{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"04. Journal - My TV Pilot Audition: The Bisexual Thirst Trap","description":"Summer 2001. I quit my job. A temp agency side-eyes me. Then a one-day notice for a \u201cgay Sex and the City\u201d pilot. TV-MA: comedy, cold reads, no nudity clause, and a director in chaos.  I got the call: a spontaneous one-day notice to audition for a TV pilot the producers called a \u201cgay Sex and the City.\u201d This episode is a comedy of errors on a soundstage. I break down the mechanics: hitting marks, bad auditions, cold readings that go sideways, plus negotiating no nudity clauses when you\u2019re still working a 9-5.  The director was a mess. The network wanted stereotypical interracial couples on cable TV in 2001. The pilot was never made. The story? Still teaching me how to outlast Hollywood. Inspired by Sharon Gless' audiobook  memoir (and great physical book) "Apparently There Were Complaints" If you\u2019ve ever tried to act and pay rent in the same week, this one\u2019s for you. \ud83d\udc96 Let's Keep Talking About Hollywood! \ud83d\udc96 This podcast is a labor of love, funded entirely by incredible listeners across the globe. If you love the intimacy and honesty of these stories, you can help protect our independence: Donate to the Podcast: Any amount, no matter how small, fuels the engine! Drop a tip here: letstalkabouthollywood.com My Hollywood Reset GoFundMe: Help me rewrite the rules! Every dollar or social media share means the world: GoFundMe Link  https:\/\/gofund.me\/9fa60a3b2 Rate This on Your App & Share: If you have a moment, tap what you think the show deserves on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and share your favorite episode with a friend! ","author_name":"Let\u2019s Talk About Hollywood\u2122","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/593375","html":"