Saturday, May 29, 2010

Who needs morals when you're an actor??

So I recently turned down a role. It was a lead role in a feature film with pay!!! I turned it down because it required me to do some things that I was not comfortable with. Please keep in mind that none of these "things" were in the casting notice or explained at the audition. Even at this level, I feel the need to be a part of projects that I can be proud of. That doesn't mean clean cut because I'm all for playing gritty roles. But I know my limitations and I am comfortable with them. I don't feel the need to take gigs just to say I'm doing something. There are plenty of things that I can do while I'm between projects. My actions don't make me feel like I'm somehow less of an actress. Yes, I'm an entertainer. Yes, I'm not supposed to judge the character that I'm playing. But I'm a human being. I have a family. I will one day have children. I understand that these things are everlasting. I am in no way putting down the actress who will get that role. But that's why there's more than one person of my "type". What I won't do, I'm positive that someone else will jump at the chance to do it. It's not like I will never get the chance to be the lead in a feature film with pay. This world of entertainment will break you at any level if you let it. Know who you are. Set your limitations early on and stick to them. Most importantly be professional about it. I kindly let the director know through a phone call (not a text or email!!) I explained that had I known in detail about the role I would not have auditioned. He thanked me for my honesty and told me I was an amazing actress and he looked forward to working with me in the future! So my morals are in place, I gained another fan and a possible future gig!!!

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