When The Casting People Email Me, I'm Available

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Since I wrote about receiving that surprise check in the mail for an acting job I did three years ago, I thought some might like to know how these things work. On Friday, I got an email asking if I might be available this Friday for a shoot in Portland. I, of course, said yes and am waiting for further info. It is a series that will film eight episodes. I can't say more, since they also swear you to secrecy. The also asked about my Covid vaccine status and, if chosen, I may have to go to their offices ahead of time to be tested for the virus. I do appreciate the cautions they are taking. Waiting is the name of the game. I wait now to hear, then if I am chosen, I generally will not know the time and place until the day before I am to report. It's all very hush-hush. Then, when you get there, again there is waiting around to find out what they want you to do, to wear and when the food is served. They have great catering. Since this is a series, it would be great if I could be cast as a recurring character. It would mean more money, as well as more time driving back and forth (100 miles round trip). But that's showbiz, I guess. I will stay at my daughter's house in Portland as often as I need to, but don't want to leave my wife along more than one day at a time while she is undergoing cancer treatment. It will be a little complicated, but we can work it out. I need to spend a day with my daughter anyway.