We all know that it is often who you know! There are many people with talent out there.
I had a very good audition yesterday. While waiting in the outer office I was perusing the photos on the wall. I recognized the studio head as a good guy I used to play basketball with. He always liked me and if I was open he'd hit me with a pass. The only thing I excelled in was a very good shot.
we chatted in the locker room a lot. He thought it was cool that I was still playing in my middle sixties.
I exclaimed to my self when I saw those photos "Oh that "John Smith!"
I knew his name but had no idea who he was. This was 8 years before the acting bug bit me.
I asked if he were available, but he was not in. I did email him, head shot and all.
I did state ...:"If this seems like a "kiss-up" letter...it is!"
Couldn't hurt?
Oh yeah, the Casting Director said "the role is yours!" They rarely tell you that right away.
The role is all improv and is about a real murder.