Joining the War Effort

During WWII, many Hollywood actors put their careers on hold to join the fight against Hitler's tyranny -- joining the Army, Air Force or shooting propaganda films in support of the war effort.

We're fighting a very different war these days, one against COVID.

And I'm certainly not a famous Hollywood actor. (See SUB-LEBRITY*)

But let's face it -- roles in lower-budget film & stage productions for non-famous older gay actors without an easily identifiable type (cop, lawyer, construction worker) are thin on the ground these days.

So I've decided to take advantage of this slow period, and join the war effort against COVID.

Particularly, I'm working with a private school in West Angeles -- assisting with weekly testing of students, and tracking & recording the results, as well as their ever-changing vaccination statuses.

After over a year and a half of simply reacting to COVID news from a safe distance, it actually feels great to be contributing, and to be working to help control, fight and hopefully eventually get some control over this ever-evolving battle.

I hear some of you already! "Mr. Big-Mouth Liberal working at a fancy private school?" Don't get me wrong. I am still a very staunch advocate of reforming public education -- of bringing back the arts, and reintroducing civics and government into required curriculum, for starters.

But even I can't deny that these are some of the most polite, well-behaved and self-aware kids I have ever met. The staff are all incredibly nice. And the location? It's like working on a beautiful ranch.

And after all, don't we need liberal rich people on our side, too, after all!?

Don't get me wrong. I'm still submitting for that (rare) role I'd be right for. I'm still working on some writing projects (which are never quick).

But enough with these "day gigs" for insulting lawyers & anal-retentive CPAs. It's time to join the fight full time.

As much as I enjoy it, I can't wait until my services are no longer needed!