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As long as we're asking for middle-age job vibes ...

#1 Post by mellytu74 » Sat Sep 06, 2014 10:12 pm

As many/most of you, I has been working as a freelance writer/actress since my job at the electric company was eliminated in 2004.

From 2010 through 2013, I had a contract with the City of Philadelphia's Dept of Behavioral Health, including a project during the last six months of last year which was the springboard for all of DBH's Faith & Spiritual Affairs communications going forward. I also worked on different freelance assignments through two agencies.

DBH communications began a reorganization this year. The new director of communications hired an assistant (for which I applied and did not get, although I was a finalist) and is now looking for a web person. The department isn't even going to post any writer jobs - whether full-time or contract - until the web person is on board.

After a dearth of writing jobs this year, I have decided to take the plunge into acting full-time. The last time I did it was 2007, when I got The Happening, The Mighty Macs and a local voiceover and a national voiceover.

It's been pretty active, as far as auditions go. It's averaged out to one a week. Everything from industrial and training films to the PA lottery to local commercials.

Tonight, for example, I recorded two auditions - one for a health care company (Medicare enrollment) and the other for an industrial. I record them on my voice recorder, which records in mp3, then just send in the email. I've turned the spare bedroom closet into a little recording studio - the clothes muffle any outside sounds.

So far, however, I haven't booked anything. I've gotten a couple "right of first refusal," which means, basically, that I was the second choice. And the casting directors keep calling my agent.

What I am asking for is the vibes to get over the hump. I realize it pales in comparison to what Spiff, gs and sss are going through/went through. But, you guys are THE best. So ....
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#2 Post by silverscreenselect » Sat Sep 06, 2014 10:19 pm

Break a leg.
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#3 Post by a1mamacat » Sun Sep 07, 2014 1:17 am

The right parts are coming, I just know it.
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#4 Post by ne1410s » Sun Sep 07, 2014 2:52 am

Best of luck, M
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#5 Post by christie1111 » Sun Sep 07, 2014 5:35 am

Go Get'em!

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#6 Post by ghostjmf » Sun Sep 07, 2014 7:47 am

Vibes!
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#7 Post by SportsFan68 » Sun Sep 07, 2014 9:06 am

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Hope it all turns out just the way you want.
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#8 Post by Beebs52 » Sun Sep 07, 2014 11:28 am

It'll happen!
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#9 Post by gsabc » Sun Sep 07, 2014 2:10 pm

What Beebs said. Positive waves, vibes, good wishes, etc., headed your way.
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#10 Post by Catfish » Sun Sep 07, 2014 5:29 pm

Vibing. Hugs and love.
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#11 Post by silvercamaro » Mon Sep 08, 2014 12:10 am

Melly, I won't send "middle-age job vibes." I send brand new vibes, as vibrant, enthusiastic and shiny as the White Hot Glare.

I have great faith in you, and I can't wait to see what you'll wear on the red carpet.
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#12 Post by tlynn78 » Mon Sep 08, 2014 9:45 am

You want vibes, you got vibes -
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#13 Post by BackInTex » Mon Sep 08, 2014 9:54 am

{{{{{{vibeages sent}}}}}}--->>>>>
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#14 Post by Vandal » Mon Sep 08, 2014 10:08 am

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#15 Post by T_Bone0806 » Mon Sep 08, 2014 11:22 am

Hoping for many opportunities to say "Hey, I know her..." :D
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#16 Post by MarleysGh0st » Tue Sep 09, 2014 3:07 pm

Good luck!
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