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.

Baton Twirler?

What? Really? Age 4-9. Real cheering and baton experience is preferred...uniform, pony tails, etc.

Okay, so I did my best to prep Madison for the audition. She was super excited, because she got to wear her UCLA cheer outfit. We show up...no one is dressed accordingly. The casting director has no clue what we're talking about. But he came out saying she was super cute! Great! No sooner than I got home, the CD sent out a new request, for "real baton twirlers." Maybe I'm nuts, but I don't know any girls in that age age that can twirl a baton. SMH.

Work Week

No more than six days work in seven. (LC 551 and 552)

Work Time

All time spent getting in and out of make-up wardrobe or hairdressing shall be considered time worked. If a minor is not called to the set, but is called for a period up to 1 hour into hair/make-up, wardrobe, personal appearances, publicity, or audio recording when school is not in session, a studio teacher need not be present however a parent/guardian presence is required. (8 CCR 11762 and 11763)

Work Permit

Minors must have a current/valid "Entertainment Work Permit" before work can be granted. Permits are valid for six months. (8 CCR 11753)

Work Day

A minor may work between the hours of 5:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. on nights preceding school days or 5:00 a.m. and 12:30 a.m. On nights preceding non-school days. Exception: with 48 hour advance written approval from the DLSE minors age 8-18 may continue a performance starting before 10:00 p.m. Up to 12:00 a.m. Preceding a school day. Turnaround rule must be observed. (LCD 1308.5(a)(4) and 1308.7(a))