May 10, 2007
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That’s Entertainment!
Pictures at an Exhibition Update: 5 shots from my San Francisco trip (Sept./Oct. 2006). I never got around to blogging about it.
When you live in Los Angeles, you will eventually know someone who is trying to make it in “the industry”. (And no, don’t count me among them, since I act solely for recreation. Quit snickering!
). In my short time of learning and performing improv, I’ve come to have a greater understanding and respect for those “someones”, since I have formed relationships with them. Listening to their audition woes, celebrating their triumphs, feeling their dreams. It’s a rough life, but their passions and talents are admirable.
So recently, I attended my first cold reading on Tuesday evening for a Comedysportz teammate’s spouse. She wanted an informal cast reading of her horror comedy script, and it was held at our performing theatre. As an “audience member”, it certainly was interesting to visualize the movie in my head; difficult to do without a (bilingual) script to read! The actors for the most part did a great job on the spot, given half of them were veteran improvisers. The most valuable experience I had was the feedback exchange between all of us after the reading. We were supportive, yet fair in our constructive criticism of the script. And I think we all left with the hopes of seeing this picture get made, because even though that films of the horror genre are “played out” right now, this one could offer a unique perspective if the director stays true to the her vision.
After the reading, I went into the adjacent ballroom to catch the tail end of the junior class’ final performance. It wasn’t that long ago that I was in their shoes.
There’s one part of an entertainer’s lifestyle that I definitely cannot hang with. Late night fraternizing on weekdays! Some of the junior class and visiting Sunday teammates were heading out after the show for late night eats! I’m all for bonding, but not at the expense of being a zombie at work the next morning!
