Almost Famous
I accepted my first acting role last week. Personally, I think it's a role that really shows my versatility. The role requirements: Smile, clap and don't fidget. Yep, that's right. That last part was the biggest challenge for me as some of you may know (I had to sit mostly still for three hours!) but I think I pulled it off with great believability.
The Biography Channel was here in Nashville last Tuesday taping a live show with Amy Grant that airs later this month. I heard about the casting call, sent in my picture/info and the rest is history. I have now been deemed "an audience member". I'm still not quite sure what the criteria is for that but if it gets me into shows and on TV for free, I'll take it! I knew having a face that doesn't stand out in a crowd would pay off one day and since my fantasy of a career in espionage isn't panning out, I figure this is the second best use of my unassuming face.
I know some people turn up their nose at Amy Grant and her music but I will, unashamedly, say I grew up listening to her. She was an influential voice in my formative years so I considered it an honor to be a part of this up close and personal event. The show was filmed in a cozy little television studio in town. There were only about 80-100 people selected to attend. Every seat in there was no more than a few feet away from the stage. It was such a unique experience - better view and much more interaction with those on stage than you'd get at a concert. Hopefully, the taping will have captured it as well.
It's unlikely that my role is going to win an Academy Award but at least check out the show for the musical talent that will be displayed. Amy Grant is one classy, gifted lady. The show airs December 28 on The Biography Channel. Look for me on the left side of the stage. Maybe at least part of me made it on camera. If not my face, maybe an appendage. Hopefully I won't be caught making any ugly faces. I did feel like I was going to pass out at one point. All that pressure to sit still I think. I need to find new roles that aren't so challenging. More true to character. Let me know if you hear of one.
The Biography Channel was here in Nashville last Tuesday taping a live show with Amy Grant that airs later this month. I heard about the casting call, sent in my picture/info and the rest is history. I have now been deemed "an audience member". I'm still not quite sure what the criteria is for that but if it gets me into shows and on TV for free, I'll take it! I knew having a face that doesn't stand out in a crowd would pay off one day and since my fantasy of a career in espionage isn't panning out, I figure this is the second best use of my unassuming face.
I know some people turn up their nose at Amy Grant and her music but I will, unashamedly, say I grew up listening to her. She was an influential voice in my formative years so I considered it an honor to be a part of this up close and personal event. The show was filmed in a cozy little television studio in town. There were only about 80-100 people selected to attend. Every seat in there was no more than a few feet away from the stage. It was such a unique experience - better view and much more interaction with those on stage than you'd get at a concert. Hopefully, the taping will have captured it as well.
It's unlikely that my role is going to win an Academy Award but at least check out the show for the musical talent that will be displayed. Amy Grant is one classy, gifted lady. The show airs December 28 on The Biography Channel. Look for me on the left side of the stage. Maybe at least part of me made it on camera. If not my face, maybe an appendage. Hopefully I won't be caught making any ugly faces. I did feel like I was going to pass out at one point. All that pressure to sit still I think. I need to find new roles that aren't so challenging. More true to character. Let me know if you hear of one.
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