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I answered an Ad geared toward Baby Boomers -Actresses, etc., no experience necessary. I had been in a couple of films directed by Jake Gott ( Jakespearestudios) and it was a blast! I thought it would be fun to try auditioning for some acting work, especially if there was really no experience necessary. Jake Gott directed me very well, so, I figured I could probably do well with other directors. When I got the calI back from the agency, I was told there would be an evaluation. She asked if I had another job in case I needed to take a class or provide headshots because I would be evaluated for Modeling as well, but, I am 5'4"", hella short! I'm 52...yes, I look 20 (ok 30) (ok, 40) (ok, shut up) No seriously, they will tell a monkey they are gorgeous and can be trained, so watch out. I am not really interested in going ""back to school"". Of course an evaluation of sorts is necessary.but- face it- you will be acceptable even if you stink out loud..as long as you can pay! So...that aside..- I will tell you exactly how my son was ""discovered"".\r
He was playing guitar in the streets, and a photographer saw him and got his information. Months later, I was called and they were trying to locate him. ( He was on the road with a guitar on his back...Seattle, Montana, Arkansas...) well, I found him and gave the message and he called the number. The company was Abercrombie and Fitch. They flew him to Boston, got him signed up with an agent, put him up in a nice hotel and fed him like a king. He hung out with supermodels for 2 days, made $500 a day, and at the end of it...he was in the Xmas catalog and decided that was not the life for him...he hated it. ( I cried a little) But, people- THAT is how it is done. He paid for nothing, I paid for NOTHING. I have the catalog as a keepsake! My son is now a performer...check him out on itunes- Eggplant is the name of the band. He's Luke Short. ( also catch his show at Virgo & Pisces, Portland OR , with Boy & Bean)
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