how NOT to make it

notes from a working actor

The trials and tribulations
of Mike Vaughn

(this guy)

Archive for July, 2011

A casting director that could use a hug.

Wednesday, July 27th, 2011

A fellow talent forwarded me this email from a commercial casting director: Due to actors CONSTANTLY parking in our neighbors parking spots DESPITE NUMEROUS SIGNS ALL OVER THE PLACE in our lot my landlord is requiring that I PERSONALLY PAY FOR a security Guard which will cost me thousands a month. I am in a […]

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First, have a listen at my first attempt to contact the “chiropractor” that denied my surgeon’s treatment request; followed by the last call with his receptionist. [ CLICK TO PLAY ] Yes, I’m as confident as you they’ll be calling back. Then again, I’m overly optimistic and naïve. PS: Don’t ask me what’s going on with […]

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