Untitled Reality

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I did a networking event back in September and met with a producer of a touring production company and we hit it off. We mostly talked about how to break into touring and possible vacation sub opportunities. I was really excited to connect with this company after the event, but I didn't get their contact information until 3 weeks later. Regardless, I sent an email anyway, hoping to get my foot in the door.

In October, I got offered to SM a show at a company that I've worked at before. I accepted the offer and it starts in January. I even got to choose my ASM who I enjoy working with.

Last week, I decided to follow up with the producer, since it was over a month since I initially emailed them. They got back the next day and apologized for not responding earlier. They said they were in the process of finding a PSM for their next tour that starts in January and would be interviewing ASMs after. They then asked if I would like to be considered and that they'll keep my resume in the mix for vacation covers as well.

Here is where I messed up.

I responded said I had a show in January.

I should have consulted with more people before I said that because when I told my colleagues, they told me I should have taken the interview.

Since the January show is 6 weeks away and I haven't signed a contract, my colleagues encouraged me to email them back and say "Circumstances have changed with the show in January. And I would love to be considered for an interview."

Idk, it feels a little disingenuous. And I'm worried they backtracking might make me look bad.

Again, this is not a guarantee. I don't even know if it would actually be an interview or them just handing my resume to the PSM they hire. I don't know. But I feel like I jumped the gun.