The only problem with "acting" as a hobby
@JamesHxstatic (29413)
Eugene, Oregon
October 18, 2017 9:40am CST
HBO is filming in Portland this week. I got a notice of it and sent a resume and photos. I asked for a little advance notice, since I am 100 miles away, did not hear anymore, so assumed I was not to be hired.
Last night at 11, I got an email saying to be at a certain address at 10 AM today (later changed to 12:30). I had to respond and say "Well... am I hired? What should I wear?"
By this morning, I got confirmation that I am hired, and wardrobe is, she told me, "Think 2005 Presbyterian." I guess that means jacket and tie, so I can do that.
I may spend the night at my daughter's house and come home tomorrow. They might even want me for another day. It seems that this is always the way it happens, a few hours' notice at best.
But it is always fun!
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@BarBaraPrz (47308)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
18 Oct 17
Ah, those were the days. I worked on many shows when I lived in Vancouver. It was fun, even when I had a night shoot. Most of the time I had to provide my own wardrobe, so I had all kinds of clothes and wigs, even different eyeglasses.
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@hereandthere (45645)
• Philippines
18 Oct 17
where did you buy your costumes? where are they now?
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@hereandthere (45645)
• Philippines
18 Oct 17
it's good that you can stay at your daughter's and the wardrobe is simple enough given the short notice. you'll also see her chihuahua again.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
19 Oct 17
Yes, the Chi grand dog was very happy to see me. I stayed over and drove home this morning.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
18 Oct 17
I will when I am allowed to do so.
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@LadyDuck (471500)
• Switzerland
20 Oct 17
@JamesHxstatic After a long day, it's nice not to have a long drive to go home.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
19 Oct 17
Yes, it turned out well and I was glad not to drive home.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
20 Oct 17
@LadyDuck Yes, it was nice to stay at m daughter's house.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
19 Oct 17
Thank you! It was pretty simple really.
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@RichardMeister (5328)
• Otis Orchards, Washington
19 Oct 17
@JamesHxstatic That's good.
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@much2say (55601)
• Los Angeles, California
18 Oct 17
I have friends who are "extras" here and there . . . I've heard this is the way it goes in the industry - when it's on-call, they mean on-call! Well have fun with it . . . and I hope they feed you 
(some of my friends say the craft service is the best part!).
(some of my friends say the craft service is the best part!).1 person likes this
@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
19 Oct 17
Normally the food is great, but they were not serving anything good until about 5:30 and I had been released by then. When an opportunity arises, it is smart to respond quickly.
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@changjiangzhibin89 (16763)
• China
19 Oct 17
Time was too pressing !It's just as well your daughter lives there.Having said that, however,wish you getting more chances to act!
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
19 Oct 17
Yes, It would have been better with a full day's notice.
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@arthurchappell (44998)
• Preston, England
18 Oct 17
that's showbiz! Hope it goes well for you - have fun
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
19 Oct 17
It went well and I stayed over with my daughter.
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@RasmaSandra (79850)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
18 Oct 17
Well congrats to you. You might just become famous. If you can it would be great to see a clip. Enjoy.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
19 Oct 17
Famous is unlikely, but it is an unusual hobby.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
18 Oct 17
I am not supposed to say now, but will know more after the filming.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
19 Oct 17
Turns out it was not HBO, but an indie, based on an eBook, called "Losing Addison."
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
19 Oct 17
Thanks Scott, it went well. Nice to see my daughter and the dog.
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@dragon54u (31634)
• United States
18 Oct 17
I hope you do have a lot of fun! Being an extra or walk-on sounds like fun to me, is that what you do? I would do that if I did not have an almost pathological dislike of people filming me or taking my photo.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
19 Oct 17
Generally, it is just background, no lines, those people you see standing behind the stars. It looks as if they are talking, but it is only mime.
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@JudyEv (339930)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Oct 17
It sometimes seems that others have no idea that people may have other things happening or may live some hours away. Hopefully the fun makes up for any inconvenience.
@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
10 Jul 18
@JamesHxstatic
Maybe the dog since you are there alot will think you are a permanent resident. They certainly did not read what you wrote in your e-mail about giving you notice/
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@Scrapper88 (5983)
• United States
18 Oct 17
I have a friend who has been in several movies.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
19 Oct 17
It is an unusual hobby, but there is a lot of filming in Portland.
