Sorry, I already asked this, but by accidenlty posted it under music instead of theatre:
I got choosen to be an extra in a FEATURE FILM! I was so excited about it, because I live in Connecticut, so I don't really have the oppurtunity to participate in real movies, until now. However I don't know what to do because the day I am called for to be an extra is this upcoming Saturday. On Sunday I am going to New Jersey for the day, for a family party. The Thursday of the next week finals in my school start, as well. No that I have all of this going on, my parents are telling me that they do not think it is a good idea for me to do this movie. The movie location is an hour drive from my house, and it films from 8 in the morning until around dinner time. I just don't know what to do, because my parents say that ultimatley it is my deceision, but they don't think it's right with finals coming up, & me not being home all weekend (plus i have drivers ed all this week). I really want to do this though, because I have never had the experience before, and I don't know if an opputunity like it will ever come again! WHAT SHOULD I DO??
By the way, my mom keeps telling me she has thought long & hard, and does not think it is a good idea, but it is still my choice. The way she says it makes me feel guilty, because I know she doesn't want me to, and I also feel bad because it is an hour away, which takes up her whole Saturday because she has to go there & back & there & back to pick me up. I just am so confused! Oh & I already told my friends about it, so I feel stupid telling them I am not (but that's not my main worry)..
[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Hobbies category? Maybe give some free advice about: Theater? mauigirl answered Wednesday June 8 2005, 12:56 pm: first of all tell your friends u r having trouble w/ your parents about it. they'll sympathize w/ you. after all ... you've probably wanted this for a long time. Go for it! or you're gonna regret it... Study on the car ride there and back. I became very creative last year on how to study 4 finals cuz' i was really busy. pick your hardest subject and record all the awnsers on a tape of yourself saying them. "Biology- The scientific name for humans is Homo Sapien. We are in phylum animalia and have 3 cell layers we also..." Listen 2 the tape while you are cooking... eating breakfast... riding in the car... walking...cleaning your rooms... waiting in line..." it's really simple if you have a small tapeplayer w/ headphones. definatly the best way to study! [ mauigirl's advice column | Ask mauigirl A Question ]
2tyfruty answered Tuesday June 7 2005, 2:10 am: Go for it girl! This is an amazing opprotunity. You can study for your finals on set during off time. Use time magagement and get everything you need to done. In the long run you will be happy you did this. Even if at the time your mom was making you feel guilty.
*Kaila [ 2tyfruty's advice column | Ask 2tyfruty A Question ]
OrangeChikn answered Monday June 6 2005, 6:25 pm: I would say go for it! Just don't let it get in the way of studying for finals.
xdesireex0 answered Monday June 6 2005, 5:26 pm: I say go and be an extra. Being an extra was one of the greatest moments of my life. It was sooo cool. I feel that, that is the profession that I want to pursure and I am happy for that experience. DO IT!!! [ xdesireex0's advice column | Ask xdesireex0 A Question ]
Teza answered Monday June 6 2005, 5:18 pm: I honestly think that you should take that oppritunity!! I mean its just one and only chance and you can always make up your finals. It doesnt matter if its an hour away I mean its totally worth it. Not a lot of people get this oppritunity so defenetlly go for it. Tell your mom that this is something you want to do and not to put too much presure on you!! Have fun babe! ♥ [ Teza's advice column | Ask Teza A Question ]
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