A sudden thought this week - being an actor is at times like being some kind of double agent or super-hero. You're at the day job or somewhere in the middle of the daily routine and the call comes in, often w/a great deal of urgency and a significant amount of money on the line.
"Tomorrow morning, be at x address at x time. Dress like a career woman. Be ready to speak these words." (on camera industrial audition)
"By 5pm today, send me digital pictures of your hands, fronts and backs." (hand modeling for a SAG National commercial)
"Record these words and email an mp3 by x o'clock." (voiceover for a regional radio spot)
Somehow, you've got to immediately fold this incredibly urgent task into the next 24-48 hours. You've got to always be ready for it. You never know when the next summons could come or what it will be for.
So the actor skill sets need to stay sharp, the mom sweater needs to always be clean, the recording equipment & camera need to be in good working order, and the communication devices are up and running.
I am so thankful for the understanding people in my life - friends, family, loved ones, and employers and work colleagues. Without them, none of this would be possible.
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