for two days, i did background on csi: miami. it was on location in long beach, near their big convention center. it was so cool, because there was a crash scene with a big tour bus and a truck, and i had to do a LOT of running outside in the scorching heat, but i think the scene will turn out to look pretty cool! they used a fog machine and fired guns with blanks, which made for some cool special effects. needless to say, i got a nice tan, and some exercise in there, too, from all the avoiding of the "bullets."
also, their food was amazing! i was used to the non-catered set of las vegas, but csi:miami had full catering. in the morning, there was an omelet chef, a whole breakfast buffet, fresh fruit, and a window where you could get food made-to-order. i had a delicious bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich one morning, in fact. then for lunch, they set up gigantic grills, and then made chicken, pork tenderloin, beef, fish, pastas, potatoes, steamed veggies, an entire fruit and salad bar, and dessert. YUM!
other than that, i've really been trying to think about how to prioritize my time, this week. i got referred to a really reputable acting coach named vincent chase (yes, the entourage character is named after him). so i audited one of his classes on wednesday night, and it was so much fun!! i've really been missing actual acting. all the class sizes at his studio are below about 6 people, so it's really intensive, personal training. i'm so excited about it. i actually need to start memorizing a monologue for next week...the improv class was taught by a guy who's done second city and the groundlings, two really big comedy/improv troupes. it was a lot of fun, and (kelly lewis) it reigniting my love for improv and sketch comedy! snl, here i come! lol
yesterday, i hung out some at the beach with my new extra friend, greg, and his roommates, who are moving back to NJ on saturday, which is too bad since i know we would have been great friends...but his friend, tom, is writing a show called proton girl, and it's like the perfect part for me, so i'm hoping i'll been seeing these people all soon!! you should check out clickflixs.com for tom's production company...
in other exciting news, chris started optometry school this week. he's had some orientation stuff, and has gotten settled into his new apartment in st. louis. can't wait to hear about how his classes go! i don't have real bill-paying job yet, so that's a big prayer request...other than that, keep in touch!
what up LP!
it sounds like you're having a BLAST in LA. congrats!!!!
i'm praying that you shine like the sun... both in acting ability AND as a city on a hill. :)
you should go to chicago and get on the set of Dark Knight. 'cause it's going to be the BEST MOVIE EVER. and it would be a shame not to be in it... ;)
hey sister! um so this is SO fun, and I'm really glad you're keeping us posted.
keep up the good work. love you!
YAY!!! Go improv! I know you'll do superb. You'll blow those other chicks outta the water! :P
Proton Girl, huh? I saw the pictures from Halloween of your Pasta Girl. I think you carry off the superhero character very well. LOL!
Good luck with everything, and keep us informed about those air dates.
Maybe I should contact chickflixs.com and say there is an aspiring actress named Lauren Parrent that they should really consider....
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Your life sounds so exciting! I miss you tons, and hope that you have an absolute BLAST with all the craziness you're going through right now.
Can you believe you're working on the set of ACTUAL television shows! That's so awesome! Sigh...remember those good old days of dreaming we did in como? How far we've come, my friend!
I recommend 24 and Ugly Betty b/c those are the two shows that I watch!!! Haha! But it sounds like you got picked up for some extras work pretty quickly. And 30 minutes to drive 6 miles??? Wow. I'm glad you are enjoying the work you are doing and that you're meeting great people. I imagine a lot of that business has to do with networking and knowing people who know other people. :) Keep up the good work, and I'm thinking about you and wishing you well.
so along with everyone else on here, i'm so excited for you! It seems like you're having a fabulous time, and getting some great opportunities.
Jake and I watched Las Vegas last week (kinda randomly, actually)....I hope I watch the episode with you on it!!! :)