Finding jobs, auditions, & mental breakdowns | NYC Actor Vlog!

Welcome back to another weekly vlog! In this video I go over major day job updates (I have about a thousand side hustles now, haha) novel writing updates, auditions, and went through a bit of a rough patch mid-week. Hope this video gives you some perspective of what it is truly like being an actor living and hustling in NYC!
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[@mel99500]

Dear Mel, I follow you now since probably three years and I wanted to share with you my gratitude for your vlogs.
I started studying musical theatre in Munich back then (I´m from Germany) and you inspire me every time I watch your videos to really appreciate the work I am doing but also seeing the tough sides of the job we do. I mean Germany is not really known for musical theatre and so the job possibilities are more generous, especially for us who are already studying it at a state-funded university. But still...in february I will start auditioning for real and it scares me a lot! You´re good vibes but also your honesty concerning your feelings about not getting a callback or struggeling through auditions helps me and I wanted to thank you for that!
I wish you all the best and good luck for everything in your life! I believe in you and your art!

[@melcabeyvlogs]

Ahh this was amazing to read. I am SO glad my videos have been helpful, this is exactly why I make them. I am wishing you all the best as well.

[@celxstria7871]

I live for your blogs! Thanks for sharing 🙌🏽❤️

[@huhhhh5508]

Omgggg just discovered you!!!! Will be binging your videos 💕

[@Sakura-zu4rz]

I haven't had any fun lately, 😭 so it was fun. You bring me joy!❤🙂I love the kind and generous heartwarming atmosphere that you create, your kind, easygoing, warm vibe. ❤I like the essence how you live on. I need to be true to myself and find a job I am passionate about. I want to find a way to live as who I really am.

[@nicole27126]

First off, I wanted to thank you for your channel! I'm an Equity actor and rarely get to see vlogs that I identify with so much! It's nice to feel less alone! Secondly, I totally agree with your thoughts on holding the energy of an audition to your chest until a decision is made. There is something about it that feels like holding it close makes for a stronger resonance with the universe, and in turn a better chance of it coming to fruition. I'm also a believer that "what's yours is yours" (which I realize is contradictory...but whatever...lol). Anyway, thanks again! Keep up the great work!

[@melcabeyvlogs]

Thank you so so much. I feel like I have to be super transparent or I would rather not post at all, haha. I'm really glad that don't feel as alone

[@blabbinglobster]

Hang in there, kiddo. You've already achieved more than most aspiring performers ever achieve - and even bigger things are on the way for you. I can feel it!

[@melcabeyvlogs]

thank you!!!!!

[@kynzigumm4952]

Something I think is SUPER beneficial when teaching young kids with a wider age range is teaching progressions and which kid is ready to level up and which are still slow and steady learning basic techniques

[@fbueller]

24:30 You are so mentally strong! I really admire your honesty in sharing tough times and ability to keep moving forward. I can’t wait to read your book!

[@melcabeyvlogs]

Thank you!!!

[@PaigeKosik]

I can totally relate to this vlog!! I've been reminding myself lately that I made this decision, and that I am choosing this life as a performer too!! Hang in there girl my fav quote is, "What is meant for you, won't go by you"

[@blabbinglobster]

Paige, I just checked out some of your videos and you are a fantastic talent, too.

[@PaigeKosik]

@@blabbinglobster Thank you so much !!

[@rhondaharris3291]

A Chorus Line is my ALL TIME favorite show and in my next life(I am 56) I vow to be Val(lol) on stage. So you wear that shirt with PRIDE girl...I have A Chorus Line hoodie, but I can't ever make the claim that I have been in the show....but YOU can. Keep on keeping on......:)

[@melcabeyvlogs]

Awwww! It really is the most amazing show, isn't it?!

[@cathiek8028]

Am guessing you may know about the no-knead overnight bread thing? It takes very little time and is really easy. I've only tried the regular bread version and that one is truly yummy. I just throw the 4 ingredients together in a bowl at night, let the overnight proofing do its thing and bake it the next day. I checked for a gluten-free version and saw one at The Sassy Dietitian website. Although I haven't tried it, it looks really good. I'm guessing it tastes better and is cheaper?

[@soldierboy9313]

Keep on auditioning...even the greats went through it..they kept going.. James Dean, John Travolta, Al Pacino...all ran around New York Auditioning and performing