Things I love!

I constantly hear about how difficult this business is and what a struggle it is, so since I’m big on positive energy, I thought I’d make a list of things I love about this business. These are the things that make it worth all of the challenges:

-Getting the call that you booked a job. That just makes my day and it always warrants a happy dance. Where else can you be this happy about working?

-Craft services. Large selections of free yummy food. Does it get any better than that?

-Wardrobe fittings. Seeing entire racks of clothes, shoes and accessories that are precisely your size. Knowing that you get to play dress up.

-Hair and makeup. Getting to come to work in PJs and no makeup is awesome. Getting to sit in a trailer and get made up by some of the nicest people is even better.

-Seeing familiar faces. Whether in an audition, class or on set, I love seeing faces I’ve worked with before. It makes me feel like Hollywood isn’t so big after all and I have at least one ally in that waiting room.

-Being around pretty people. I don’t know why that makes me happy, but I often look around me and notice how gorgeous everyone is. It’s kind of cool in a surreal sort of way. Like living in an alternate universe. It’s Pretty-land.

-Seeing the awe of people who pass by the set. People always seem fascinated as soon as a camera arrives. I’m in awe that they’re in awe.

-Free time. No 9 to 5’ers for me! I have my part time jobs (I refuse to call them survival jobs) and I have my acting work, but I feel like my time actually belongs to me. I can choose where and when I’m going to be somewhere. The freedom is amazing.

- The paychecks. You mean I got paid hundreds for acting and eating craft services? It’s pretty cool!

- Seeing the finished product. I love seeing the final edited project. Just seeing the collaboration between the writer, producers, casting director, director, actors, stylists and crew cumulate into a product that people watch is pretty gratifying.

What do you love about show business?