I had a successful audition on Thursday night with the SES. At the time we were told we would be doing 3 elements........an interview, networking and finally we would be videoed role playing as SES recruits having an argument. The idea is that a group of SES recruits were finishing a course and needed to be assessed. We had to act in the 3 elements to create real life situations for them.
We arrived at Rooty Hill RSL around 2pm on Saturday the 26.07.08 for an introduction to the SES. We meet fellow actors and were briefed on the expectations of the following day. Around 6pm we moved to the function room for a 3 course meal. We then moved onto the first round of interviews before finishing for the day.
We arrived at the Rooty Hill RSL before 8:00am on Sunday the 27.07.08. We were immediately fitted into our costume (the SES orange overalls) and briefed on what would follow. We were already given several scenarios as suggestions for our conflict. The role played by my partner Nikki and I was of 2 SES officers.......both with over 10 years service.....we were friends......during a training session we have a falling out and have an argument. During the argument an SES officer enters and tries to moderate and come to a resolution. This is videoed.
After 2 sessions we moved onto more interviews, lunch, and finished the day with networking.
All in all it was an great weekend. We were told we would not receive a cash payment for our time as the State Emergency Service is a non profit organisation. However, the experience alone was worth the weekend. As we finished the day we were presented with thank you gifts. As I drove home in my car I totaled exactly the cost of my time and what I received.
I was gone for a total of 16 hours.
I received:
footage for my show reel (DVD to be posted)
1 pair of Dunlop Volleys
1 SES collectable spoon
1 SES brass drink coaster
1 SES key ring torch
1 SES pen
1 SES fridge magnet
3 fully catered for meals
as well as experience and some industry friends.
I would suggest that I actually did receive payment and it was definitely worth my while.
