unless the shows casting directors are reading this post and take pity on me!
I'm a HUGE fan of The Biggest Loser, so imagine my surprise when it was announced that the show would be holding an Open Casting Call here in Houston. This was an opportunity that I wouldn't be able to let pass by and I was bound and determined to take my shot at landing a spot on the show.
For years I've dreamt of beingJillian's bitch on the ranch/campus. The torture, the drama, the weight loss; I'd be really good at the game, black is definitely my color and Jillian screaming at me to get "my fat ass back on the treadmill" I could totally hang. I planned on going in and WOWING the casting people, I mean who wouldn't LOVE me?!?!?!?
From the looks of it, I will likely NEVER get that chance. I know, I'm totally shocked too!
I arrived at the Dave & Buster's really early, 5:15 a.m., to beat the crowds. I wasn't the only one thinking ahead. I was #70 in line and pretty confident in the task ahead. As I sat reading my book, I watched as person, after person, after person began to arrive after me. The line grew longer and longer as the minutes passed. At 9:15 a.m. an "official"minion intern began walking down the line informing us of what the process ahead would look like. We were given a one page application and were told to sit tight, the "games" would begin shortly.
At about 10 a.m. the first group of 120 people were led into the Dave & Buster's. Our 1st challenge was climbing the stairs to the second floor of the facility. Not an easy feat when we're all FAT and out of shape.
When we finallyhiked made it upstairs we were sat at tables of 12 and left to wait again. This is where the groups of tables chatted away, laughed and introduced ourselves to our neighbors. Leonard, one of the men at my table, thought it would be interesting to see how many total pounds our table as a WHOLE weighed. So, we passed around a sheet of paper and everyone wrote down their weights. No need to lie here, since it's because of our weight that we wanted to be on the show to begin with. After calculating the large numbers Leonard announced that we were just under 4,000 pounds, almost two tons. Yes, you heard me right, TWO.TONS! Now if that's not an eye opener, I don't know what is.
As we waited for our tables turn in the spotlight Houstonian Amber, the 1st contestant dismissed in season 4, walked around answering questions about the show, what would happen if we were picked and sharing her short, but well worth it experience. She shared a lot of great information and tips on making a great 1st impression.
It was then our tables turn. Two groups of 12 were led into a BIG party room. 1 group was led to the right and the other to the left. We were sat at a long luncheon table and then the casting director informed us of the process. The casting director that my group saw was Ian. He explained that he would go one by one and that we would have 20 seconds, each, to tell him about ourselves and why we wanted to be on The Biggest Loser. 20 seconds, really? Ian had obviously NEVER heard me talk.
One of the girls at my table changed the words to Sexy Back to make her point. A brother/sister team did a little song and dance. Another woman cried as she talked about her children. Me, I had everything I wanted to say in my head and I totally broke under the pressure of 11 strangers and a 20 second rule. I was outgoing, I was excited, I was peppy, but I don't have kids or an illness that prevents me from losing weight, and I didn't prepare a song. I just sat there thinking, wow I should have been more creative.
After the last person made her 20 second speech Ian informed us that "they" would be in contact with anyone they wanted to speak to again within 3 days. He said he understands that it's hard to say everything in 20 seconds with 11 strangers staring you down, and that we were still more than welcome to send in video applications. We said our goodbyes and I was on my way.
All, in all, I had a pleasant experience. I wish I would have said more, or prepared a more creative presentation of myself, but this was a chance that I had to take and I'm glad I did.
There's still a chance that they'll call, but I'm not holding my breath.
I will be working on my really creative video and I'm open to any ideas. Lets hope I can get it done and post marked before the March 31 deadline.
BL, you haven't heard the last of me.
Stay tuned for the "What I Should Have Said in My 20 Second Interview" post. If you're lucky you'll read all about it tomorrow.
Wow, if you're still with me, YOU ROCK! I'm long winded tonight, and for that I'm sorry.
I'm a HUGE fan of The Biggest Loser, so imagine my surprise when it was announced that the show would be holding an Open Casting Call here in Houston. This was an opportunity that I wouldn't be able to let pass by and I was bound and determined to take my shot at landing a spot on the show.For years I've dreamt of being
From the looks of it, I will likely NEVER get that chance. I know, I'm totally shocked too!
I arrived at the Dave & Buster's really early, 5:15 a.m., to beat the crowds. I wasn't the only one thinking ahead. I was #70 in line and pretty confident in the task ahead. As I sat reading my book, I watched as person, after person, after person began to arrive after me. The line grew longer and longer as the minutes passed. At 9:15 a.m. an "official"
At about 10 a.m. the first group of 120 people were led into the Dave & Buster's. Our 1st challenge was climbing the stairs to the second floor of the facility. Not an easy feat when we're all FAT and out of shape.
When we finally
As we waited for our tables turn in the spotlight Houstonian Amber, the 1st contestant dismissed in season 4, walked around answering questions about the show, what would happen if we were picked and sharing her short, but well worth it experience. She shared a lot of great information and tips on making a great 1st impression.
It was then our tables turn. Two groups of 12 were led into a BIG party room. 1 group was led to the right and the other to the left. We were sat at a long luncheon table and then the casting director informed us of the process. The casting director that my group saw was Ian. He explained that he would go one by one and that we would have 20 seconds, each, to tell him about ourselves and why we wanted to be on The Biggest Loser. 20 seconds, really? Ian had obviously NEVER heard me talk.
One of the girls at my table changed the words to Sexy Back to make her point. A brother/sister team did a little song and dance. Another woman cried as she talked about her children. Me, I had everything I wanted to say in my head and I totally broke under the pressure of 11 strangers and a 20 second rule. I was outgoing, I was excited, I was peppy, but I don't have kids or an illness that prevents me from losing weight, and I didn't prepare a song. I just sat there thinking, wow I should have been more creative.
After the last person made her 20 second speech Ian informed us that "they" would be in contact with anyone they wanted to speak to again within 3 days. He said he understands that it's hard to say everything in 20 seconds with 11 strangers staring you down, and that we were still more than welcome to send in video applications. We said our goodbyes and I was on my way.
All, in all, I had a pleasant experience. I wish I would have said more, or prepared a more creative presentation of myself, but this was a chance that I had to take and I'm glad I did.
There's still a chance that they'll call, but I'm not holding my breath.
I will be working on my really creative video and I'm open to any ideas. Lets hope I can get it done and post marked before the March 31 deadline.
BL, you haven't heard the last of me.
Stay tuned for the "What I Should Have Said in My 20 Second Interview" post. If you're lucky you'll read all about it tomorrow.
Wow, if you're still with me, YOU ROCK! I'm long winded tonight, and for that I'm sorry.
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