The Audition

Feeling hungry the dirty blonde noticed the sign “Jaden’s Wagon” and decided to stop off for an early morning energy fix on her way to work. Without many people on line she quickly made the order and was served promptly.

“One bagel, cream cheese and a coffee,” Jaden stuck her head out the window.

“Thank you,” was the reply from the innocent dark eye girl in sweats carrying only a light brown mailing envelope that had a head shot. “You should sign that and make a buck,” she heard from Jaden taking the comment as a good luck sentiment.

Sitting at the picnic table that had a Pacific Ocean view the attractive visual reviewed the notes on the mailer that she took down when her agent called around midnight last night.

“MG Macho Big Productions,” the scribble read, “Casting the character called ‘Relentless Chick’”

Feeling very confident she found herself a little bit stronger knowing that this was a routine errand during the day, and it was the production that called wanting her professional talents.

Walking another block, she rechecked her chicken scratch to see the address and it matched the location directly in front and Karen walked through the small door that could open many golden opportunities.

“If I see one more of these Bambi’s I am going to scream,” CH Hughes could be heard with an Italian accent. Sitting down very quietly Karen quickly got right back up when she heard the words, “your next!”

Walking back to a green screen that was next to a small black device that captures moving images Karen noticed a completely carved out man standing like he was just back from working out at the gym. “I am sorry sweetie,” CH apologized, “what was your name again?”

Taking the power back Karen answered him, “you never asked but my name is Karen, Karen Barnes. “Okay Karen,” CH paused, “Karen Barnes, this role is for just a character called ‘relentless chick’ that is it, it is an unnamable role got it.”

“Yes, I got it,” Karen confirmed, “an unnamable role, we shoot it in a half hour to an hour, we are out by lunch, the check will be in the mail, and I have no responsibility to the box office results.”

Shrugging his shoulders CH picked up a sheet of paper and handed one to the masculine guy and Karen received the same document seconds later. “Oh Karen, Karen Barnes, this is Rocket, he is volunteering from the Gentlemen’s Club across the street.”

Being a little bit confused Karen spoke up again, “what do you mean ‘Gentlemen’s Club’?”

“He’s a gentle man and that is a club,” CH replied, “he is one of the bartenders.”

Taking a few minutes to read the two looked up and seemed ready to go forward with this endeavor.

“As you know Rocket,” CH continued to bark out direction, “and Karen this scene is called Mambo at The Gym since that is what it is a Mambo at The Gym.”

Taking a few steps back CH put his face into the camera then yelled “action”. Followed by “Rocket read.” Something caught his eye, he was amazed at what the filming device captured, “So sublime,” was the comment that Karen heard, and this gave her more stimulation to finish the scene, “beautiful you two just absolutely beautiful.”

With the still photograph from Karen’s mailing envelope motionless on the desk the talent did not give it a second glance as she stepped back on the street where the sunlight was still beaming. Hearing something from behind the model turned around, “where have I heard that name “Barnes” before?” A curious CH asked, and the inquiry triggered a winning smile, “This audition thing, Mr. Hughes,” Karen politely put “it’s just a family tradition.”

“Really,” CH was starting to get more interested “there is more of your image?” Karen listened with a smirk.

About an hour later after ordering lunch the eight and half by eleven who could act peered out the Diner’s window to see the same photographic look that rivaled hers enter the luncheonette. “Hey, Sis,” Karen screamed, “over here.”

And the sister took a seat across from Karen, “well did you get it done?”

Taking a small camera that was discreetly placed in her work out clothes the devious younger sibling announced, “here you go Bambi, you can add it to your collection.”

“My file sis, my file.” Bambi noting the importance to the film.