LAB RATS

It's the first time I worked on this show and the first time working at Hollywood Center Studios. Parking was tough to find and I had to park about four blocks away to get to set. I was still late though but the 2nd AD was at the stage when I was trying to check-in. He walked me to holding and then there was enough time for breakfast since our scenes were going to be shot last, but rehearsed first, just like most sit-coms.

I was cast as a teacher but then we were all switched to parents for a parent-teacher conference day. Since everyone in the room was union, they all shared and talked about their experiences working as actors. I sat next to someone who used to be a casting director at Central, so it was fun hearing all her experiences and how Joey's List first began.

Apparently, Joey used to be an assistant at Central and he would take the names and numbers of the hottest chicks that were signing-up that day. So anytime someone needed hot girls to book, they would go to Joey and he would have his list. It was as simple as that.

We also talked about the SAG-AFTRA United unification and how it would play out. Apparently, it's now $3000 and the three voucher rule to join will still be in effect.

I tried to sleep but couldn't ever get comfortable, but we finally got called to set to work. They shot our scene and once we finished it, we were wrapped. When I got to my car, I noticed that I probably should have received a ticket since the sign on the street that I saw was restricted. Maybe I got lucky or maybe the other sign further down the street that was different and did not restrict parking was the one to use. I don't know, but I was sure glad I didn't have to pay another ticket.

When I got back home, Jared was still down to go out. So I met him half-way at Green River, then we rolled out to FOCus at Tapas restaurant in Newport Beach. It was a fun night and Jared had a good time trying to talk to the ladies. He's got some work to do and it was cool hanging out with him and Jansen all night. I'm just glad my call time was pushed to noon tomorrow.

(written 1/27/12)