Ok- so this is not my personality but I tried out for a reality TV show. I don't remember what day it was, but one day in May I headed down into Minneapolis to the Lumber Exchange building (I think- it is that the one across from the 90's) and stood in line to try out. I was lost and called Jamie and Rachel at work because ABC's website did not say which building- just an address. I took a half day off work to get lost downtown?!?!? No Way Jose!
All you had to do was prepare a song you wanted to sing and also another from the list the posted online. The line wasn't bad for waiting- you had to fill out a form to sign your life away- really your whole life!- emotional damages- mental damages- physical damages- you name it. They wanted to know way too much. Have you suffered any traumas in you life? (yeah- like I am going to disclose something like date rape so you can rip my heart out on national TV and make me an emotional basketcase!)
What about your work, your family, you hobbies...What style of singer are you? I assumed Rock. I sat outside and put on my make up- they taped us as we were there on the sidewalk waiting. I ended up talking with the people around me after I listened to 4 Non Blondes - "What's Up?" on my CD player. I picked that song because I like it and it is good a capella. I also picked from their list, Toni Braxton's "Unbreak My Heart", because I already knew it.
They took us into the club in the basement in two groups of three, six at a time. You walked to a table met a guy who asked lots of questions, decent hand shake- great eye contact. Interviewer was trying to pry out of a Contestant #1, a girl that I tried out with, if she was easy/slutty beacuse she heard about the try outs through the club- she sang a show tune. Interviewer tried to find out if the guy I tried out with, Contestant #2 was "really religious"- he sang a pop rock song. I was being asked questions about if I am really "Type A" and would do anything to win because I am a competitivemore than taht before I make a move- I don't think it was the answer Mr. Interviewer wanted.
After round one of questions you sang for 30 seconds or until the guy cut you off. Then MORE questions. Our group of 3 was leaving and the Contestant #2 got called back to the table. He was a really nice guy and had been in line with his wife and little girl. Our interviewer said "Hey you didn't fill out this form all the way" so he went back to do it- I think that our interviewer took that opportunity to dig for more ammo.
That night Jamie took me for big girl drinks and waited with me. She was proud of me getting out of my comfort zone. Between 7 and 9 they were doing call backs but I assumed I would not get called back. I did not.
Kevin had warned me that it was like Big Brother- (which I have never seen) crossed with American Idol- which I enjoy. He figured out where I going when I asked for the afternoon off (I gave work 3 hours notice and my bosses hate that- but they let me go because I was caught up on my files). Now that I see the previews I thank God again that I was not chosen- YIKES! Drama Drama Drama Augh!
Premiers tonight on ABC 8 central. I don't regret trying out at all- it was fun and not at all nerve wracking :)
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Yeah comfort zone strethcyness! So will you watch it?
that is super kewl Kim. You know what ? I have a confession to make. I totally and completely didn't recognize you. I actually emailed Kristie Ristey to see who you were and she was likes it's Kim ____ and I was like "what??!?" I searched and searched for your email and I meant to email you at one time and I'm such a flake.
you totally have the voice girl - I'm glad you did this. nerve wracking or not it was probably a lot of fun.
email me! I'd love to reconnect! Do you still go the r___? (blanks to protect identies and the innocent!)
Thank you for protecting my identity- VERY WISE :) There is a reason that my picture is so green eggs and hamish
That's awesome - good for you. We all think that you're the best!
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