Kayla had her first commercial audition over the weekend and it was a very new and unique experience for all of us.
We learned that a TV commerical audition is MUCH different than a stage play audition.
Needless to say, we were not prepared for the experience.
We knew to bring two headshots and a resume, and Kayla was all ready to read a script or act for the directors.
But instead they had us come in to a casting room where Kayla was to stand on a piece of tape. They had her look in different directions while they focused a video camera on her and watched her appearance on a screen. Then they asked her a series of questions to see how she sounded. She did a great job following directions and answering the questions, but there was an underlying sense of confusion as she waited for her "moment" to read for the director or act.
Well now we know what to expect at these things, so last night we made a game of auditioning in front of a camera.
I pulled out the video camera and Kayla wrote scripts for everyone.
One by one we all had to audition in front of the camera using as much expression as possible and slating our names.
It was a lot of fun and Kayla loved playing director. Our scripts were silly, and we were very impressed with Grandma and Papa- we could see a LOT of where Kayla gets her acting bug from!! Kayla ended the evening by reading a Thank you note that she wrote from the director to the actors, congratulating us all on our wonderful performances. :)
What a great night!
And speaking (or writing) of acting, Kayla's new class at VYT will begin in January on Saturday mornings. They have added a "Play and Pretend" acting class right before hers for 3 and 4 year olds. Guess who wants to sign up?
Our new little actor, Mr. Collin (my "little man" as I call him)
So on Saturdays our new routine will be to get up, hit Starbucks right by the theater and take BOTH kids to their classes on Saturdays. Then we'll hang out at fabulous Copper Square afterwords. I'm looking forward to it!
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