WWTBAM Bored

2 calls actually.

It all started about 4 weeks ago when I got a flat tire on one of our area freeways. The next Saturday I was in the tire shop waiting room, watching whatever they had on TV as such captive customers do. Then the news lady came on and said they were casting extras for the next Hannah Montana movie at the mall. And they didn't want kids this time, but older adults and minorities. Well, I make it on one out of two, and the mall is practically walking distance from the tire shop. But they said they won't admit you without a photo.

When I got home my wife was still asleep, so I decided to go for it. I tried to photoshop one of my existing pix into a head shot, but couldn't get the photo printer to work for anything. I must have tried for over an hour and had just about decided it wasn't meant to be, but in desperation I tried printing the photo on my general printer and it worked.

When I got back to the mall, the site was not crowded, and they were very welcoming. They appreciated my photo but did have someone there with a digital camera. They steered me to a young male AP who was very enthusiastic. He appreciated my availability (I've got lots of vacation days) and said that even if I didn't get a call right away, they would be filming through the end of June so don't give up. In spite of that, from "previous experience" I did not get my hopes up, nor did I tell my wife (again based on previous experience).

Well, 2 weeks ago my wife took "the call" while I was still at work. But when I called back, they had already filled their quota for the week and said they would put me on a standby list.

I figured that would be the end of it, but last Monday they called again just as I was getting home. This time it was a go. They set me up for Thursday and Friday. I'm supposed to be a rural carnival goer with a "down-home" look.

I know this is no big deal here, but it will score some points with my grandkids. (I'm not allowed to bring 'em, of course)

They will pay $60 for each day. I expect they will get most of it back in movie tickets and of course the DVD when it comes out.

The irony is that just as I become a WE, the Disney connection will probably kill what little chance I had to be on "the" show.

mntetn wrote:2 calls actually.

It all started about 4 weeks ago when I got a flat tire on one of our area freeways. The next Saturday I was in the tire shop waiting room, watching whatever they had on TV as such captive customers do. Then the news lady came on and said they were casting extras for the next Hannah Montana movie at the mall. And they didn't want kids this time, but older adults and minorities. Well, I make it on one out of two, and the mall is practically walking distance from the tire shop. But they said they won't admit you without a photo.

When I got home my wife was still asleep, so I decided to go for it. I tried to photoshop one of my existing pix into a head shot, but couldn't get the photo printer to work for anything. I must have tried for over an hour and had just about decided it wasn't meant to be, but in desperation I tried printing the photo on my general printer and it worked.

When I got back to the mall, the site was not crowded, and they were very welcoming. They appreciated my photo but did have someone there with a digital camera. They steered me to a young male AP who was very enthusiastic. He appreciated my availability (I've got lots of vacation days) and said that even if I didn't get a call right away, they would be filming through the end of June so don't give up. In spite of that, from "previous experience" I did not get my hopes up, nor did I tell my wife (again based on previous experience).

Well, 2 weeks ago my wife took "the call" while I was still at work. But when I called back, they had already filled their quota for the week and said they would put me on a standby list.

I figured that would be the end of it, but last Monday they called again just as I was getting home. This time it was a go. They set me up for Thursday and Friday. I'm supposed to be a rural carnival goer with a "down-home" look.

I know this is no big deal here, but it will score some points with my grandkids. (I'm not allowed to bring 'em, of course)

They will pay $60 for each day. I expect they will get most of it back in movie tickets and of course the DVD when it comes out.

The irony is that just as I become a WE, the Disney connection will probably kill what little chance I had to be on "the" show.

Will you get to meet Hannah Montana??? Anyway, congratulations on getting the call - you will indeed score beaucoup points with the grandkids (and the other kids in the neighborhood).

And, FWIW I may be on the verge of becoming a WE® also. A woman who attends our church is big into indie movies and she told me Sunday that there was a movie coming up that might have a role that I would be suitable for. There's also a local restaurant chain that is having an "open call" for people to be in their next series of commercials. It's a chain that I frequent, so I might just give it a try. Couldn't hurt, and who knows, if I ever get back into the J! pool it might be worth a story.

WoooooooooooooooHoooooooooooooooooo for Minty and Ear!!!!!

mntetn wrote: The irony is that just as I become a WE, the Disney connection will probably kill what little chance I had to be on "the" show.

Well, that would suck.

What could the APs like more than WE credentials and a meaningless encounter anecdote about Hannah Montana?

Break your legs! In fact, break all four!

Most excellent acting opportunity. Trust that picture in your logo isn't the one you tried to photoshop.

Trust that picture in your logo isn't the one you tried to photoshop.

LOL - that woulda taken all day

Will you get to meet Hannah Montana???

I assume that smileyface means you already know the answer. We are told not to approach the actors. So, she's gonna have to approach me.

mntetn wrote:

Trust that picture in your logo isn't the one you tried to photoshop.

LOL - that woulda taken all day

Will you get to meet Hannah Montana???

I assume that smileyface means you already know the answer. We are told not to approach the actors. So, she's gonna have to approach me.

Make sure you have minty fresh breath.

That is so cool! Have fun! Why didn't you just use your avatar battery in mouth photo! We want details after the taping! Mel

melleon wrote:That is so cool! Have fun! Why didn't you just use your avatar battery in mouth photo! We want details after the taping! Mel

That's not a battery, it's a roll of mints.

He is the Minty Man, you know!