Describe your average day making How Hard is Waving? in lockdown…
ROSA
On days I was filming scenes, I woke up at 9, got ready and in costume and we started filming at 10, as this is when the lighting was just right. We filmed for about 2 hours on average, depending on the length of the scene. After lunch, I had a few hours of schoolwork, followed by a break and then in the evening we often had rehearsals for the next scene we had to film, which lasted around an hour.
NORAH
Sniff around, check what was happening. I wasn’t in all the films - it was easy to tell what kind of day it was: when filming included me, Rache had chicken in her hands, when not, I had Rachael’s boot up my backside. She can be quite abrupt. I liked to sit in Gran’s chair. I wasn’t always welcome.
What did you learn from making How Hard is Waving?
ROSA
As my first professional work, it was lots of fun to be able to learn about the rehearsal and filming process and everything that comes along with it, for example, the importance of continuity between takes and scenes.
NORAH
That acting is really, really, easy, you just have to be natural. I think I’m good at it - I can ramp up the cute no problem. I also learnt that I like toast.
Which was the hardest episode to make and why?
ROSA
For me, the hardest episode to make was the first episode, as I was still getting used to playing this character and filming, but it became easier and I got more used to it as we continued to film. Furthermore, it was difficult handling all of the different props and pretending to be reacting to things that Ryan was doing on the other side of the call when in reality there was nobody there.
NORAH
The disco. Rache made me stay up and dress up. We didn’t finish filming until 12:30am over three nights and I bet nobody notices the bloody disco dress I’m wearing. It was degrading, I see myself as a serious dog actor now.
Which was your favourite one, and why?
ROSA
My favourite episode to film was the disco scene as I had lots of fun covering myself and my room with lights and having fun dancing on my bed.
NORAH
I liked the toothpaste one. Rache actually rubbed her hands with dog treats not toothpaste and licking it off was lush.
What made it worth it?
ROSA
It's lots of fun to be able to watch the episodes each week on our TV on BBC iPlayer, and see the finished result with all of the music and editing cuts and see what we’ve done and participated in.
NORAH
I’m thinking of a career change from being a stay at home dog, to a professional dog actor. I’m going to audition for Sandy in Annie when it’s next on Broadway.
Finally - someone who tells the truth about what it’s really like to be a star! The hard work. The sacrifices. The rewards. Thanks Norah.
ReplyNo problem, someone has to tell it how it is...did I mention, now I am also starring in 'Love Through Double Glazing', that I'm going to get my own trailer with a star on the door? Almost makes it worth it!
ReplyWell done, Rosa and Norah, on your TV debuts! Let’s hope all the film offers come rolling in. Lots of love, Auntie Stella
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