Really, Another One?!

Well, Madison got another audition today. Got the ticket yesterday afternoon. What's crazy is that I had booked her out for today because she was supposed to have dress rehearsal for tomorrow's ballet company showcase. The rehearsal got moved to last week, so it all worked out.

I took off from work early to take Mads. When I got home she was still asleep. I guess that's what happens when you are 4 and you have the sniffles. I had no problem not going, I'm not forcing anyone. But at the same time, what's worse the current whining or the tantrum that would ensue if we didn't't go? She ended up pulling together and leaving with me.

We went down to 90038, and found the most stunning production facility at House Casting. Went in, and were greeted warmly, a rarity in Hollywood. Signed Madison in and waited about 5 minutes. She got called in with another little girl. From what I learned after is that she got to play with an iPad. The iPad was black. She had fun.

Last week's family audition holds are going out tonight. We did not get a call. Momma is NOT ready for her close up.

Family Audition

Morgan got an audition ticket for the whole family. Matt couldn't make it, so it was up to me to represent our family, with my little ladies. Panic striken, I called in the big guns of our babysitter, Corynne to help me out. We made our way down to West Hollywood for the call. Ran into some preschool friends, which I was surprised about. We smiled. We took pictures. We were done. Simple. That's how auditions should be. Thanks Jewely and Crew!

Callback for Madison

Oh wow! She really did do well, and got a callback!! So we got to the audition, but things got switched up a bit. There were grandmas to work with and lots of kids. I think Madison was intimidated. But this is why we do those, to not be intimidated. On top of the overwhelming change, the script changed a bit.

Script:

99-Year-Old Grandma:

I’m older than you. Hell, I’m older than everyone.

4-Year-Old

Not me. I’ve seen stuff you wouldn’t believe.

The fact of the matter is, Madison was once again one of the youngest kids (yet tallest). We practiced the changed lines together, then with Grandma Norma Jean, Grandma Carolyn, and Grandma Linda. She was excited to go in for the callback with a grandma (she wanted to know if they were really 99 years old). I know she recited the lines correctly, because the casting director made sure to tell her she did, and used her as an example. But I know she didn't get it, because there was another little girl, that wiggled her hips and had "attitude" which they loved. Once again, Madison had fun, and she's warming up in front of the camera and people :-)

Audition for Madison

Madison got a call for an audition with "words," as we say at home, for a pharmaceutical company. So she practiced her words, and nailed them down before the audition!

Script

99-Year-Old Grandma:

I’m older than you. Hell, I’m older than everyone.

4-Year-Old

Not me. 99-Year-Old

Maybe not you.

4-Year-Old

I’ve seen stuff you wouldn’t believe.

It was cute watching her practice, and she practiced with everyone...Mommy, Nonni and Papa! After the audition the casting director stopped me and said that Madison did really great! Madison said she had fun. Momma's happy.