Donna in Hollywoodland

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Friday, December 08, 2006


Documentary Awards Gala

After work, I rushed over to The Directors Guild on Sunset Blvd in West Hollywood.
I was volunteering for the International Documentary Association's Gala Event.

I was there very early. The lobby of the Directors Guild was buzzing with activity.
A full bar - and tables with all sorts of delicious food.
I had the glamorous job of Guarding Seats inside the theatre.
Making sure that the people who sat in certain seats, were the people who were supposed to be sitting there.

The event was extremely full. It was very crowded.
Some of the volunteers did not get the concept, as far as the celebrities went.

Sheryl Crow and Laura Dern arrived.
One of the volunteers almost didn't let them sit down.
I ran over.
"Oh, right this way - I know exactly where your seats are", I said.
They smiled and said Thank you, and followed me.

Haskell Wexler was getting a life-time achievement award.
And there were special seats in the front row for him and his guests.
A woman came by, and she was wearing a Name Badge that said her last name was "Wexler".
And once again, the volunteer was not letting her sit down.
I ran over, and said "Oh, you are with Haskell Wexler. Right this way, and I can show you to your seats."
They followed me, and sat in the correct seats.

This was getting a little irritating - because the other volunteer should know who these people were.

The theatre was full. And we were told that there would be no place for the volunteers to sit.
I was disappointed, because I really wanted to see Al Gore speak.
I mean, how many times does one get to see a Vice President ?

But I was told that we could watch on the screen in the Over-flow room.
So I was disappointed that I could not see Al Gore in person.
And since it had already been a long day, I decided it was just time to go home.


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2007 Calendars

Are you looking for a 2007 Calendar ?
I have calendars available on Cafe Press. All with my original photography.

Two calendars have pictures of California Palm Trees, which I shot mainly in the Hollywood area.
Then there is one calendar with Food & Drink pictures.

And, of course, Cinnamon the Cat has her very own calendar available.
12 cute pics of Cinnamon...

Click Here for Donna's Original 2007 Calendars

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Thursday, December 07, 2006


Disney's True Adventures

Over at the Egyptian Theatre to volunteer for a screening of "Disney's True Life Adventures" .

I wore a denim shirt that had red cardinals on it.
And another volunteer wore a leopard print shirt.
We were both very much dressed along the theme of "Nature" for the evening !

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Audition

Today I had an audition. The Casting Director was on Highland, so it didn't take very long for me to get there from my office. I just took a late lunch, and drove over.

I was told to go in dressed as a Waitress.
So even tho I didn't have a full waitress uniform, I dressed somewhat waitress-like.

It was for Print. Some kind of medical pamphlet, only to be seen by the medical industry.
A sleep-aid medicine. And the pay would be very good.

I got there and I sat in the waiting room.
The casting assistant took my picture and resume.
I chatted with some of the other actresses, who were there for other roles.

In walked another character actress who was there to audition for the same role as me.
She was in a full-blown waitress outfit. Pink. Like she worked in an ice-cream parlor.
I swear, it looked like she had rented a costume.

The Casting Assistant asked her for her picture and resume.
"Oh, I left it in the car" she replied, "Do you need it ?"
"Yes" said the Casting Assistant "Can you go get it?"

The pink waitress lady went to her car. Then came back in and sat right back down.
The Casting Assistant said "Did you get your headshot and resume?"
"Yes", replied the pink waitress - and she handed it to the Casting Associate.

It was just a headshot.
No resume.
Not even her name at the bottom of the headshot.
Nothing.

The Casting Assistant said "This is just your headshot. Do you have a resume?"
"No" replied the pink waitress "I didn't bring one."

The Casting Assistant looked alittle annoyed.
"Okay.. can you please write your contact information on the back of the headshot, your phone number - and also your stats, height and weight."

The pink waitress made some kind of comment like she didn't want to do it.
"You want me to write on the back ?!?!"

The Casting Assistant was patient "Yes... this is just a picture. There's not even a name on it, we won't know who the picture is of. And they are going to want your contact information on there in case they want to call you."

I was finding the entire exchange very amusing.

Then another actress - obviously there to audition for a different character because she was a very skinny model type - well, she did a similar thing.
She only had a Zed card. Which is mainly used for modeling. Its a large card with modeling type pictures along with your stats.
The Casting Assistant asked for a resume.
The Model/Actress replied "I never bring a resume with me, because I only do modeling. And besides, isn't this for a print ad, so why would you need a resume? Everyone else only wants a Zed card."

The Casting Assistant looked at the Zed card and said "Ok, at least your contact information and Stats are on here."

I finally got called in to my audition.
I don't think I have ever auditioned for a Print thing before.
It was a still photographer in the room - no video camera of any kind.

He instructed me to look very tired. Like I was having a very bad day. I had no energy.
He took the photos.

Then he instructed me to look alive. Confident. I have taken my medicine, and all is right with the world.
Then he took more photos.

The camera he used had a super powerful flash.
I was nearly blind after my audition.
I don't know how all those super-models do it. Seems like you would need to wear sunglasses after having all that bright light flash at you.


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Tuesday, December 05, 2006


Directors Cut

Volunteered at the Egyptian Theatre

Tonight was the MVPA Directors Cut Film Festival. A series of short films, directed by leading music video directors.

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Monday, December 04, 2006


Perfume

Film Radar.com hosted a screening of Perfume: The Story of a Murderer .
Alan Rickman is one of my favorite actors, so I was very interested in seeing his performance.

It was on the Paramount Studios lot on Melrose in Hollywood, which was pretty interesting in itself.

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Sunday, December 03, 2006


Moscow Cat Theatre

Joined people from LA People Connection
To see a performance of the Moscow Cats Theatre .

It was at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles.
The show was completely sold out. I had to park blocks away.

First, let me tell you - if I made one recommendation of a fun, great performance to go see ... I would recommend the Moscow Cats Theatre. Especially if you are an animal lover.
It is hysterically funny. And the cats are amazing.
These cats can do all sorts of tricks.

If it ever comes to your area, I highly recommend you see it.

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