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I have learned that if I want to be at an audition at a good time, I have to be up at 6am. I eat and get my last minute things together and leave the home by 7/7:15am. I am not a fan of waking up at this time, but it gets me seen at a better time and leaves me more room for the rest of the day. I know, I know, it sounds totally crazy, however, I like having the time to go to work or class at the end of the day. It makes a difference. This week is majorly slow in every way regarding work and auditions. February is when everything picks up. Actually, today is the first day I’ve had to wake up at this time in a long time. I don’t miss it, but it is the small sacrifice I have to make in order to do what I love.
6am is my limit. I do know of some people who wake up and show up much earlier. When there is a big open call for something amazing like Wicked, there are those people who literally show up at 4am. I am not okay with that - I would not have a voice at the time of the audition and give an absolutely crappy performance. I suppose it is different for everyone. Each person has their limits. Mine is no earlier than 6am (which is already way early).


Posted in General on January 26th, 2009

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