Wednesday, March 19, 2008, 05:13 PM PST [
my blog]
WOW! I AUDITIONED FOR A TV SHOW LAST NIGHT!

So because I have my lil daughter I have a different mindset than a lot of people that are in show business. What I mean by that is that I am more focused on being a father so trying to be on TV and venturing farther out of my radio comfort zone isn't something I necessarily want or need to do. HOWEVER, when my phone rings and there is opportunity at the other end, I never say no :) So a contact I have at MTV told me about this new show called Rock the Cradle that will be debuting in April on MTV. Basically, they need a host. Since I'm on the radio already some casting people just assume that I have some ok broadcasting skills that will translate into some TV work... it's a smart assumption but it adds pressure to your boy!

So there I was.... sitting in a room full of SUPER good looking guys and girls... I felt the LEAST attractive by far.... I cant say I care much though since I pride myself on my personality and not my crooked smile :)
When I was called into read for the position I walked into what seemed like a room where lots of TV is and has been shot.... lots of sound proofing and it seemed very dark..... There was one light shining on the spot where I was supposed to stand and there was a camera right of that spot.... this cool guy Billie held up some cue cards and as I looked off into the shadows there was probably about 2 people standing there watching my every move.... ADDRENALINE WAS BLAZIN AT THAT POINT!!!!

Ok... so I did the best I could and let me tell you, when you read a line and someone watching you say something like, "NICE", or "good read", YOU START TRIPPPIN! You're like. "What???? Nice?? Good read??? holy crap I think they like me!!!" ... dude... ur mind starts going into overload and it all feels so close and you almost start telling yourself that if you finish this thing strong you might actually have a shot at this gig!!!!!
And then it's over. And my phone hasn't rang once. crazy, but just like anything I'm glad I got the experience because maybe next time I'll be even that much more comfy doin' my thing....
worrrrrrdddd.......
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