Ja, So Einfach Ist Es

Monday I had an audition for a three-line part as a German worker. Not complicated, but once the scripted part of the scene was over the casting director just continued on. So I did as well. In German.

She seemed pleased and impressed and I walked out of the building feeling good.

Twenty-four hours later, the phone rings: I booked a job on the season finale of Brothers & Sisters.

I was scheduled to work one day but when I arrived on set Wednesday, they had neglected to reckon with the fact that it was monsoon season in Valencia. We were on location at a ranch up in the mountains that has a small Mexican village set. By noon it was clear that we wouldn't be shooting my scene, but they couldn't release me because the 3-mile dirt road back to town was declared impassable.

Once the gravel truck and the road grader showed up, I got to head home. Yeah, it rained that hard. I drove directly to the car wash to remove the six inches of mud that caked my little Integra.

Fortunately, the Valencia monsoon season only lasts one day. Thursday was the polar opposite: beautiful and sunny. Here's a shot of me outside my trailer in full "Karl" attire:

Overall, it was a great experience and finally gave me the excuse I needed to join SAG. Best of all, my scene was with Sally Field. She's really brilliant and it was a privilege to work with her.

Assuming it doesn't get cut (cross your fingers!) it will be a great piece of tape for my acting reel.

-Tom, who had a good week.