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Re: 2012 Audition List

#26 Post by UniquePerspective » Tue Jun 05, 2012 4:37 pm

Well, good news and bad news.

Good news: Passed the test.

Bad news: No video interview.

basketball_junkie, were you 5:45 as well? If so I wonder if we saw each other (I was the guy in the red shirt with white stripes on the shoulders).
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#27 Post by Bob78164 » Tue Jun 05, 2012 4:53 pm

Steven Sousa, auditioned May 21, :(
UniquePerspective, auditioned May 29, :x, auditioned June 5, passed written test
basketball_junkie, auditioning June 5
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#28 Post by tabcourt » Thu Jun 07, 2012 8:44 am

Auditioning today at 5pm. Spent last 2 years floating in the contestant pool.
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#29 Post by basketball_junkie » Thu Jun 07, 2012 9:48 am

I tested on Wednesday because of a work conflict. I passed the test. Also, I received two interviews. Both went well. We'll see what happens.

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#30 Post by Bob78164 » Thu Jun 07, 2012 11:15 am

Steven Sousa, auditioned May 21, :(
UniquePerspective, auditioned May 29, :x, auditioned June 5, passed written test
basketball_junkie, auditioned June 6, passed written test
tabcourt, auditioning June 7
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#31 Post by Bob78164 » Thu Jun 07, 2012 10:21 pm

Steven Sousa, auditioned May 21, :(
UniquePerspective, auditioned May 29, :x, auditioned June 5, passed written test
basketball_junkie, auditioned June 6, passed written test
tabcourt, auditioning June 7
goongas, auditioned June 7, passed written test
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#32 Post by Bob78164 » Sat Jun 09, 2012 9:24 am

Steven Sousa, auditioned May 21, :(
UniquePerspective, auditioned May 29, :x, auditioned June 5, passed written test
basketball_junkie, auditioned June 6, passed written test
tabcourt, auditioned June 7, :x
goongas, auditioned June 7, passed written test
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#33 Post by Peyton Farquhar » Tue Jun 12, 2012 11:24 pm

Well, I made my annual attempt today (Tuesday). I just managed to pass the written test (fifteen of us did, from about 100). I had my questionnaire answers ready but asked for the blank sheets to fill out on site. This was a calculated decision, meant to inspire a reaction of "a couple of these answers are almost interesting; just imagine what he could come up with with time to prepare!" It also had the effect of delaying my interview from the beginning of the session to near the end. Last year, when I made it for the first time to the taped interview, I also interviewed near the end. I figured it might be as in figure skating, where it's supposed to be better to go late, because the judges hold back the high scores in order to "leave the door open" for the later contestants. On the other hand, maybe it's not so bad to go first, because maybe then they think "this guy may be the most (whatever it is that they look for) we're going to see all day; better give him a video interview just in case".

In any event, no video this time, although I thought it began promisingly enough when I made a reasonable, reasonably apposite joke as they took my picture. Just a little talk about a rather uninteresting portion of the questionnaire, and "wait a couple of weeks for the postcard".

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#34 Post by Bob78164 » Tue Jun 12, 2012 11:58 pm

Steven Sousa, auditioned May 21, :(
UniquePerspective, auditioned May 29, :x, auditioned June 5, passed written test
basketball_junkie, auditioned June 6, passed written test
tabcourt, auditioned June 7, :x
goongas, auditioned June 7, passed written test
Peyton Farquhar, auditioned June 12, passed written test
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#35 Post by basketball_junkie » Fri Jun 15, 2012 3:51 pm

I received a :( postcard yesterday. I felt really hopeful about a positive response. Is there a possibility that one can do "too well?" I know that I aced the test and I correctly answered my history questions on the taped interview. I felt very at ease during the taping. I have good human interest stories. I don't know what else I can do.

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#36 Post by Bob78164 » Fri Jun 15, 2012 3:58 pm

Steven Sousa, auditioned May 21, :(
UniquePerspective, auditioned May 29, :x, auditioned June 5, passed written test
basketball_junkie, auditioned June 6, :(
tabcourt, auditioned June 7, :x
goongas, auditioned June 7, passed written test
Peyton Farquhar, auditioned June 12, passed written test
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#37 Post by MarleysGh0st » Fri Jun 15, 2012 3:59 pm

basketball_junkie wrote:Is there a possibility that one can do "too well?"
TPTB never explain what goes on behind closed doors during the casting process, so we can only speculate. IMHO, if they like what they see during the interview, no result on the written test can change that.

If they don't like what they see during the interview, no result on the written test can change that. :|

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#38 Post by ten96lt » Sat Jun 16, 2012 3:42 am

When do they usually announce the road auditions again? I've decided this year to hold off on going to NYC and just make the trip to one of the road locations since one might be close to Chicago. They did actually go to Chicago last year so I doubt they'll come again this year, but they might stop somewhere within driving distance like Indianapolis, KY, etc.

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#39 Post by MarleysGh0st » Sat Jun 16, 2012 4:26 am

ten96lt wrote:When do they usually announce the road auditions again?
There no set schedule for the announcements. It will be sometime in the summer...or the fall.

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#40 Post by UniquePerspective » Tue Jun 19, 2012 11:23 am

As expected, sad card. May try one more time at the end of July or early August (I have a surgery on Thursday so I'm out of commission for awhile).

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#41 Post by Bob78164 » Tue Jun 19, 2012 11:27 am

Steven Sousa, auditioned May 21, :(
UniquePerspective, auditioned May 29, :x, auditioned June 5, :(
basketball_junkie, auditioned June 6, :(
tabcourt, auditioned June 7, :x
goongas, auditioned June 7, passed written test
Peyton Farquhar, auditioned June 12, passed written test
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#42 Post by goongas » Wed Jun 20, 2012 9:17 pm

:( Here's hoping Marley gets better news!

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#43 Post by Bob78164 » Wed Jun 20, 2012 9:59 pm

Steven Sousa, auditioned May 21, :(
UniquePerspective, auditioned May 29, :x, auditioned June 5, :(
basketball_junkie, auditioned June 6, :(
tabcourt, auditioned June 7, :x
goongas, auditioned June 7, :(
Peyton Farquhar, auditioned June 12, passed written test
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#44 Post by MarleysGh0st » Thu Jun 21, 2012 8:02 am

I guess Bob doesn't read all the threads. There aren't even that many of them, these days, particularly if you leave out the political ones.



Taping my watch... :mrgreen:

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#45 Post by minimetoo26 » Thu Jun 21, 2012 8:16 am

MarleysGh0st wrote:I guess Bob doesn't read all the threads. There aren't even that many of them, these days, particularly if you leave out the political ones.



Taping my watch... :mrgreen:
So do it the easy way, dude!

Hey, Bob--Marley passed and got a video interview.

There. :P

(And, congratulations!)

(And I said "Bob Marley" hehhehheh...)
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#46 Post by Bob78164 » Thu Jun 21, 2012 8:36 am

Steven Sousa, auditioned May 21, :(
UniquePerspective, auditioned May 29, :x, auditioned June 5, :(
basketball_junkie, auditioned June 6, :(
tabcourt, auditioned June 7, :x
goongas, auditioned June 7, :(
Peyton Farquhar, auditioned June 12, passed written test
MarleysGh0st, auditioned June 20, passed written test
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#47 Post by geoffil » Thu Jun 21, 2012 8:53 am

Marley passed and got a video interview.
Woo Hoo Marley! Now what will you do if you get chosen for two games shows this year?

Congrats!!!!

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#48 Post by MarleysGh0st » Thu Jun 21, 2012 10:38 am

minimetoo26 wrote:So do it the easy way, dude!
You're no fun!

And it's not like he didn't have enough hints. :wink:

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#49 Post by MarleysGh0st » Thu Jun 21, 2012 10:40 am

geoffil wrote:Now what will you do if you get chosen for two games shows this year?
I just responded to that in the other thread. :wink:

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#50 Post by Bob78164 » Thu Jun 21, 2012 10:43 am

MarleysGh0st wrote:
minimetoo26 wrote:So do it the easy way, dude!
You're no fun!

And it's not like he didn't have enough hints. :wink:
I thought goongas's post was just wishing you general good luck for your inevitable future audition. I didn't realize you'd already auditioned.

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