working beforehand). Anyway, I had a fine time, was happy to be out!

While on vacation, I was constantly checking Twitter (addict), and reading the progress of the whole "generals vs. workshops" debate between an agent and an actor that I both follow. Actor was ranting about casting and agency workshops being a waste of time, challenged agents and cds to step up and start having more generals. One agent agreed to the experiment and began offering generals to actors following him on Twitter. I'd been following the entire thing, but had missed the opportunities to submit my name for contention (it was usually like, "The first 10 responders get a general."). However, while I was on vacation, I caught a tweet that offered a general to the person who wrote the best haiku on why they deserved a meeting.

So, I broke out a 70 year old dictionary from the shelves, sat down, and crafted three haikus while sitting in an easy chair next to the back door, with the breeze coming in off the lake. One haiku played on my twitter name, one played on my 'type', and one referenced the agent's description of himself in his Twitter bio. The last one was risky, but I figured, hell, why not?

Anyway, a day or so later, the agent posted a tweet that said that I had tied with another actor, so we were both getting meetings! And, funny thing is, the actor I tied with was my costar in the Big Lots commercial! :) Love it!

So, my meeting is at the end of the month. It should be educational. :) I'm just looking forward to the chance to go to a meeting with a big agency, learn how they work and get a chance to play. :)

Next week, there's another test photo shoot, so that'll be interesting--it sounds like it's a lot larger than the one that I did in May!

Class is on haitus right now, we return next week. I gotta get a move on with my scenework!!