Currently, I'm working at The Division of Adolescent Medicine for the Cook County Hospital. I'm the Administrative Assistant to the Program Director and we provide care for HIV/AIDS Youth from ages 6 to 24. This job is, of course, through Seville Staffing.
I love them.
I was originally supposed to be here for three days, but I'm currently on my 4th week. I guess we're taking it on a weekly basis, and I'm not worried about it all; I'm confident that when this job ends Seville will find me something else quickly as they always do.
For the most part I really like it. I have yet to work a full week, because of other Acting and Auditioning commitments and they seem to be flexible.
The positive aspects are that:
- I have my own office; I can close the door and nap if i really wanted to.
- I don't have to answer phones or deal with anyone.
- Most everyone that works here is Latino, Black or Gay. Or a combination of the three and I love that. (actually, some of us are going to The Circuit this Saturday.)
The negative aspects are that:
- I have to take a bus AND a train to get here. (I'm in the Medical District, by UIC).
- I don't have to answer phones or deal with anyone. I'm amazing on the phone and rather good at costumer service.
- I feel good about the work I'm doing.
- I enjoy the people I work with.
- And some of our patients are really wonderful.
In the last 3 weeks I've auditioned for the Illinois Shakespeare Festival, The Utah Shakespeare Festival, and a Commercial. I didn't get that commercial (and I won't know about the Shakespeare Festivals until Feb/March). However, my agent called me and said, "Do you remember that commercial you just auditioned for last week? (clearly, she thinks I have Alzheimer's) They really liked you, but couldn't use you for that particular gig. They called again and asked for you and are offering another job."
Isn't that fucking awesome? I shot that commercial for Mubleria Continental yesterday. I think I proved how good of an actor I am because I was cast as a Football Enthusiast. Oh yeahhhhh, that's right bitches!
The scene was me and two buddies watching "the game," that's how they say it, the straight guys, "the game." So, we're watching "the game" and we get really excited when they do a goal, or home run, or what ever the fuck it is. A hole in one. Then I say, in Spanish, "Look, the picture. ALL DIGITAL"
It sounds better in Spanish.
I was on set for 8.5 hours to say 5 words. Ahhh, living the dream. A little behind the scenes: They had to remove my body mic because I was so loud, but that's how they wanted it. They improvised and turned the body mic into a boom. Hello! Outdoor Shakespearean Actor here. The line I ended up saying on screen was not my originally line. On set they thought the originally line was to formal so they changed it on the spot. After I wrapped I asked the producer, "was that okay?" and she said "Oh yeah, this is why we hired you!"
I'm not trying to toot my own horn too much here, but trust me. In our line of work, when you get one Yes for every 20 No's, you have to lift your own spirit sometimes.
I hate to end on a sucky note, but Milwaukee Shakespeare has closed down.
Now I can say that I've been directly impacted by the economy, besides all the great sales. (Got a shirt at Macy's for 65% off! this weekend). Anyway, I was really looking forward to auditioning for them again because I came so close earlier this year. At my call back, they had me read other roles I wasn't called back for. From the time I was there to the time I left I was the only actor that they kept asking to come back in. Anyway, I left that call back in Milwauikee with the feeling that sooner or later I'm going to be involved with this company.
Not anymore. Thanks America.
But After this week I can add to my list of possible "break-out" roles.
Stomach Pain Guy
Closeted Gay Cable TV Host
Murderous Tranny
and now
Football Dude
1 comment:
Love you and the commercial story. Utterly fabulous!
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