She knows you...

The craziest thing happened a couple months ago. I was at my day job checking my email and I got a message directly from a casting director who I've been trying to develop a solid relationship with for months. It was an email through LA casting to audition for a Hispanic market national commercial. Now I was a little taken a back. I don't self submit on commercials and if my agent submitted me on the audition they would have sent me a message with the audition notification themselves.  

So I jumped on the phone and called my agents. I mentioned to them what happened and they knew the commercial I was talking about instantly. My agents let me know they didn't submit me on the commercial because they didn't think I would be right for it. They explained why...which made total sense. In the breakdown the actress needed to look like she could have two teenage sons. And clearly, I don't look like that. Good call on their behalf! 

But, I felt I still needed to go to the audition. And I told my agent..."I the CD to know who I am. so, I'm going to go to the audition and make sure she knows me. I just want her to know who I am." And my agent stopped me and kindly reminded me...."she already knows you. She's calling you in. This breakdown was just listed. She probably remembered you and thats why she sent you a message. What you need to do is go there and do your best. That is what she will remember." I felt like an idiot....of course he was right! It instantly changed my perspective on auditions. I know now, if I want them to "know me" I just need to do my best work. And all else will follow.


I've been auditioning for two years and each time I audition, each day, month and year that passes I can say I'm still learning. And this was a valuable lesson to learn. 


Here's to a great new year! 


Giovanni