tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5003375476054427023.post8912837499347820759..comments2024-03-29T00:12:34.915-07:00Comments on The Struggling Actress: 9 Hours of Sleep in 2 DaysLira Kellermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17642476041389723474noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5003375476054427023.post-23355371484816600752010-10-30T14:55:13.440-07:002010-10-30T14:55:13.440-07:00Can I just say how much I relate to this? There, ...Can I just say how much I relate to this? There, I said it. Perhaps it's the curly hair, or some other random similarity. I tend to speed up A LOT. Especially when auditioning. It's become a main focus of mine, slowing down. And when you do It's freakin amazing how calm that makes you. I recently had just a general at WB and pretty much went through what you went though. And the best think you can walk away with is...yup...got that under the belt, just like you said. <br />Next time? Bigger and better.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11086318503401608769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5003375476054427023.post-50403966258814283602010-10-30T13:46:34.216-07:002010-10-30T13:46:34.216-07:00Bravo! Whereas most people out there only brag abo...Bravo! Whereas most people out there only brag about their solid wins, you put it all out there on the line -- sharing so many aspects of your journey, offering guidance and encouragement to others even as you find your own way. It is exciting to watch your amazing progress, and I believe that the right doors will be (well-deservedly)opening for you soon!SKJoneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02865197306732621244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5003375476054427023.post-62547554597882889732010-10-29T08:48:32.454-07:002010-10-29T08:48:32.454-07:00This is just the beginning of many great things to...This is just the beginning of many great things to come!<br /><br />Actress Confessions :)Actress Confessionshttp://www.actressconfessions.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5003375476054427023.post-39392172104864203572010-10-28T17:10:04.831-07:002010-10-28T17:10:04.831-07:00The Biggest Audition of Your Life (So far... but ...The Biggest Audition of Your Life (So far... but there will be many more "biggest auditions of your life" to come) And not meant for Jennifer Aniston or Missy Yager every time, although I do like what your coach said. Puts things in perspective. I like this agent of yours... for real!!Kristin Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15055831523131239531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5003375476054427023.post-92017285463898843992010-10-28T16:24:25.730-07:002010-10-28T16:24:25.730-07:00I am laughing so hard at this post; partly because...I am laughing so hard at this post; partly because you did a fairly apt description of how fast you actually talk and partly because I'm so damn happy for you. See? What did I tell you. Don't try to book the role; book the casting office.<br /><br />You'll be fine, baby. You already are.Phoenixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07477498671080132176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5003375476054427023.post-59298753475977285972010-10-28T16:13:56.206-07:002010-10-28T16:13:56.206-07:00I talk fast when I get nervous, too, and the worst...I talk fast when I get nervous, too, and the worst part is, I don't realise it, so it's hard to catch myself at it. <br /><br />I know what you mean about the weirdest stuff calming you down. When I was in my first Equity show, I had to cry through pretty much the whole play and I just couldn't get it. One of my professors offered to help me and she told me "give yourself permission not to" and BINGO. Not a problem from that day on. It was such a weird thing to work for me, but even today, almost two years later, she uses that line on me and I do so much better.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00046973789031899869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5003375476054427023.post-42782600632907390962010-10-28T15:53:49.107-07:002010-10-28T15:53:49.107-07:00Yes, CAL, while I'm YOUNG. Wink!Yes, CAL, while I'm YOUNG. Wink!Lira Kellermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17642476041389723474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5003375476054427023.post-80237346536890146742010-10-28T15:34:12.110-07:002010-10-28T15:34:12.110-07:00That was a wonderful story and well told! I hope y...That was a wonderful story and well told! I hope you get a chance to audition for the real deal and nail it and get the part. Seems to me that you work really, really hard, and your break should come soon, while you're young and vibrant.Character Actress Launchinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03113038775963697453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5003375476054427023.post-79053175641146817132010-10-28T15:33:03.980-07:002010-10-28T15:33:03.980-07:00(in b flat) "Robin! You are so very right!!!!...(in b flat) "Robin! You are so very right!!!! And I agree that we should all SING YOUR PRAISES! Tra la la la la!"<br /><br />Great advice. And you are right, the less pressure, the better a performance. There are so many reasons why they could pass on me, so I need to remember to enjoy the job of "professional auditioner" and do that job the very best I can! <br /><br />:)Lira Kellermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17642476041389723474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5003375476054427023.post-87016071264015299932010-10-28T14:49:55.628-07:002010-10-28T14:49:55.628-07:00Life lessons. Gotta love 'em. I can totally ...Life lessons. Gotta love 'em. I can totally see how that hearing Jennifer Anison would get the part would take all of the stress out. It is a game changer. It becomes not about THAT part, but merely about being your personal best. In theory, it should be about that all the time anyway, but it is so easy to let ourselves get distracted and overwhelmed. Not every part is going to be "right." They are not going to like you because you are too SOMETHING that really has nothing to do with you and everything to do with the male lead that they have hired. They are now looking for a look that simply isn't you. You could be the best actress they have seen, but not "look" right with their male lead. BUT they will remember you when their next project comes around AND that is ALL that matters. Because then you will be the FEMALE LEAD that they are casting everyone else around. Makes me want to break into song. Life really should be a musical. I think we should all feel free to break into song at any time, anywhere. Just for fun.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14932408372240147454noreply@blogger.com