Yesterday, (12/01/14) I had the pleasure of auditioning. Despite my sickness over Thanksgiving break, which left me incapable of doing anything fun, this audition made up for it. It was a great start to the last month of 2014, December! There were some obstacles I had to overcome, but in the end it was all worth it.
November 30, 2014 11:32 AM
I had just received the email. They want me. An audition on December 1st for a well known YouTube channel with over 10 million people subscribed and 2 billion views across their videos. This was a big opportunity to get my name out. After completely celebrating like a nerd my first obstacle had appeared, asking my mother if I could go. Had it still been on break I wouldn't have freaked out, but this was placed "perfectly" on the day I go back to school. After using my horrible charm I somehow managed to convince her it was the only fun thing I would do, due to my sickness throughout Thanksgiving break. After the conversation I eagerly ran to my room and responded that I would be available the next day at 4:30.
That same day... 4:13 PM
"Why hasn't she responded back with the address and your sides (script)?" my mother asks repeatedly up until this hour. The thing about my mother is that she doesn't understand "the biz". She doesn't understand that the people have to email over 50 kids to schedule their audition. Ding! Ding! My email notification alerts me. The lady helping me set up confirms she received my email and that she would "soon" send me all the details my mother was jabbering about. The newest obstacle would be playing the waiting game.
December 1, 2014 (the day of the audition) 12:00 PM
At this hour my friends would see me completely freaking out. Prior, I refreshed my email in every class, every passing period, and every minute of that lunch hour. I was scheduled to be taken out of school at 1:00 PM that day. My mom texted me, and let me know I would have to cancel if I did not receive the email by 12:50 PM. I was tempted to email the lady, but often that is seen as unprofessional. Still waiting.
That same day... 12:12 PM
I just sent an email, letting casting know that I extremely needed the call sheet. Although only two sentences the email itself would take twelve minutes to write. I had to write eloquently to seem as professional as possible. I texted several friends, my parents, and my 7th grade english teacher to proofread said email.
The next minute
Casting magically responds with all details included. Now I am back doing my happy dance. However, I forgot something, I have to memorize my script by 4:30. "Thank goodness I have 5th period weights" I thought. Starting at that minute I frantically attempted to memorize my lines.
One hour into the drive
My dad drove me, as he was off work that day. Traffic, traffic everywhere. The roads were backed up, the fastest we went topping off at 27mph. Technology is great, do you agree? On my iPhone you can see the estimated time arrival. The thing that wasn't great is my arrival would be five minutes before my audition. Being late is the number one sin of acting. Being late would earn you a bad reputation in the acting world.
4:50 PM
I finished my audition, just arriving on time. I personally felt great about my audition. Everyone there being very helpful. Another successful/stressful day. Another day in the life of me.
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