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I got my first paycheck from the acting studio yesterday.

Actually, I got two checks, but only one was legit.

Wednesday marked the first class of SS's drama audition and I am the TA. He really worked me. He has me come two hours early, and I type up whatever is needed and go over the class lesson plan with him. He is a neurotic, so he needs reassurance. Then, the plan sort of rests on my shoulders.

Throughout the class, he would turn to me after a scene and ask what I thought. I just tried to be honest and detailed. Twice he got super excited and yelled yes! thats what I was thinking!

That made me feel good, and gave me some legitimacy in front of the class.

They are all really good actors. Some better than others, but some better than me.

The second check I got was for Tuesday. TR, who I assist in the comedy class, had a callback so I taught the class for the first two hours. It was slightly rough. I gave some good feedback, and got some good performances out of people, but I was only really good at helping those who have mad skills. They could take my adjustments. Those who are more green couldn't really translate what I wanted into a performance. I suppose if I had more time, I could have gotten it out of them, but the excercise we were doing called for me to give them like a minutes worth of review and adjustment, and then they were off.

Well, last night, TR gave me a check for doing that. Out of his own pocket. I tried to give it back, but he insisted. He said he knows what it is like interning, and he really appreciates all that I do for him, and he just wanted to give me that because I deserve it.

He is such a great guy. I have so much fun with him.

Tonight, I am guesting with his improv group. They are a very seasoned group, and I am a bit nervous, but I'm just going to go out there and listen and have fun. TR showed me the game list last night and which ones I will be doing, so it looks like fun.

All week long I have been on a mad writing streak. For the sketch class. I have two to get done today. One in a half an hour from now, so I should end this and go get dressed.

Toodles.