I spent almost my entire day (10:30 AM - 4:30 PM) at the CA DMV (or driving to and from it). That's right, it took me 6 hours and 3 trips to get my CA license. But I have it. It's not even worth retelling the battle thereof.
This morning (9:15 AM) I get a call from the producer of the touring show. It was a very positive phone interview, and I will know about that in a week. The position is less of an ASM and more of an all around production assistant, but the pay would be about $750 a week including per diem which is -- fantastic -- considering the current financial state of everything and the drop offs in the arts.
While at the DMV (waiting in one of many very long lines), the production manager of a nearby theater called me (her name is Becca and she's an alum of the CMU SOD). She asked me to interview with a director tomorrow to see if we would be a good pairing for stage managing a show in their season. Of course I'm going to do the interview tomorrow @ 11:30 AM, but the problem with the job is that stage managing a show in rep gives you a very awkward schedule (weeks off at a time, but working at a 110% efficiency other times), and as such, the pay is not very good and the erratic schedule doesn't allow you to supplement your employment. Maybe it would be okay with temp work, but it might be a stretch :-/
Anyway, I am going to stop counting my chickens before they hatch.
Tomorrow: Interview
Wednesday-Sunday: PA on a short film
(PA = Production Assistant for those of you who may not know)
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ReplyDeleteHello again, Maddie. Just read your latest blog. It is very evident that you are energetically pursuing employment, and seem to have many contacts working for you. Your phone interview today sounds very promising; we’ll be hoping for a favorable decision for you! We appreciate your updates -- every morning Grandpa asks if there is any more news from you.
Sorry about the hassle you got at the DMV. How is it that no state in this great nation can manage to operate a DMV that is not absolutely the pits????
Take care. Love Grandma & Grandpa
So curious to hear what band will be touring, perhaps with MiC (Maddie in Charge). Also, tell me which theatre you are interviewing with...
ReplyDeleteGlad you slogged your way through the DMV. Did you do anythign about registering the motorcycle? I got some info about it, just need to know whether I need to folow up on it. Also, your HOG renewal notice arrived. Should I send it in? XXXXOOOO, your beekeeping Mom