Call-backs

We got busy vacationing and I just realized there might be people wondering what happened.

On Sunday morning we delivered her comp cards and acting head shot/resume to all 65 industry professionals at the event.  She got many, many comments on how good her pictures were.  (Kudos to Heather Morrow of Hocus Focus Photography and Melissa Evans, who did Caitlin's hair and make-up in the photos.) Caitlin also had several people inquire where she was from.  Kansas was, of course, the wrong answer.  :)  She was stopped by the scout for Visage models who inquired of her height.  We were told if she grows another 3 inches, to call.  Um ... THAT's not happening.

At any rate, after the open call we picked up her call-back letter and she was invited back by one "mother agency".  They handle models, commercial acting and promotions.  We had a brief interview with them and gathered information.  They are based in Florida but have about 15 offices around the nation.  When we get home we are to send information.  We'll just see where that goes.

This was a really great experience.  It was kind of like a summer camp mixed in with a vacation for the family.  Win win.

Yesterday afternoon/evening we went to Disney's Animal Kingdom.  The Everest Expedition ride was great, as was the Lion King show.  Today we went over to the Atlantic side, to swim and play on Cocoa Beach.  Tomorrow we got visit Hogwarts and are VERY, VERY excited.

More pictures to follow.

More competition

Today Caitlin performed her comedic monologue and her soap opera screen test.  She also walked the runway again during the beachwear event.

This evening we walked the red carpet, had our photo taken there with Mark Hapka (Days of our Lives, an episode of Ghost Whisperer and three episodes of Hannah Montana (he was Hannah's obnoxious fake boyfriend in some episodes EVEN I have seen).  Then there was the award ceremony.  Here there were a variety of performances, comedy, singing and dancing--by "Saltare"--the jump-roping crew from Season 5 of "America's Best Dance Crew".  Ten awards were given, including $52,500 in cash and a recording demo package for the best vocalist (which Caitlin did NOT participate in).

Again, this was a really fun day.

The little girl became Caitlin's "special" friend after she spotted the Snicker's bar!

The girl with Caitlin in the formal wear--the girl that is not Mackenzie--is a friend that Caitlin made here.

Tomorrow is feedback day.  And then we'll head off to see Disney's Animal Kingdom.

Cait's first runway walk

Hopefully, I can manage to imbed this video.  If I'm successful, be very, very impressed.

And yeah, I cut off her head.  Cut me some slack.  I was dealing with pushy parents and video taping off a TV screen.

Is this day over yet?

I'm tired.  Cait has to be exhausted ...but seems to be tooling right along.

Let's see, since I last wrote, she has done, a beauty product commercial, a Nike commercial, modeled jeans and performed her one-liner.  We also had an awesome dinner at Todd English's BlueZoo...but I bet you don't care about our epicurean adventures.  You want pictures, right?  Yeah, yeah...I know. Not too many words (right RaeRae?)  She's at the dance party now.

Here you go...more pictures.
Here's the key...
*White-t and jeans = denim modeling
*Blue-t and white skirt = one-liners
*White top/black skirt = all talent overview
*Purple top/jeans = commercials
*Oh, and with the friend, she was on break in the wardrobe room

The competition

So far we have had the Talent Overview and done the trendy/high fashion runway events.  She did great on both.

The Overview consisted of every kid in the competition walking the runway in a black outfit, a white outfit or a black and white outfit.  The oldest kids went first.  And they went alphabetically so...guess what?  Caitlin was the very first person on the stage.  That initially made her very nervous.  But I think it was perfect.

Then we had a quick-change into high-fashion.  This time was first in her age group but her group went last.  Unfortunately I am a camera idiot and got no pictures of this event.  (Yes.  I.D.I.O.T.)  I do have pictures in the outfit and that will just have to do.

More pictures later.

For Nana

Ask, and you shall receive.

At least sometimes.  :)

This day at "The" is done

Here's how our girl looks today.

Here is a shot looking at the Swan as we walk over from the Dolphin.