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My Semi-Famous Morning...
Tuesday, October 2, 2007

So this morning, I worked as a background extra on a TV drama. I'm not going to say which show it is because I'm not a fan of it, but I know there may be people here who are fans of the show, so I'm not going to cause any controversy.

("Firefly" puts this other show to shame. 'Nuff said. ... Why, God, was "Firefly" cancelled when there is crappier programming out there?!?!?!)

One of the scenes this morning revolved around a TV station manager firing one of her employees. Last spring semester, I learned in acting class that no matter what is going on in the scene, be in the moment even if you aren't the focus of the scene. So, I reacted to what was going on. I held this look on my face like, “Oh my gosh, what did he call her?! What? She’s firing him??”—but I sorta kept it inside, so it wasn’t over the top. After the central characters were filmed, I heard the director say, “Okay, let’s get reaction from the background. I want to get a shot of the girl in the blue shirt.” Said girl was me! All of the sudden, the lighting guys were putting a couple extra lights on me, the make-up girl came over and powered my nose, and the camera was pointed in my direction. YIKES AND WOW! For five minutes, I felt like a star! Though, my favorite part was how cool the main actors handled the situation: they played the scene again even though the camera wasn’t on them. I may not like the show and I may be a little bit critical about the acting ability of the actress (it was bad!), but I do respect the actors now. Afterwards, the crew kept coming to me and telling me that I did a good job.

Now, do I want a career as an actress? Maybe. I still want to be a screenwriter first and foremost. But, I’d be an idiot to not keep acting!

COMMENTS

Wednesday, October 3, 2007 5:08 AM

MSG


That's all manner of cool that you're a background actress ( having been a make-up artist) and hey without you the scenes would all be weirdly empty and totally unrealistic!! HUGS and congratulations on your shiny "starring " role!

Tuesday, October 2, 2007 5:04 PM

EMPIREX


How cool is that! Congrats, Phyrelight. I hope they don't cut you out! Let us know when the episode airs so we can oogle you and say "Wow! I know that girl! Kinda."

LOL

Tuesday, October 2, 2007 2:46 PM

ALLIETHORN7


Go for it, ne? Wherever the river leads, and whatnot.

-Danny

Tuesday, October 2, 2007 1:04 PM

PHYRELIGHT


I *might* say which show it is, but definitely not before the episode airs. There is always the possibility that I may be cut out. The last time I worked on this show, I spent three days on set, and I didn't appear once on TV. ... Plus, there is this whole non-disclosure clause on the papers I signed this morning before work. We'll see.

Tuesday, October 2, 2007 12:43 PM

THEQUICKBROWNFOX


Reckon those folks make all sorts of shiny coin. Maybehaps if you get to join their crew you wouldn't have to do crime. Haha! Glad you had such a shiny day and may you have more-by Buddha! ;)

Tuesday, October 2, 2007 12:32 PM

GODDESSWARRIOR89


I have to say that I'm very jealous... and that's coming from the girl studying to be an actress

Tuesday, October 2, 2007 11:59 AM

TRUMAX


Well i agree if life leads you let it go. YOu only live once have fun!! i really want to know what show your talking about now. lol


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