Comments on: Multiple choice: A.) Pursue acting career, or, B.) Be a good mom. http://mommynanibooboo.com/life-slice/multiple-choice-a-pursue-acting-career-or-b-be-a-good-mom/ Wed, 08 Sep 2010 03:23:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: revelationsinabsurdity http://mommynanibooboo.com/life-slice/multiple-choice-a-pursue-acting-career-or-b-be-a-good-mom/comment-page-1/#comment-430 revelationsinabsurdity Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:30:22 +0000 http://mommynanibooboo.com/?p=94#comment-430 Oooo, you know I'm feeling this post. Been there, done that, in the middle of it right now. I've brought my kids, 3 and 5, to auditions. I've felt that frustration with them, then that sadness that I expected too much of them. While waiting for my slot, I've had casting directors ask if the KIDS are old enough to appear in the commercial, and try to hand them lines on the spot. They've waited in the car with friends or family while mommy runs in "for just a minute" for a quick commercial audition or a fast theater callback. It sucks. Hard. Oooo, you know I’m feeling this post. Been there, done that, in the middle of it right now. I’ve brought my kids, 3 and 5, to auditions. I’ve felt that frustration with them, then that sadness that I expected too much of them. While waiting for my slot, I’ve had casting directors ask if the KIDS are old enough to appear in the commercial, and try to hand them lines on the spot. They’ve waited in the car with friends or family while mommy runs in “for just a minute” for a quick commercial audition or a fast theater callback. It sucks. Hard.

]]> By: mommyjenn http://mommynanibooboo.com/life-slice/multiple-choice-a-pursue-acting-career-or-b-be-a-good-mom/comment-page-1/#comment-410 mommyjenn Thu, 25 Feb 2010 03:39:00 +0000 http://mommynanibooboo.com/?p=94#comment-410 I wish you so much luck! Do what makes you feel alive. Becoming a mother meant making a lot of sacrafices. I'm just now learning to "do for me" again. Go kick some ass, lady! I wish you so much luck! Do what makes you feel alive.
Becoming a mother meant making a lot of sacrafices. I’m just now learning to “do for me” again.
Go kick some ass, lady!

]]> By: Melissa http://mommynanibooboo.com/life-slice/multiple-choice-a-pursue-acting-career-or-b-be-a-good-mom/comment-page-1/#comment-408 Melissa Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:28:57 +0000 http://mommynanibooboo.com/?p=94#comment-408 (continued) I can't imagine turning my back to this, but within 4-5 years, I'm due to have a child if I want a family. With such a short lived acting career, how on earth can I become an actress? Most people have 20 years under their belt at this time. Also, how can I possibly be a good mom as well? It's inspirational to read that you're still finding acting opportunities as a mother. I had the same worry..do you bring your child to an audition? What do actors do?? (continued)

I can’t imagine turning my back to this, but within 4-5 years, I’m due to have a child if I want a family. With such a short lived acting career, how on earth can I become an actress? Most people have 20 years under their belt at this time. Also, how can I possibly be a good mom as well? It’s inspirational to read that you’re still finding acting opportunities as a mother. I had the same worry..do you bring your child to an audition? What do actors do??

]]> By: Melissa http://mommynanibooboo.com/life-slice/multiple-choice-a-pursue-acting-career-or-b-be-a-good-mom/comment-page-1/#comment-409 Melissa Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:28:33 +0000 http://mommynanibooboo.com/?p=94#comment-409 What a moving blog your wrote. I was so touched..I'm 31 years old and only just decided to pursue my dream to act. I always followed the corporate path as that's what my family and spouse want from me..pay the bills, be practical and the list goes on. I can't do it anymore though. I'm the lead in a play and I can tell that I'm made for acting..as you yourself experienced, you have the ability to move your audience in many different ways and lose yourself in the role by connecting to real events. In many ways it's therapeutic. I also have experiences that I can tap into to push myself deeply within a role. It's something that makes acting so important and meaningful. It keeps it real even though we play fictitious characters. (due to length, I'm splitting this into two comments) What a moving blog your wrote. I was so touched..I’m 31 years old and only just decided to pursue my dream to act. I always followed the corporate path as that’s what my family and spouse want from me..pay the bills, be practical and the list goes on. I can’t do it anymore though. I’m the lead in a play and I can tell that I’m made for acting..as you yourself experienced, you have the ability to move your audience in many different ways and lose yourself in the role by connecting to real events. In many ways it’s therapeutic. I also have experiences that I can tap into to push myself deeply within a role. It’s something that makes acting so important and meaningful. It keeps it real even though we play fictitious characters. (due to length, I’m splitting this into two comments)

]]> By: Marla A http://mommynanibooboo.com/life-slice/multiple-choice-a-pursue-acting-career-or-b-be-a-good-mom/comment-page-1/#comment-45 Marla A Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:11:17 +0000 http://mommynanibooboo.com/?p=94#comment-45 Jen..This also brought tears to my eyes... discovering how well you express yourself in your beautifully styled poetic prose..Well, Im extremely impressed, but not at all surprised, Melanie is correct..you are a stellar writer. I am delighted to continue learning about you and your life ... Count me in as one of your biggest fans! Jen..This also brought tears to my eyes… discovering how well you express yourself in your beautifully styled poetic prose..Well, Im extremely impressed, but not at all surprised, Melanie is correct..you are a stellar writer.
I am delighted to continue learning about you and your life … Count me in as one of your biggest fans!

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