Cold reads For McCarty Talent Agency

So I went to McCarty Talent agency again today to audition to be a talent I did a cold read and afterwords I was told that the agency would get back to me if they were interested in doing a call back with me.  A callback is when an agency or a director filters out talent that they are not interested in and then reviews the talent they are impressed with.  I didn't wow the agent by any means so I am unsure if he will be calling me in the near future.  However, I do believe this is a good agency to be represented by. This is the first agency that has not tried to get me to pay for pictures or classes.  In fact this agent even complimented me on my photos.  If you are trying to become a talent somewhere the best thing to do is enroll in an acting class this is something I need to do to get some of my skills back up to par.  I would steer clear of classes offered by talent agencies unless they are free or very minimal cost.

Smile even if you want to cry and then audition like you have no insecurities.

My Father used to tell me if I wanted to be happy and make friends all I needed to do was smile.  Although it is not always the case in most instances a smile can turn your day around.  I rarely give a smile and am given a grim look in return maybe it's because I have nice teeth or maybe people find it hard to pass up kindness.  I can't help but smile at those who smile at me it would be like ignoring a beautiful painting or looking away from a mother cuddling her new baby it's just something I love to see and give.  Today as I take my evening walk I will make a conscious effort to smile at 10 people.  You should try this too it helps when I am feeling insecure about my looks to make me realize I have the power to give a small amount of beauty to this world.

On another note my second interview with MCarty talent agency is Saturday I will make sure to break out this award winning smile for them to enjoy.  I will be doing a cold read for this audition.  A cold read is when you are given a script to look over for a couple of minutes and then read through with whoever is holding the audition.   Usually a person will slate which means they say their full name and who they are represented by and then look down taking a few seconds to get into character. Upon looking up you are the character that you are reading for and should not break character even if you stumble on a few lines.

Audition at Mc Carty talent agency in SLC

So I just had an interview with Mc Carty talent agency in SLC Utah.  After looking at my resume the guy interviewing me said "Oh I didn't know I was interviewing you for acting".  I told him, "although I went to college and studied theatre the main reason I was seeking an agent was to do modeling".  He looked at me half confused and said "but your a trained actor why would you give that up"?  Good question I haven't given up acting I simply have not done anything with those skills for the past 5 years.  He then told me " come back in two weeks I would like to have you do a cold read".

Two weeks seems like a long time to me but I guess nothing gained nothing lost at this point.  The agent also told me he didn't see me making much money as a model but that if I had the skills in acting than I could possibly be a talent for their agency.  So I guess we will see in two weeks if I still have the acting skills I once had before starting my family.

I am kind of bummed that he did not find me to have the right look for modeling it's hard to hear "you aren't what we are looking for". So as soon as I got home and tore right into a chocolate truffle, hey, if I am going to be an emotional eater for the day my treats are going to be better than just a plain waxy candy bar. As soon as my kids heard the crinkle of the wrapper they came running. So I shared my decadent treat with three toddlers and cried a little about not feeling pretty... ho hum... than took my thoughts to more important matters like laundry.  Utah Truffles are awesome by the way well worth the $1.  Just so all you readers know I believe in having treats once in a while their is joy in food and when I am feeling glum I love sharing food with my kids whom I love the most.

How to exercise with children.

I love to exercise and summer is the perfect season to get my workout on without going to the gym.  I have made a few modifications to my everyday routine so that I burn lots of calories and enjoy doing it.  I rarely drive during the summer and it has become my personal goal to make a tank of gas last 3 or more weeks.  This means all errands must be done by foot or bike.  With three kids the task seems difficult but it's actually quite fun and by the end of the day my kids are ready for bed.  I put my two smallest children age 3 and 2 in a jogging stroller and my oldest who is 5 rides her bike or her scooter everywhere we go.  Needless to say I have the fastest kids in the neighborhood.  I also love to ride my own bike and  I have to give a big shout out to Jarred Madsen the inventor of my bike.  I can fit more kids in this bike than I can in my car.  The bike itself is called a Madsen and has two benches with seat belts that holds 4 kids and up to 400 lbs.  I love love love this bike and so do my kids.  Investing in this was probably one of the best things I ever did for my health and for building memories with my children. Riding my bike is much faster than footing it so when I am in a hurry this is my mode of transportation.

Other Ideas for exercising with kids.

When you go to the park exercise while your kids are playing.
do pull ups on the monkey bars
do step ups on the stairs
do sit ups on the grass
do yoga in the park with your kids
play tag

Another Audition

I have an Audition tomorrow with one of the best agencies in Utah.  I am nervous about this one. I guess I am just scared they will say something along the lines of your too fat we cant work with fat.  I am sure this is all in my mind but I sure wouldn't mind weighing 5 lbs less at this point. I am excited that they are even considering me but I guess we will just have to wait and see what comes of this.  I really hope they like me.  Gosh golly polly wolly I want to be  in a commercial.  My husband teases me on a regular basis about the different products I could end up promoting such as herpes cream, depression medication, or irritable bowel therapies.  I tell him "oh I would love to represent anything that could help someone smile, get less lesions and  control their bowels better.  Oh that would be living the dream".

As for the Audition I am not sure what to wear but from everything I have read it needs to be form fitting and rather plain.  Such as a black tank, skinny jeans and heals. Light makeup no jewelry and natural hair but preferably away from the face so the agent interviewing me can see my face and the condition of my skin.  

Well I hope all of you taking the same path as myself are not discouraged yet. This process takes time and I am beginning to understand that every agency has something different to offer.  So don't just jump on the first bandwagon that comes along.  Do research make sure an agency has your best interest in mind and that their main form of income comes from booking talent.  Read reviews of the agency ask questions and don't be afraid to tell an agent I am considering multiple agencies, I will get back to you as soon as possible with my answer.

Auditioning in SLC With Craze and Urban and Stars. What I experienced.

So far I have had three interviews with different agencies all in the Salt Lake area.  Each one of them has had different ideas on what type of modeling I should be doing.  My first interview was with Craze Talent Agency I was told I would be a great promo model and that I could do some life style modeling as well.  The agent was very nice she suggested I get new photos and if I used their photographer it would cost me around $400.  I believe this agency also offers free acting seminars but I am unsure.

 My second audition was with Urban Talent agency the agent here seemed nice as well this agency suggested I take classes from them that would cost $700 and then I would need new photos with their photographer that would be an additional $1000.

My third interview was with Stars agency I had fun at this audition because I did a cold read which I haven't done since college.  I studied theatre in school and have a degree in the arts so I was comfortable doing this even if I am a little rusty.  I really liked this agency its very small the talent agent suggested I take some acting classes through them which would be around $500.  I would also need a comp card so that is an added photo cost.

I am still unsure who I should sign with and I have a few more agencies I am waiting to hear back from so until then I am just sort of waiting.  I hope to have a decision made in the next month.   For more information about these agencies go to their websites.  It is very easy to apply to an agency all that is needed is a resume and some good head shots.  I would recommend waiting until you are signed to get any additional photos taken just because each agency has different recommendations on how to best market their talent and some agencies will only work with certain photographers.