Just returned from an audition for the June challenge. I have applied for several TV shows some more long shots than others and today was the first day of experiencing an audition, it was also the first show so far to offer me one, not only that it was the ‘Apprentice’.
I had to be in the venue in Birmingham for 11.00am, upon entering the building I took the lift to the third floor and signed in, giving the two ladies on the desk a full application form (further to the online on I had completed that got me to the audition), a contributor release form (stating they could film what they liked, and portray it in anyway), a CV and photograph. After this I had to sit with other hopeful candidates in a room that had lines of chairs facing the front where signs read ‘Silence must be observed at all times.’
At five minuet intervals groups of ten candidates were directed into another room. Upon entering the room we were told to line up behind numbers on the floor (I was number one) and wait until our number was called before saying why we were the next ‘Apprentice’ in 30 seconds. I had a well honed speech prepared, I got half way through and forgot everything I was saying, out of context I said ‘splendid’ … of all things why splendid, I dont even say that in conversation! Never the less I knew my ‘Apprentice’ audition had finished then. Five of the numbers were read out, those people got through to the second round, five of us remained, we got sent home.
It was an interesting experience, and in truth I am too honest, I didn’t do enough pretending to be a business person. For some reason I lost sight of the challenge and ended up taking the audition some what seriously, but in the wrong way. Ah well whats next to apply for? I have had a couple of telephone interviews but I seem to be the wrong kind of person they are looking for. Im aiming for Come Dine With Me!
The May challenge is still incomplete, I seem to be putting it off, so the next free day I have I intend to complete the work. That free day is this weekend!
