Tomorrow will mark my first week in LA. It feels much longer than that! I think that’s both good and bad. I think I settled in pretty quick, which makes me believe I made the right choice moving here. But dealing with jetlag and the time difference is still wearing on me. And the driving…oh, the driving!! I’m pretty sure it’s just the nature of the beast of driving in a new city and not knowing where you’re going. But I find it utterly nerve wracking and I get anxious whenever I think about it. That being said, the parking is worse. Everything is street parking, but it’s limited and uber strict. I already received my first parking violation, sadly. Let me warn those who are new or will be new: a “red zone” is a $75 ticket, and there’s a curb that’s painted red and your car is just a little bit over the line…you’re going to get that ticket. Lesson learned. That being said, as I start recognizing streets it is getting easier. And gorgeous weather everyday certainly makes up for a lot.
Work wise, things are going exceptionally well considering I’ve only been here for a week! Through LA Casting I booked two days of work as an audience studio member (yes, you can get paid dong that) on The Doctors. Certainly it’s not the most money you can make, but there are a lot of worse things I can think of doing for money than watching a TV show being filmed every day. Also, both days we had meal penalties and the first day we went into overtime. So that means I will be making more money! It was also awesome to see Paramount studios (where it was filmed), and it happens to be very close to where I live so it’s also convenient.
Auditions wise things are also going great. I have two theatre company member auditions and a modeling audition coming up during the next three weeks. Also, because I started submitting materials before I left I have corresponding with an agency about a possible meeting. I was asked for additional info and photos, so hopefully I will hear back on Monday on whether or not they’re interested. I still have yet to sign up for Central Casting because I’m still waiting to change my phone number. Hopefully sometime next week I will get that worked out and go and sign up. Because, of course, more cash monies is essential. Not to mention the possibility of SAG vouchers! I think that’s all for now. All in all I think it was a pretty productive week. Hopefully more exciting things to come next week!
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