November 9, 2001
Sometimes this job is really easy. There was something about today's audition. I was relaxed, focused, funny, involved, present, together, you name it, I was it. The two scenes were cute and the part was totally right for me. I was completely prepared and it was nearly effortless and we coasted through both scenes and I hit all of the beats and jokes and moments I wanted to without pushing it too hard. I had this one.
Sometimes this job is really hard. After being told on Friday night
that I was their guy IF the "name actor" they had offered
it to was not available, I waited all weekend to hear what time I
would have to report to work on Monday. Instead I was told that Dan
Cortez would be available and performing in the role. Dan Freakin'
Cortez. Whatever.