when will the episodes air? will i be in them?
-well...i'm not sure of the exact air date, but the episode of las vegas that i was on is called "it's not easy being green." i think they usually air about 2 months after their taping, but i don't know the exact date. from what i've heard, the show may be trashy, though, so watch at your own risk. and, i think there is definitely a possibility to see me in the background. you'll have to keep a lookout, but i had several moments in direct shot of the camera...so hopefully i make it on! hopefully my parents can tape it, too, because we don't have cable.
how long did it take me to the studio? how'd i get there?
-well, this was actually the closest studio to my house. it's in culver city, which is only 6 miles away. however, 6 miles in la time is a lot longer than you'd think! it has been taking me about 30 minutes to get there, which isn't awful. i have been driving, but i found out from another extra that taking a 75 cent bus is really just as fine, depending on safety of the area and such, so i'll look into it. that's definitely cheaper than gas!
"did i get any looks?" what did i wear?
-i'm assuming you mean did people look at me because i was in wardrobe? well it is funny being all dressed up at 7 in the morning. for this show, i wore my own clothes (they tell you on a taped recording what to wear specifically) so i wore a dress and then had to take two extra in case they didn't like what i had on. but they did like what i was wearing both days, thankfully, or i'd of had to wait in line forever at the end of the day to take my stuff back to wardrobe) and yes, when you get to the studio, and that area, people are always checking to see if you are a celebrity, so it's pretty funny. and then, another funny thing--we had a walk away lunch break, so all the extras walk to nearby lunch places, and we pass others from the studio, so i passed a guy dressed in a kilt and full scottish outfit on my way back from trader joes. i bet they see some crazy looking people right around the studio...
do these gigs count for union credit?
-i am definitely putting these on my resume, but i am non-union, which means if i want to become a member of SAG, there are a couple ways to do it. everyday, you get a voucher, which is your paystub, essentially. ours are blue, union members are yellow. there are some lucky rare times when you can get a union voucher like if there aren't enough union people there, if you do additional stuff, or if you finagle it from the ADs (assitant directors). they are very hard to get. just for fun the other day, i decided to press my luck and just off hand told the AD that my favorite color was yellow (haha, like the voucher? yeah i'm cool, i know). i didn't get one, but at least they know who i am :) lol the other way to get one is to be hired for a union role, and they just kind of grandfather you into SAG.
what did i do on the show?
-mainly i was just walking around with a martini glass, lol. with other people, or standing or sitting and chatting. they really didn't have me sitting and gambling, which is good, because since i was walking around, i was nearer the camera most of the time. i think they liked my dresses.
and finally, was tom selleck clean shaven? lol
-he was very handsome in a distinguished older man sort of way, and no, he had a mustache and goatee. :)
good questions, good questions... hope to have some more excited stuff to blog soon!
p.s. i will probably be in lots of shows as a background actor in the near future. as of right now, i'm doing this as my full time job, so, unless something else comes along, i'll do this for awhile. i'll definitely keep you all updated on here about what shows i do, and what interesting people i meet!
Lauren,
I'm not sure if my post made it so I'm trying again. I just got my computer up and running and saw the e-mail from your Mom. How exciting! You have the Tapscott luck of being at the right place at the rigtht time. Have someone take a picture of you and post it so we can see what to look for when the episode airs. Keep having fun!!! Aunt Jinni
:) So fun to read the dish!
I don't care WHAT is going on in that episode, I'm WATCHING! :) Hee hee! Definitely keep us informed of the air dates!
Maybe I'll try and keep a Lauren Parrent tape of all your stuff! LOL!
its so exciting to hear all about your adventures! definitely keep us posted. i hope things keep rolling in the right direction for you!
WHOA!! My life has been so hectic the past few days that I hadn't even been checking online stuff. I LOVED reading your updates. It all sounds so exciting! I wanna hear more about it whenever you can get a chance to call! If you find out about the airdate, let me know. And I actually like Las Vegas! I don't watch it regularly, but still...I think its cuz Josh Duhamel is so cute...lol. LOVE YOU!
Lauren,
I hear from your Dad that you are becoming quite famous. Don't forget about our little agreement. : )
Joe