Lesson Learned

Auditioning for the first time always guarantees a unique experience. For me, I learned some invaluable life lessons:

1. Texas is hot.  Actors are dramatic.
2. When attending an open-call for a non-paid, non-studio, non-anything-that-comes-across-as-a-professional-film, expect to be greeted by 20+ other actors giving you a once-over judgment stare
3. If the open call is from 1:30 - 6:30... arrive at noon
4. Always bring a snack
5. Actors will yell and throw temper tantrums if they arrive first and not the first to sign in  (See Lesson 1)
6. In order to avoid small talk, keep your head down and headphones on (this can also come across as 'getting into character' and give you some mad acting props, so I see it as a win/win)