♫ Oh......Oh Sheeeila!! ♫

I checked the mail this evening after rehearsal and was pleasantly surprised to find the DVD of "River Valley," the FS Production film I shot in April, 2010.

(Long pause to take it all in.............*exhale and smile*)

I'm excited!!  I don't want to watch it alone, so I have to wait until tomorrow to view this final project :D  However, this would be the perfect time to catch you up on this movie-making experience.  After auditioning back in March, I was cast as the role of Sheila (an escort) and called to start shooting in April.  Hours spent on set were looooooooong, loooong and so very different than theatre.  Our rehearsals occurred after make-up, hair and wardrobe were complete, just before the actual filming.  So not like theatre, but once a "good shot" was created, it was done!!  No go-backs, no additional shows for improvement....DONE!!  When time permitted during breaks, I created video blogs.

Then it was time to eat "lunch" at 10:30pm...

And the food was soooo good :)  It would have been a great way to end the night/morning, but there was more work to be done.....and a surprise "guest" who joined us!!

I met many talented people during this time.  In between scenes we entertained ourselves and the crew (and fought the sleepy monster) by singing Disney songs :)  Only entertainers know ALL Disney songs VERBATIM!!!  I thought I was the only one...

Sheila and her fellow housemates
(Me and my fellow Disney singers)

The director and camera men

Close-up of Sheila's lovely 80's style make-up design

Sheila's "work" station.  It was a challenge placing everything back exactly where it was for various shots.  Film is all about consistency and much attention to detail.

Ah, man!!  Just creating this post makes me feel as if I was there, on set, yesterday. Good times.  This experience has definitely taught me first hand the difference between theatre and film.  It also gave me a greater appreciation for directors and screen actors.  I can honestly say that my passion is still on the stage :D, but when given another opportunity to act in front of a camera, I'm taking it!  HANDS DOWN!!  Many thanks to FS Productions for such a wonderful time.  Mmmmuah!!