Cecilia, You're Breaking My Heart

First day of auditions today. Kavan found a small theatre near Sunset and we rented it out for four hours. So far, I've received 190 submissions for Cecilia-- I contacted 18 with maybe 18 to email for next week. I completely forgot it was July 4th weekend, but seven managed to come in yesterday.

1. It was a wonderful dynamic having a working crew of Katie, James, Kavan and Jeff. Never would have imagined but turned out great. Deejay had work today too, so more help is on the way.

2. I have more respect for actors. Must be so hard to come in and for some, really put yourself out there. It's almost embarrassing-- to meet someone and immediately try to show them your abilities of which you are banking on to chase a dream because really, for most of them and most us-- anyone doing anything in the entertainment industry, we're dreaming.

3. I love working with actors. I used to be afraid of it but being older now and having a better understanding of our respective roles, I am less afraid to ask for more.

4. The Griddle in LA is the best breakfast/lunch ever. But everyone in LA already knows that.

5. No Cecilia. Every actress can play something, and can play pieces of this role specifically, but no one blew me away. Maybe one or two call backs. Hopefully next week also goes well. Feeling better about the process though, which is great. I've got a good group getting my back. Feel like we can do anything.