videographer needed OR California Dreamin’

Posted by beth on September 4, 2007

So we all know that I’m kind of a human jukebox, for which I thank my family, who raised me on a healthy musical diet of oldies, Jimmy Buffett, Chicago, Billy Joel, Def Leopard, Styx, Bon Jovi and musical theater. Then, for reasons unbeknownst to anyone, I got really into 80′s and disco. So literally, 75% of things said to me throughout the course of a normal day will remind me of a song, which I will then feel compelled to sing. Sometimes I submit to this compulsion, sometimes I refrain, but just know that I’m usually singing on the inside if not also on the outside.

Well finally, this ability to remember lyrics (because I remember very little else) has become possibly lucrative on not one but TWO tv shows. I originally said I wanted to go on the Singing Bee, but only because it’s hosted by Joey Fat-one (It’s FaTONE…Yeah whatever, Fat one.). But Erin keeps telling me that I should do Don’t Forget the Lyrics instead because the payout is bigger. Well researched, Erin. That’s why I love having you around.

Unfortunately, all the casting calls are in California, which, as we learned in elementary school geography (unless you’re one of the 20% of US Americans who can’t locate the US on a map at all), is all the way across the country. Conundrum.

But there is a solution:

“If you think you know the lyrics to the biggest hit songs of all time but cannot make it to one of our open casting calls, then please do the following:

VIDEOTAPE INSTRUCTIONS

1. Make a five-minute (5:00) personal videotape of yourself and the two (2) supporters you wish to have appear with you on TV.
2. Fill out an Application (include a recent photo of yourself and each supporter).
3. Send the completed signed Application (with photos) to us at the address below.

1. Making Your Videotape

Making a videotape audition for the program is very easy. Using a video camera, make us a five-minute (5:00) videotape that tells us a little about yourself and what you would do with $1,000,000. Be sure to include the people you would like to appear with you on-camera as your “supporters.” Please start with your name and hometown. Be creative, show us your personality – tell us what makes you unique. Also, and this should come as no surprise, we want to hear you sing! Don’t worry, it’s not a talent contest, but we’re going to have to hear you sing at some point, and giving us a sampling of a few of your favorites is all that we ask. Finally, there is no “right” or “wrong” thing to say on your tape, we just want to get to know you.”

So who wants to help me make an appealing video for the folks in Californ-i-a?