"That's a wrap on a day where I acted like I knew what I was doing" is the quote for today from Wendy. Coupled with Jo from Art Journal Journey and her theme "Wonderfully Wild" I give you my latest Art Journal page.
"Annabel was an aspiring young actress and she had got a part in a new TV Movie which was set on safari. She loved the fact that at long last she had a part, albeit a small one it was, nevertheless a part.
It was a lovely movie and the people who were starring in it were ever so kind to her, recognising that this was her first role where she had a speaking part. She loved getting up and going to work each morning. This was helped, in no small way, by the fact that the leading man was an absolute 'dish'. All her friends had pictures of him up on their bedroom walls and she could see him every day now for however long it took to make the movie. She was the envy of all of her friends. But she didn't tell them he was a bit stuck up. Neither did she tell any lies and say he spoke with her often.
The director was a bit grumpy at times and she had been told off on a couple of occasions for being stood in the wrong place. Those times had made her feel a bit sad and she wondered if she would ever make the grade and become a movie star. It had been her wish for so long to work in movies, maybe go to Hollywood at some time.
When she wasn't required for a scene she would sit and dream, especially if the leading man was around, dream of being his leading lady in some Oscar winning film. She had found a little spot to sit without getting in the way where she could watch what was going on some days. Finally it was the part of the movie where she had her speaking part. She had been told to begin doing her breathing exercises about five to ten minutes before she was due on set. One, two, three - breathe in - one, two, three - breathe out. Slowly she began the exercises the wardrobe lady had told her to do before she went on stage.
The moment arrived and Annabel walked on from the right side, delivered her lines, acted the part and then five minutes later walked off.
"Phew!" she uttered "that's a wrap on a day where I acted like I knew what I was doing" she said in her head as she walked off.
"Well done" said a deep melodious voice. As Annabel looked up she saw it was the leading man who smiled down at her. "It's a great feeling isn't it? I remember my first day on set, it can be nerve wracking." And with that he walked off. Annabel felt dizzy, HE had spoken to her! She had just done her first role and it had been a 'take'. Maybe one day she would be his leading lady herself."
