Jarrod's Bemused Constitutional

2006-12-11T15:56:00.000-08:00

Avenue Q Fiddler on the Roof Everyone's a Little Bit Jewish

Jews

Watching Annie!

2006-04-05T12:37:00.000-07:00

Okay, okay, okay.
I'm finally posting what I thought about "Finding Love for Annie." Now I may have a biased opinion since I worked on the film, but here goes.
It was awesome. While the edits flipped around some of the story elements I thought they were good changes and helped it clip along. The cast was funny and entertaining. And Megan Slankard's music was a great choice. I can honestly say that I am proud to have been a part of the making of this movie.
Now the guys (Rod and Gabe) have to just keep pushing it for festivals. I think the idea and concept of the story could totally get picked up. They just need to be persistent.

Foli-oli-o

2006-03-03T03:52:00.000-08:00

So I was bored and decided to see if I could still access my old files that I had had on the CSU, Chico student computer servers. Well, I could. So here's one of those items:
http://wiredforsmiles.com/jarrod/Portfolio

As you can see I have moved it to a different server, as I have no idea how long they will keep my stuff on the campus server.

Where the Magic Goes

2006-02-03T13:27:00.000-08:00

Sorry for not posting in a very long time. I am a horrible blogger. Bad Jarrod. Bad.

Anyway I just wanted to post a link to a new song I recorded. Not the best quality, and the sound is a little low, but you get the idea.

Where the Magic Goes

Let me know what you think.

Cirque Fan Site

2005-12-22T11:48:00.000-08:00

Check it out! I'm listed on a Cirque du Soleil Fan Forum database.

http://www.cirquetribune.com/database/artist.php?id=1335

Okay, in all honesty I asked if the Gatekeepers could be added to the database. But The moderator was rather enthusiastic about putting us on there. And it even lists our character names. Cool!

Favorite Question

2005-12-19T19:42:00.000-08:00

I think this has to be my favorite interview question:

(Asked durning an interview for the Walt Disney World College Program.)

Suppose you were working Peter Pan's Magic Flight. The ride stops working. At the front of the line is a young boy dressed as Peter Pan. He's waited a half an hour to get on this ride and is on the verge of tears. What do you tell him?

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I think this should be used in any interview.

Gatekeeper Image

2005-10-31T03:24:00.000-08:00

I put up a new title image on for my story. Check it out:
http://gatekeeperhistory.blogspot.com

It's a temporary pic until I get some good stuff of the other Gatekeepers.

Yet another audition

2005-10-27T00:56:00.000-07:00

Well I didn't suck. That is to say I didn't go in sing three bars, forget my words, start again, sing ten bars, forget my words, say "Thank you," and leave.

Nope. That was the Hairspray audition. (Yeah. Messed that one up.) This time, however, I did rather well. The audition was for "The Phantom of the Opera." I sang 'Love Can't Happen' from "Grand Hotel." At least the last bit. The entire song is about five minutes long (okay I exagerate, but it is still too long for an audition). But the end has this great note at the end, a high A (one line above the staff) and I didn't completely suck when I belted it out.

Now don't get me wrong. I don't expect anything to come of this audition, as it seems the recent auditions in Vegas are more to placate Vegas actors than to seriously consider them. But it was a chance to practice my audition.

But dang it would be great to get into the show.

Early Bird

2005-10-26T05:47:00.000-07:00

I didn't sleep much last night...well, at all. I was too excited. I'm going to the Equity audition for the chorus of "The Phantom of the Opera." There's a very good chance I won't even be seen because they have to see union members first and then non-union. To bad the culinary union doesn't count. 8^)

But I'm showing up really early to try and make sure I am one of the first non-union people to sign up. Freinds of a fellow Gatekeeper came down from Utah yesterday just to audition. Two were non-union and one was union. The guy that was union was seen relatively early, but the others weren't seen till around 4:00pm (auditions started at 9:00am).

I have a long day ahead of me.

New Blog

2005-10-03T21:38:00.000-07:00

Hey everybody...okay, the two of you, I've created a new blog deticated to the story of the Gatekeepers. I will posting bits of the story as I write them. Not sure how the contest went yet, but hopefully we'll know tomorrow. That would be nice. Till then, enjoy:

The Gatekeepers: A History Retold

Death

2005-09-29T16:16:00.000-07:00

So I get home after subbing yesterday, change into comfie clothes, turn on my computer, and get an error message.

I hate computers. I re-installed Windows five times before I could get it to install and run properly. Needless to say it frustrated me.

I hate computers. So now I have to re-install all of my programs so I can use them. Luckily none of my files were erased so I have pictures and stories and other things I've been working on. But still, I hate computers.

Story time

2005-09-25T23:11:00.000-07:00

The manager for the Gatekeepers has decided to give us yet another challenge:

Write a story about the Gatekeepers.

The story will be read and "judged" by her, her boss, and the KA company manager. The story they deem to be the best will win dinner for two at one of the MGM restaurants.

Not one to pass up an opportunity to eat for free I have decided to try my hand at it. This is the opening to my story.
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The fog hung low over the muddy beach. Crabs, recently dislodged from their hiding places, scuttled about. Waves crashed on the rain soaked shore line. Something moaned.

Storms don't stay long in this land. They approach with trepidation, drop what they've brought, then pass on as quickly as possible. There are many theories as to why this is. Some say it is because the gods have willed it to be. Others believe the land to be protected by ancestral spirits. Still others maintain that it is because of the ancient curse of barometrics. Whatever the case, the last storm was no exception. Something went bump.

The gull didn't know what it had hit; only that suddenly it was on the beach in a slight daze. It ruffled its feathers, got up on its feet, checked its jaw for any permanent damage, and was crushed by a large dingy. Four men stepped out, rattled by the fact that they had just landed on land, and a bird, but not water as they had hoped.
A quick survey of the area confirmed their fears. They were shipwrecked.

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Only five chapters to go... I need sleep.

"Well, That's Showbiz!" DVD and Festival

2005-09-15T13:36:00.000-07:00

I just got an e-mail from the director of “Well, That’s Showbiz!” He’s sending us our copy of the film in a week or so. I’m very excited to see the finished product. He also said that the film has been accepted to the New York International Independent Film & Video Film Festival. It’s Nov. 10-17, so we’ll see in a couple months how it does. Wa-hoo!

Honeymoon Heaven for Two:

2005-09-01T15:39:00.000-07:00

Okay. I sorta know where we're going for the honeymoon. We we're going to go on a cruise to the Caribbean that sailed out of New Orleans, but that's not going to happen due to recent events. While exploring the French Quarter by Gondola does sound romantic, I think we'll take that trip after they've had a chance to rebuild.

So now we're looking at Tahiti or Fiji. The "over-the-water" bungalows in Tahiti look so romantic and fun. Having breakfast served to you from a pontoon. Fiji looks just as exciting. I'd love to stay with Nicole in a private ocean view bure. Horseback riding on one of the deserted beaches.

Hooray for tropical paradises!

If anyone has any comments on either of these destinations please let me know.

Substitutimatation

2005-08-28T15:31:00.000-07:00

Well, it's official. I'm a substitute teacher! I mean, I haven't actually subed for anyone yet, as the school year doesn't start until tomorrow, but I went through orientation and got my ID badge!

Alia, my sister, works as a teacher at an elementary school and is trying to get me some work there. So when I get back from the weeklong mandatory vacation (KA is taking a week off Sept. 7 - 14) I should start subbing in a class. Wahoo!

In other news I finally get to see Nicole again. It's been way too long! I haven't seen her since she came to Vegas for my birthday. I'm flying out during the week break. I'm very excited. Were going to get as much planning done as possible for the wedding, though I have a feeling it's not going to be as much as we really want.

I also finally figured out how to put MP3s on my phone and use them as ringtones. Now when my phone rings I can have it play the Fish Slapping song from Spamalot.

Substitute Teaching and Song Clip

2005-08-13T02:04:00.000-07:00

Well, it looks as though I got the job. I have been invited to orientation on Aug. 22 and 23. I got the packet of stuff I have to get done before then; finger printing, substitute teaching license, TB testing.

The TB testing was fun. Went to the clinic and they injected some drug just under the surface of my arm. On Monday I go back and they take a look at my arm to determine if I have or have had TB or the vaccine. Then they read my fortune by playing connect the dots with my freckles.

In other news, a clip has been posted at the "Finding Love for Annie" website featuring my song. Here's the URL (Link changed on Aug. 18, 2005 as per Rod's request):

http://www.destinypointproductions.com/Boards/viewtopic.php?t=84

This was my big surprise. That the song is actually in the film and not just in the credits (though the entire song will still be in the credits). How cool is that? Check out the message board at the site for a new trailer and the montage scene. I can't wait to see the finished product.

Oh, and it looks like the short film I worked on here in Vegas will be going to Slamdance. I don't know if it has actually been accepted or if it's just been submitted, but either way it's still exciting.

Secondary Income

2005-07-20T15:27:00.000-07:00

Soon I'm going to be moving into my new place across town. And soon I will actually be paying rent. I've figured out this means I will need a secondary source of income.

Good news is I have two interviews tomorrow!

The first is with a Las Vegas talent agency called Image Makers of Las Vegas. Hopefully they will be able to hook me up with the ocasional extra work or random gig that requires my special talents (though I'm not quite sure what those are).

The second is with the Clark County School District. I've applied to be a substitute teacher. This would be a great job for me as it is "on call." But rather than them calling me I call in to see if there is work on a particular day that I am available. It would also be good because it won't interfere with Gatekeeping. I have also been told by my sister, who is a teacher for the county, and a fellow Gatekeeper, who subs for the county, that there is always a need for substitutes. My sister also said that schools can request certain subs if they want them and that she would try to get me on her schools list.

So wish me luck! (Or not.)

Not in Annie. 8^(

2005-07-14T13:16:00.000-07:00

I spoke with Rod today, one of the directors of Finding Love for Annie. He told me I made it to the cutting room floor. Yep, my visage will not be appearing in the film. That's okay. I think my song is still in, and apparently there's some sort of surprise, though I don't know if it's a general surprise for everyone, or just a surprise for me. In any case, I'll be surprised when I see it. If I see it. I guess we won't get our copies till after the festival circuit is done. 8^(

I want to see it!!!

It's okay. I'm a patient person...no...no I'm not. Don't care how, I want it now!

Poo.

Gatekeeper?

2005-07-03T03:36:00.000-07:00

Well, word came down from management today (or rather yesterday) that we are no longer to describe ourselves as ushers when describing our job.

I agree. We are not ushers. As David, another Gatekeeper, put it,

"We are inhabitants of the village of KA."

As inhabitants we welcome guests to the village and prepare them for the royal celebration.

We provide customer service in a way that goes beyond "usher," bringing new form to the front of house experience.

We are...

GATEKEEPERS!

Odd Dream

2005-06-23T22:48:00.000-07:00

So I had this dream the other night. In it I saved this old guy from being crushed to death by falling debris coming down from a crumbling building. After this I was by myself and started singing. It was a good song, too, and something I totaly could use in my musical.

As soon as I thought this I woke up and went to my keyboard to play the song for my fiance, my brother, and a couple other people who were in my room. Unfortunately the keyboard started messing up. It was making the sounds as if it were on the violin setting, up as many octaves as possible, and bending the pitch even higher.

After fidgeting with the plug and outlet for a bit the keyboard started working again and I played the song. My brother said it was crap.

I woke up thinking, damn that was odd and I hate waking from one dream into another. Then I remembered that there was a song, but by that time I lost it. I hate it when that happens.

Musical

2005-06-21T16:32:00.000-07:00

Okay, I'm going to do it. I'm going to write a musical.

Yes. A musical.

It'll take me a while but I already have two songs and some of the story. It's gong to be somewhat of a fairytale.

I'm going to work with Eric Nordin on the music. He helped me with the song "I Want Annie" for the film Finding Love for Annie. He doesn't know that we're going to write a musical together, but we are.

Now I just need to find someone to help me write the book and we'll be set!

I'll try posting some snippets of songs and whatnot to get you all excited. Or so you can tell me not to quit my day (night) job.

Again with the blogging

2005-06-15T01:00:00.000-07:00

Sorry to those who have been checking in and not seeing anything. Here's an update on what's been going on:

-I'm still working at MGM Grand in the KA theater as a Gatekeeper. My "character" name is 'Jehuty. It comes from one of several names for an Egyptian god that is sometimes depicted as a babboon.

-I have officialy graduated from California State University, Chico. Though I've been done since December, 2004, and have had my diploma since March.

-My brother, Torrey, graduated from University of the Pacific's Doctor of Dental Surgery program. Yep, he's a tooth doctor now.

-And I'm going to get braces, again, to try to correct my underbite. I go to San Diego tomorrow to get started. (For those who don't know my father is an orthodontist in San Diego.)

Okay, there. Now stop bitching.

Back to the Blogger

2005-05-26T10:16:00.000-07:00

Okay.
Sorry I haven't posted for a while. I'll explain:

I got the job, which you could figure out by reading the many comments left by Rod and Paige. I started a couple weeks ago. My schedule is 5:30pm - 12:30am, Friday - Tuesday. I've been trying to get used to this schedule with sleep and all.

I also did graduation commencement last weekend. I got to sing the National anthem for both days (they split the school into two groups so we aren't sitting in the hot sun for four hours).

I got to spend a day and a half just me and Nicole. That was great. We needed it. We went to the Shasta Caverns at Lake Shasta. It was fun. You cross the lake on a rickety boat, transfer to a surprisingly nice bus that takes you up the mountain, and then go into the cave. I'll post pictures soon.

When I got back to Vegas my cable and cable internet was disconnected. They don't know why, I paid the bill before it was due. Mistakes happen. I'm trying to keep up the story. When I'm finished with the next chapter I'll post it.

In the meantime check out these pictures. My co-worker Chad took them and his wife Paige posted them on her blog. Thanks guys!

This is the costume I wear as a Gatekeeper. We all wear this. Most of the women have a slight variation.

Here's a closer look at my makeup. Chad does the color for me with airbrushes. I did the eyeliner. Gary the Mime, who also got hired, was impressed and a little scared that could do my own eyeliner.

Please Vote, E-Mail list, and Oops!

2005-05-12T00:35:00.000-07:00

- On the left sidebar you may have noticed a poll. Please cast your vote on how I should write my posts.

- Also on the left is a sign up to get e-mails when I update my blog. This way you don't have to check everyday to see if it's updated.

-Well, somehow I've deleted the comments made to my posts. Sorry, I'm a newbie. Please feel free to post comments.

Jarrod

A Hyund-wha? & Pass the Motza please.

2005-05-08T23:02:00.000-07:00

Sorry, but I'm not feeling creative with this entry. I'll just give it to ya'll straight.

As I stated earlier my Dodge Neon bit the big one and died on me. Well, I got a new car. It's a 2005 Hyundai Elantra. 4-door sedan, dual air-bags, side curtain air-bags, power locks and windows, a/c, and it's an automatic. It's champagne (gold) and drives really nice. Then again, compared to the Neon, almost anything that runs would drive nice. But I'm very happy with it. Now if only I could get a job so I can pay it off.

On another note, I enjoyed Passover with my Aunt Michell, Tonya (her girlfriend), Alia (my sister), Laura (her girlfriend), Kate (their friend), and Kate's cousin whose name I can't remember. It was fun, kinda short (like this post), but I enjoyed spending time with family.

Ch. 6: The Rite of The Audee Shone

2005-05-01T18:54:00.000-07:00

I cautiously entered the cave of the Golden Lion, not knowing what might lurk around the next corner. Creeping along the wall I felt for clues, signs of where I might be headed. The high priests had instructed me to go to the Temple of the 54th god, Studio. The followers of Studio are known for their nightly rituals of dance and alcohol.

I turned a corner, and there, hidden in the wall of the cave was a large, ancient numeric symbol:

This was the place. Outside the entrance to the temple stood an older gentleman. I approached him.

"Hello, young man. Are you here for the sacred ritual?" asked the man, in a voice filled with paternal kindness.

"Yes. I am," replied I. "My name is Jarrod."

"A pleasure meeting you, Jarrod. My name is Gary. Gary the Mime." He extended his hand and we shook.

Odd, a talking mime. Will wonders never cease?

After a while more people started to arrive. And then a young man came from the entrance. The Taker of Names. We wrote our names on the Parchment of Names and were split into groups of four people.

I looked around at those in my group. Two women, Sylvia the Expert and Hope the Hopeful, and one other man, Terrence the Tall One. Sylvia had performed the rites on the last Day of Audee Shones, many moons ago. She explained the process to us. We all listened, hanging on every word, hoping for hints as to what we needed to do to please the gods.

At this point another man came out of the temple. The Usher of prospectives. He called forth the first group. This was my group. We entered the temple. Inside was a raised platform, commonly used for Studians to dance. There was also a small raised "stage" with steps leading up on either side. In front of the "stage" sat six priests known only as Audee Shoneers. They instructed us in the way of the Audee Shone.

First we paired off. One of the pair assumed the role of Gatekeeper. ( The Gatekeeper is the usher into the world of KA, providing great guest service while maintaining a distinct character from the world of the show.) The other partner portrayed an audience member. The Gatekeepr guided the audience member up the stairs, across the stage, and back down the stairs. Then the next pair went. Then the first pair went again, switching roles. Each person was Gatekeeper twice.

After performing the Dance of Improv, we were sent to the side while the Audee Shoneers conversed. After a moment we were instructed to sit before the Audee Shoneers. They then commenced in the ritual Questioning of The Prospectives. After answering the Questions of the Gods we were led back out to the cave, where we waited to be called forth once again.

Once we returned to the Floor of Dance an Audee Shoneer stood and taught us the ritual Dance of Eight Counts. The other Audee Shoneers watched us learn. Would they want us to perform this complicated thigh-slapping-pivot dance? No, they had seen enough. It was time to head back to the Temple Center of Employment. There we were given instructions to have a drug test and we would be called soon for the second interview.

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Will Jarrod be called for a second interview? What happened with the film and the Hollywood Texan? And what about the car? Discover the answers in the next installment of:

The Wacky Adventures of Jarrod in Las Vegas!!!

Ch. 5: The Wackiness Continues...

2005-04-28T15:13:00.000-07:00

Chapter 5. Jarrod takes on the Hollywood Texan

When last we left our hero (Hero? Has he really done anything "heroic?" Did he save anyone's life? I mean really, people.)...

When last we left Jarrod (Better.) he was on his way home from making his sacrifice to the Grand Gods of MGM. The high priests of Fact Checking had given Jarrod the task of Audee Shoning, a strange ritual where Jarrod must prove himself better than his peers in order to get the coveted "Role."

Before Jarrod could do so he must take on the wild man known as the Hollywood Texan.

Well, I called Regan (Regan Redding, a.k.a Regan Redding III) and he had no problem with me going to the audition. He still wants me to do the Script Super job, which I still don't think I'm getting paid to do, and said to just get there after I audition.

Wa-hoo.

Don't miss the action when Jarrod returns to the Giant Golden Lion, idol of the Grand Gods of MGM, to perform the native rite of passage, the Audee Shone.

Ch. 4: More Wacky Adventures of Jarrod in...

2005-04-27T20:00:00.000-07:00

LAS VEGAS!!!

When last we left our intrepid explorer he was standing at the mouth of the Giant Golden Lion, idol of the Grand Gods of MGM.

Chapter 4. Into the Mouth of the Lion

So today I had my "interview" with MGM Grand. I put interview in quotes because it wasn't really an interview so much as a double check of my application. When you apply for a position with MGM or New York New York you do it online. At the end of the application you get to choose an interview time. I thought it was because I was special and scored well on the verbal portion of the test*, but it seems that pretty much anyone who applies gets an "interview." You may also have to have answers for their job specific questionnaire that correspond to a certain level of what they are looking for. Or maybe it's just dumb luck.

In any case I showed up rather early for my interview time. About an hour early. This was due to the fact that I don't have a car and had to ride an unfamiliar bus system. It turns out that I was a straight shot to the MGM (about 20 minutes as the CAT flies) and didn't have to leave as early as I did.

Once there I was sent into a room with about 12 two person desks neatly aligned in their rows and columns. At the front of the room was a podium and a projection screen playing the MGM feel good promotional video set to some Tina Turner song. I think I watched it about five times. The periphery of the room was lined with more desks; the walls had various MGM themed prints hanging off them.

The oddest thing about the room was the toaster. It was a Dualit 4 slice vario toaster. Dualit is a manufacturer of catering equipment based out of the UK. Here's what the Dualit website has to say about the Vario Toaster:

"The Dualit Vario Toaster combines simplicity and sophistication perfectly. Hand assembled at our Crawley,UK Factory the toasters feature extra wide 28mm slots to accommodate a Sandwich Cage. The award winning ProHeat elements, a patented design which increases toasting efficiency & element longevity, every toaster has a removable crumb tray and an adjustable rear foot. Manually operated the Dualit toaster features switches to control the degree of browning and an ejector system which means that the toast does not pop up but stays warm until the ejector lever is pushed up."

- http://www.dualit.com

Fascinating. But what do I do when I want my 30mm bread toasted? This toaster costs Â£144.82 (about $275.77). That's some expensive toast for us interviewees.

After sitting in the holding room for about 15 minutes talking to Carlos, the bartender apprentice interviewee who currently works at TI (Treasure Island's new hip alter ego), we went into the alter chamber and gave up our sacrifice of Social Security numbers at the alter of the Computer Queue. From here we played a rousing game of Stand and Fill the Chairs, after which we spoke with a high priest of Fact Checking.

And this is why "interview" is in quotes. We were there to confirm that the information we supplied was correct. I didn't even have to confirm all of my info. Just that my references weren't current employers or family members and that my previous job was with Destiny Point Productions. I did however find out what I really applied for. The "Gatekeepers" are the "characters" who "usher" people to their seats for the show KA. Guest service meets Stanislavsky. So now I have to go on Friday and actually audition for the position. The only information I got about that was that it is at 10:00am at Studio 54.

Faced with the dilemma of either going to the audition or doing the film (see Chapter 3. Jarrod Goes "Hollywood") I began my journey back to the gapping mouth of Golden Idol. On the path I came across an odd sight. They say it's name is "Carrot Top." I believe this to be due to the bright, curly, red plumage sprouting from it's head. It's well developedmuscless straining to hold what appeared to be a "cell phone" to it's ear. What an odd sight, this "Carrot Top."

I continued to the bus stop, perplexed by the creature and pondering how it may help me with mydecisionn.

In our next episode: Jarrod Confronts the Hollywood Texan.

*There is no verbal portion of the online test. That would make for some difficult webprogrammingg.

Nicole

2005-04-26T22:38:00.000-07:00

The smartest, most selfless, most beautiful woman I know.

I Want Annie

2005-04-26T09:57:00.000-07:00

[Right Click and "Save As" the link above, or just Click and let it stream]
[About 7 Mb]

No, I'm not talking about some stripper I met here in Vegas!
This is the song I wrote, with Eric Nordin, for the movie "Finding Love for Annie."

It features Jarrod Rothstein (me) on vocals, Bryan Brophy on bass, Komoki Bunting on drums, and Joe Hammnons on guitar (lead/rhythm/electric).

If all goes well it will be used in the end credits of the film.

Chp. 1-3: The Continued Adventures of Jarrod in

2005-04-24T16:02:00.000-07:00

LAS VEGAS!!!

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Well hello there girls and boys!

In this weeks episode of The Wacky Adventures of Jarrod in Las Vegas! Jarrod looks for a job,
f(_)¢ks up his car, and prepares for filming.

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Chapter 1. Jarrod Looks for a Job

The job hunt has been slow going. I've applied to Blue Man Group, the Wynn hotel/casino, and MGM Grand. Blue Man group sent me a letter saying they are looking over my resume and will contact me if I match what they're looking for (and not to call or they will send wild, blood-thirsty wolverines after me and my kin). Wynn said no thanks. MGM Grand will be interviewing me on April 27.

The MGM Grand position is "Gatekeeper." I'm not sure what this position is. The description said that they would like applicants with improv background or theatre training, but it was posted as a regular job and not really as an "acting" position. I also believe it has something to do with the Cirque Du Soliel show "KA" which recently opened and MGM Grand.

On the brighter side of finding a job, my sister, who is also living in Las Vegas, put me in touch with a friend of hers, who is friends with the Musical Director for the ADA folks at the Venetian.
No. I don't know what ADA stands for. From what I've gleaned it's the wandering minstrels in the Venetian shopping area. It may also be the gondoliers. In any case they asked me to send them my stuff and a demo. Now I just have to get that all together. (I would have had the headshot and resume if my computer hadn't died a couple weeks before coming out here. Poo.)
I'm still working for my aunt doing parties and stuff. I'll write later as to the specifics of what this entails.

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Chapter 2. Jarrod and the Curse of the Bad Clutch

So my clutch starts going out before I head to Las Vegas. Only I don't realize it's going out. It takes Nicole and her dad driving my car and telling me that it's going out for me to notice it. And then it just gets worse. Luckily I towed it with the moving truck to get it here. And it lasted for the past two weeks. Of course the day I set out to my Uncle's (he's a mechanic) it completely craps out on me, two miles out of Vegas. So now I get to get a new car (the bright side) which I can't afford (the dark side [Luke I am your Clutch]) but for which I will be paying my parents back for the rest of eternity (or sooner if I get a job).

In the meantime I don't have a car to get me to my interview or other job related activities.

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Chapter 3. Jarrod Goes "Hollywood"

Vegas, the new Hollywood. Well, not quite. I'm going to be Script Supervisor for a short film. It's not Las Vegas specific. It actually deals with some dark subject matter to do with the entertainment industry. I'd like to say more, but I'm not supposed to.
I will say this, however. I've noticed a trend in my film career that is a little disturbing. The trend being I'm doing films that have inanimate objects as main characters. The last film I did (also my first) was "Finding Love For Annie" ( http://www.findingloveforannie.com/), which involves a "love doll" (NO! It's not porn), and the movie that's shooting next weekend has a ventriloquist's dummy (and no, this one's not porn either). If I do more films, they better not have a living sofa or teddy bear or whatnot.
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And so concludes tonight's episode of The Wacky Adventures of Jarrod in Las Vegas.
Tune in next time when Jarrod attends Passover Seder at his Aunt's house, Jarrod has his Big Interview, and how the film goes.
Thanks for watching.

Prologue: The Wacky Adventures of...

2005-04-24T15:55:00.000-07:00

Jarrod in LAS VEGAS!!!

(A repost of a mass e-mail sent April 8, 2005)

Hello everybody!

Well this is my first mass e-mail on my wild and wacky "Adventures in Las Vegas." Yep, that's right, I'm done with school (got a peice of paper with my name on it, says I have a B.A. in Musical Theatre) and I'm moving to Las Vegas!

"But Jarrod, do you have a job?"

Well, yes. My Aunt is setting me up with a job. I'm going to be makeing balloon animals....yes...balloon animals. However this is temporary, until I can find something in theatre. I have also been offered a job as Script Supervisor for what will be my second independent film. (For those of you who don't know about the first one check out www.findingloveforannie.com.) This one is a short and the shoot is only 3 or 4 days at the end of April, but that's 3 or 4 days of working on a film. Gotta love experience. There is also a small possibility that I may work on a film shooting in Las Vegas called "Lucky You." However my hopes aren't too high on that one.

"Who are you living with?"

Me, myself, and I. My parents were very kind and helped me get a one bedroom apartment. I'll be there for 4 or 5 months, then I'll be moving into a condo that my parents bought (seperate from the one they already own) and paying them rent, at a discounted rate.

"Can I visit?"

If you plan on coming to Vegas let me know. I have a couch that hasn't been used on a front porch!

(Skip the next section if you don't like lovey-dovey stuff)

"What about Nicole?"

Leaving Nicole has been the most difficult part of the whole moving proccess. Nicole and I are still very much in love, still want to get married, and we're going to work as hard as possible to get through the next year or so. It was a tough decision to make, this moving thing, and Nicole supports me 90%. The other 10% (though probably more) wants me to stay. But we both know that I can't get anything going if I stay in Chico. I love her, and apreciate how much support she's given me, not just in the last few weeks, but over the past couple of years. We are going to spend our lives together, and we'll get through this.

Well, time to take my computer apart. I'm going to try really hard to e-mail evryone and keep y'all up to date. If you want to pass this on to someone who you think might want to hear about what's going on with me, please do. If you don't want to get e-mails from me again, let me know. I won't take it personally.

Las Vegas, here I come!!