HANNAH MONTANA
My first AFTRA gig! AFTRA is a different union from SAG and they are in full production right now since they have already signed a contract with the studios. There aren't any requirements to join AFTRA. You don't need any lines, any vouchers or $2400. All you need is about $1300 or so to join and you can be in the union.
The nice thing about AFTRA is that you don't have to pay the entire sum upon first working for an AFTRA membership. On your first gig, you get 30 days to work in any AFTRA show and you'll be allowed to keep any wages you make. However, after the 30 days are up, you must be willing to join AFTRA since all your wages will be used for membership. Otherwise, you won't be allowed to work in any AFTRA production.
I got to the Tribune studios on Sunset (which is where KTLA is located) pretty early. It was hot as hell and I made the mistake of walking all the way around the studio just to find out I was on the wrong side. When I made my way back to the proper entrance, I was told to go inside and just wait.
Most of the other extras looked much younger and that wasn't surprising since it's a young person's show. Also, I played a producer, so it made sense that I should be older since producers are generally older (or at least you would think they would be).
Our 2nd 2nd was a ball buster and she seemed stressed. It's interesting to see how different all of the people who work with extras are. Every single one has a different attitude and personality, but there are generally two types. The first is a little laid-back and the other is a ball buster. Laid-back types kind of assume you know what you're doing while ball busters assume you don't know shit. They'll go over things you already know and are very nit picky about things like leaving the holding area when you go to the bathroom, talking while on set and having your phone with you. Any little thing you do is always noticed by the ball buster.
I was surprised how large the set was. The beach and Hannah's home were set right next to each other and there was a fairly large studio audience bleacher section. I was impressed at how large the set was, but then again, this show is in its third season so it's been around.
I saw Billy Ray Cyrus and Miley Cyrus, but it was a real treat to see Michael McDonald from MadTV. He was hilarious as the chef, and he was tall as hell. He had a comic's personality, always able to make people laugh and he had the most valuable trait of all - he looked funny.
It was nice to be fed lunch since most studio productions give you a walk-away lunch where you have to find your own food to eat. I wonder if this is an AFTRA thing or if it's just a Miley Cyrus thing?
My first AFTRA gig! AFTRA is a different union from SAG and they are in full production right now since they have already signed a contract with the studios. There aren't any requirements to join AFTRA. You don't need any lines, any vouchers or $2400. All you need is about $1300 or so to join and you can be in the union.
The nice thing about AFTRA is that you don't have to pay the entire sum upon first working for an AFTRA membership. On your first gig, you get 30 days to work in any AFTRA show and you'll be allowed to keep any wages you make. However, after the 30 days are up, you must be willing to join AFTRA since all your wages will be used for membership. Otherwise, you won't be allowed to work in any AFTRA production.
I got to the Tribune studios on Sunset (which is where KTLA is located) pretty early. It was hot as hell and I made the mistake of walking all the way around the studio just to find out I was on the wrong side. When I made my way back to the proper entrance, I was told to go inside and just wait.
Most of the other extras looked much younger and that wasn't surprising since it's a young person's show. Also, I played a producer, so it made sense that I should be older since producers are generally older (or at least you would think they would be).
Our 2nd 2nd was a ball buster and she seemed stressed. It's interesting to see how different all of the people who work with extras are. Every single one has a different attitude and personality, but there are generally two types. The first is a little laid-back and the other is a ball buster. Laid-back types kind of assume you know what you're doing while ball busters assume you don't know shit. They'll go over things you already know and are very nit picky about things like leaving the holding area when you go to the bathroom, talking while on set and having your phone with you. Any little thing you do is always noticed by the ball buster.
I was surprised how large the set was. The beach and Hannah's home were set right next to each other and there was a fairly large studio audience bleacher section. I was impressed at how large the set was, but then again, this show is in its third season so it's been around.
I saw Billy Ray Cyrus and Miley Cyrus, but it was a real treat to see Michael McDonald from MadTV. He was hilarious as the chef, and he was tall as hell. He had a comic's personality, always able to make people laugh and he had the most valuable trait of all - he looked funny.
It was nice to be fed lunch since most studio productions give you a walk-away lunch where you have to find your own food to eat. I wonder if this is an AFTRA thing or if it's just a Miley Cyrus thing?
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