Exuberance!
One day on-set, toward the beginning of my NY endeavors, a fellow extra queried had I worked on Saturday Night Live? I had not. Had not, in fact, even noticed actors other than the the cast, guest host, perhaps the musical performer, and the cameo of a former-castmate, appeared on the live sketch comedy show airing every Saturday at 11:35pm on NBC for the last forty plus years. There were never breakdowns on the websites, and blessed was I by this kindly networking moment when a background-actor in-the-know shared knowledge to must snail-mail a headshot directly to the casting director at 30 Rock for consideration. I have since worked SNL a handful of times in the last two years.
The very first time I was called to work, then casting director, Mat McCue rang me asking if I could make it to a rehearsal the next night, Friday, at eight o’clock, and was available all day into night Saturday. Indeed I was, and enthusiastically replied in the affirmative. Having no idea what to expect– I realized just now- I think I blogged about this first time on the live show- so let us skip ahead to the most recent, non-live, though airing on-line video. James Franco was the host and the skit is here —> SNL Franco/Jason . . . for your amusement!
Upon hearing the premise of the sketch, I asked “So I had some kind of a sex-change, right, that’s the joke?” “No, no, no,” they assured me, “it’s just a silly out of nowhere, how, now they are talking about this woman, who is she? moment.” I am not sure to take this as an insult or a compliment- I am a handsome woman… a man-ish face; I always have been a tim-boy. I joke, I kid! ALWAYS do I love the energy at SNL: the perfect combination of live theater/film/television. The writers and performers create fearlessly, inspiring hope and possibility. If I can’t laugh at me, I have no business being in entertainment! Hope you managed a jolly good laugh!! One day I hope to REALLY appear on the L!ve show!
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Katrina Perkins 
Here’s to getting a proper sketch for yourself on the show.
xxx Huge Hugs xxx
Well, no matter what is done or said, you are simply beautiful and that’s that!
Scott
Hi Katrina 😀
Oh dear ! Spanish censors do not like the idea of you being a guy as all I get is >>>
“This uploader has not made this video available in your country” and noise ! I really do prefer you as a woman anyway !
I can’t wait for you to be the ⭐ on the live show, even though I can’t watch it here 😦
Ralph xox 😀 ❤
Bless your heart, you’re a beautiful woman – you do work hard at building your actor resume. Best wishes, I think 2015 will be the breakout year for you!