About 2 weeks ago I was sitting at the Dishone Satellite Kiosk where I work, praying that someone would walk by so that I could give them my shpeal about how they should switch service providers. During this time I get a phone call from this unknown number that has a strange area code. Of course my curiosity spikes and I answer the phone:
"Is Aubree There?"
"This is She...."
"Hi Aubree, My name is Anna Marie from Hollywood. I don't know if you remember, but last year at Woods Cross you went to a career fair. Well one of my agents happened to be there and noticed you and thought you had this special look that we have been searching for. She brought me back your information and I have been saving it for the next time I come to Salt Lake so that I can audition you."
"Wait what?! Haha Seriously?"
"Haha yes! What are you more interested in Modeling or Acting?
"Honestly I have no idea. I have only had minimal experience in both areas. I did High School plays and was on a Fashion Team modeling wedding dresses, but that where my experience stops."
"That is not a problem! I will train you for both and then see what you like. Just to give you an idea of some things I have done, I have gotten 7 girls onto America's Next Top Model. I have worked with movies such as Mr. and Mrs. Smith, all the Spiderman Movies, Catch Me If You Can, ect. as well as TV shows such as CSI, Prison Break, Hannah Montana, and Good Luck Charlie.
"Oh my GOSH!"
.....ok so the conversation went on longer than this, but this is just the overview. I spent a majority of the time asking her questions and trying to figure out if it was a prank or a scam. As you can imagine I was pretty much jumping up and down while trying to keep my voice cool and collected. My neighbors at the T-Mobile booth gave me some strange looks, but honestly I did not care! I mean how many times in your life do you get a call from Hollywood people because they want an audition with you? WITH ME!
Well after that I decided I needed to get in shape and so I hurried to call up different people to give me some advice. (you can read more about this part of the story in my other entry entitled "Hunger and Pain.") Well my Audition has come and gone and It was probably one of the most unique experiences of my life.
I had to leave Provo around 730 in order to get to the Hilton in Salt Lake on time. I met my dad at our home in Bountiful and we took off. When we got to the Hilton we discovered Anna expounded her story about what we should expect. Rather than meeting with her individually there were about 20 other people aged 11 to 22. The average age was probably 14-16. Its probably a bad thing that me and my dad went together because the moment we approached the sign in table we started eying each other trying not to laugh. There was one girl in these cat eye glasses that was talking to her dad in this extraordinarily fake English Accent. I swear my dad was going to bust a gut! Oh the things I drag my parents into.
Well they showed us a promotional video of all there success stories (of course my dad joked through the whole thing as I gave him the evil eye) and then they brought all the contestants...Is that even the right word?... well they brought everyone auditioning to the back of the room where they had us practicing doing a slate and a goldfish commercial... you know, "I just love Pepperidge Farm Goldfish! Its the snack that smiles back :D" It was hilarious!! I was trying so hard not to laugh. My dad made friends with some of the parents which is good because we ended up being there like 2 hours over what we expected. The other people that were auditioning felt just as out of place as me. One girl got picked up at Walmart by an agent! And all of us were just as surprised to be there.
After we perfected and performed our slate and commercial for everyone we had to move on to runway walking. I think the guys definitely had the best time with this;) haha they were all so shy and embarrassed! First we had to do the basic "T" turn. This is just when you walk to the end make your feet into a T and then ball change so you can walk back down to the start. Apparently I had natural Poise! haha then we had to do a walking backwards move that allows you to flirt with the audience longer. OH MY!! haha I just had to give props to my dad though. I really appreciated those cat call he sent me when it was my turn on the platform. ****Word of advice to all you future models: Make sure you keep your hand on the smalled part of your waist so you can accentuate your body**** The lady that was teaching us seriously had on 7 inch platform heels! Do not even ask me how she walked.
I really loved getting to know all the other people. They were so fun! and I really hope they got a chance to move on, but I never did get to talk to them again once they called my name to go talk to one of the managers.
I got the pleasure of meeting with a guy named Marvin or something. He was nice! apparently he has the ability to completely read people and know who they are and what they are like within only 2 min of talking to them. From looking at me he could tell I had a fun quality about me that is determined and dedicated. My dad would tell him something about me and he would be like, "ya i can tell.." and then nod his head in this very concentrated profound way. I think he is psychic... lets be honest. I stood up and did my slate and commercial for him and he LOVED my animated facial expressions. He told me that he is very picky about who he brings onto work with and after saying that he would sign me on immediately for the acting/ commercial program. I would also be a great magazine/ print model, but in order to do runway i'd have to grow another 7 or so inches! I guess I better get on that;) He told me he loves the fact that I am in school and that says a lot about my dedication and ability to work hard.
Well all this sounded great until he informed me I would have to pay 2000 dollars to take these classes every other Saturday in Salt Lake. But don't worry he offered me a 400 dollar scholarship... Thanks that will help a lot... Needless to say I ended up turning it down. It was a sad moment, but I guess I will find someway to survive.
So my fellow audience members: you almost knew someone famous... and so ended my almost Hollywood Experience :D
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