Our Comfort Zone
Tonight Emma, Hunter and I took a big step outside of our comfort zones. We went to audition for Pageant of the Masters. It is an annual show in Laguna Beach where they recreate famous works of art using actual people as the subjects, and a life size background and/or props. I have to admit that I was the most hesitant of the three of us, Rob convinced me to go, and I’m glad he did. The process was pretty organized and fairly quick. We filled out a form with our general stats (oh and one important question: Are you willing to be nude? No! I know you are covered with paint and all, but that’s too far out of my comfort zone), then we were measured from head to toe, and had our picture taken next to a height chart. Then we turned in our cards, grabbed some treats, and that was it. I was lucky enough to win a t-shirt when I turned in my card too, which was super cool! Now we just wait to see if our dimensions fit into any of the pieces. I think only one third of people that audition get parts, so we’ll see… There was a gallery of some of the artwork that will be featured in this year’s show. Here are just a few:
Le Dejeuner sur L’Herbe by Claude Monet
The Horse Fair by Rosa Bonheur
Joan of Arc by Anna Hyatt Huntington
I couldn’t embed this video, but click here to see a good explanation of the pageant. Don’t bother watching past 1:50, it’s just random clips and no sound.
You mean it’s real!?! I thought that it was something that Arrested Development made up. Good Luck! 😀
It is real, but not as cheesy as they portray it on the show. Thanks!
I think I missed my chance. I should have gone and agreed to pose nude, and right at the big reveal show up in a pair of jean cut-offs. Zing!
Either that or pull a George Michael and get a fake muscle suit that I can wear around the house and to work. Classic!
I miss that show.
Sounds FUN!!1
What an incredible opportunity Amy, I love that you did that, and I am hoping you guys get picked! That would be such a great experience!
Sounds exciting! I love seeing the pageant of the masters. Good luck!!
Look at you expanding your horizons! I am impressed. Sounds like it could be really interesting a fun! I am never heard of anything like that. I guess that’s what I get for living in a “small town”!