For a third time, I will be playing a 
‘costumer’ on the NBC show “Smash”. This time I received a call from casting without even submitting for the role! One can join casting websites, whether you belong to the Union or not, where casting directors post roles with type descriptions for current/upcoming projects. The first time I was contacted by this casting agency, I had been submitting for over a month on numerous parts. Thankfully, the background casting company (Grant Wilfley) finally called to confirm my availability for the shoot date and tell me the necessary wardrobe to bring to set. The soundstage was in Brooklyn, they were filming a baseball dance routine rehearsal; there was great catering, and it made me giggle to hear Anjelica Huston’s laugh at lunch.
About five weeks ago, after submitting to another post for a ‘costumer’, casting called me again! I was told wardrobe was “wear one/bring one”. Simply put, they were getting more bang for their buck by using me twice (they do pay a little extra for a wardrobe change). First up, I sat as an audience member in one outfit- had I truly been out for a night at the theater in late Fall (season specific, though it filmed in Winter). This time filming was on-location at a gorgeous theater in Manhattan. What a glorious day at work, being entertained by guest star Bernadette Peters singing and dancing in the episode’s on-stage routine at a historic vaudeville theater.
Picking me out in an audience wide-shot, or the back of my head as the camera flies toward the stage would be a challenge. However, changing into my own all black wardrobe of a ‘costumer’, and an apron with some fabric swatches provided by the Props department, I stand on-stage with both Anjelica Huston and Bernadette Peters! Despite not having any lines, it remains an immense thrill to be a part of a live set. A phone call from casting today, to portray a costumer tomorrow, pleased me beyond words. No post was there for which I submitted- I have made it to a short list- in a very good way.
That’s awesome!! Congrats! And how cool to be a part of it – even without the lines!
Congratulations… I hope you make the shorter yet far more rewarding list in the near future! I miss Manhattan and must say your thoughts shared on the Beautiful theater make me think of a slice… Thanks for sharing!
Congratulations!
Congrats
Brilliant … well done
Hey, that’s wonderful! It must be exciting to be part of such a great show with all that talent. Good for you! because you’re talented, too!!
I am so happy to hear you are succeeding!
It has been a short time following you, but I feel as friends, so your successes mean more.
Scott
Congratulations and the best of luck to you.
Thanks for stopping by, Katrina. I will do my best to maintain your interest. I’m guessing you are also in California since you are in the entertainment business?
Congratulations. I love Smash! I’ll watch for you!
What a thrill to be on the same stage with two of the greats of theatre. Congratulations and best wishes moving forward!
Awesome, Katrina, congratulations. All is good when work becomes play and play becomes work!
I hope it went well Katrina.Ralph x