Fan Forum - View Single Post - Gilmore Girls Spoilers and Speculation #103

gjoni · 11-23-2006, 04:59 AM

Thanks for the thread, Caf.

Happy Thanksgiving!

I don't think this has been brought over yet, from Ingrid Sanai Buron's web page:

Then I had an audition for a Guest Starring role on “Gilmore Girls”. Now this is one of my favorite shows. And it is very difficult to get on because it has a huge recurring cast – so there are not that many roles available. And I did have an audition once before -but I was not able to make it because I was filming another TV show. But it has been a while. And I do not know if this is the last year of the show or not – and I would love to be on the show - so the pressure was on!

When I went in to audition on the Warner Brothers lot I was very nervous. It was a great part of a very perky (and fast talking! This is “Gilmore Girls” after all) realtor. So I showed up early – because this was straight to producers. When I got there – one of the CDs (who I know from workshops) said she had kept pulling out my p&r over and over again – but was waiting to call me in for a great role. So that was a huge vote of confidence. But also pressure – because now I knew she really wanted me for the role and I needed to make her proud in the audition. I got a chance to do a quick pre-read with the other casting director. And before I knew it – it was time to audition.

There were a ton of people squished in a small room, including the director and some producers. It went well – I got lots of laughs. And one of the producers said “I would buy a house from you just because of your jacket (I was wearing a bubble gum pink tweed jacket that screamed perky realtor to me). As I left I noticed I was competing with about seven other women (and two of them had been series regulars on other tv shows!). But on the way home I got the call I booked the job!

Soon it was time to film. Before my filming day I went to the Warner Brothers lot for my costume fitting. And I found out from the costume designer that I was not filming on the WB lot – but at a house. Curses. That means I do not get to film on the WB lot again (for “Without A Trace” I had to film on location as well).

So the next day I was filming on location in a house in the Valley. Unfortunately, I was battling a cold. I woke up still feeling very sick and hoarse. I was guzzling tea, using a steam inhaler, sucking on lozenges – you name it. So when you see the show – I voice will sound a bit hoarse.

I got to the base camp and went to my trailer. I was then sent to the hair and make up trailer. I then got to meet Lauren Graham. She came in the trailer and said hello to me and shook my hand. She was just lovely.

We then had to go up to the house for a rehearsal. In the van I met David Sutcliffe (who plays Christopher). He was also incredibly nice. And I said hello again to the director, Jackson Douglas (who plays Sookie’s husband – Jackson.). He was also very friendly. We were shooting in this gorgeous house and it was very hot (it was almost 100 degrees! In November! ICK). But we got right to work rehearsing.

Then before I knew it – it was time to film. During all the filming I was not given any direction about my acting. So I just gave the same performance I did at the audition and hoped it was ok. I was also trying to not cough – which was a bit difficult. And I was sweating like crazy – since it was sweltering in the house and I was dressed in a wool coat (since the episode is set in December in Connecticut). But I got great feedback from the director and I even kept making David Sutcliffe laugh. Now that’s a compliment!

Then they had to do the reverse angle–where the camera would be on me for my close ups. So while waiting I had a nice long talk with David. He was so kind – saying what a great actor I am and that I should be on a series (if only!). I also chatted with Jackson – turns out he is from Seattle. So we talked about Seattle and how his career started. It was great – I was treated like an equal and had some wonderful conversations.

We then filmed my close ups. Lauren and David were squished by the camera – so while I was doing my lines I looked at them – and they were so adorable – I forgot my lines! It hit me how surreal this all was. So I said “I am so sorry – they were so cute – I forgot my lines!” That made everyone laugh. And a few more takes and I was done. Both David and Lauren came up to me and shook my hand and said I did a fantastic job. And then the director did the same. It was so nice to hear.

Then as I was walking back to the van to take us to base camp – a crew member ran up to me and grabbed my arm. She said “If I were you – I would want to know this. Everyone at the monitor said you were amazing and were thrilled with you”. Wow! I thanked her profusely for telling me. It is great to hear that everyone was happy with my performance. It is so nerve wracking coming on a show – I just wanted to do a great job.

Then in the van on the way back to base camp I sat next to Lauren and I told her I filmed a small part in her movie “Because I Said So”. So we then talked about that movie, and “Gilmore Girls”. She shared her thoughts on the changes this season and how in some ways it is better – some ways it is worse. It was great. She then thanked me again and said I did an amazing job and to be sure and stay for lunch.

So that was it! Altogether a wonderful experience.

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This is as good as sides!! This scene is for 7.10 - Merry Fisticuffs.

L/C are looking for a house?!

Plus, go to "fun stuff" and she has cast sheets for that episode - though I think we already have more info than what's there.