Piecing It Together
I just spent two days rehearsing and shooting a small but super fun part on the new Nickelodeon show Victorious.
There's a lot of firsts in this job: first sitcom, first kids' show, first broadcast AFTRA job. Most importantly: first time working in the studio that has been set up inside the Earl Carroll Theatre.
The place reeks of history -- most impressive is the still-preserved art deco lobby. Nothing makes you want to pick up a history of 40s Hollywood more than a stroll through the doors at 6230 Sunset.
It was a great gig (and you may not know it, but not all of them are -- mostly I don't blog about the non-so-great moments) and I really had a nice experience working with the cast and crew.
The series premieres this month, and assuming my bit doesn't get cut for time, you should be able to see it later this spring.
-Tom, off to go pick up a history of 40s Hollywood.
And I'm with you about the stage. Nickelodeon actually fixed that place up years ago. When I was a tween, I auditioned for Star Search on that stage. The lobby was NOTHING like it is today. But then again, the 80's were a special kind of hell that way.
So, what... like 2-3 more gigs like this one and you'll have turned a profit from those AFTRA dues? ;-)
Kudos Tom, looking forward to seeing you.