The Audition Process of "Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader"

Hey Everybody!

Hey! A few weeks ago I auditioned for "Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?" It started out like this. I went into a room with two boys and two girls. We slated, talked into the camera, and played a trivia game. Then, the audition managers told me and the girls to bring our parents. We were then told to go into the room one at a time. I went in first, and was told to talk about myself again. I also played the trivia game again. Then, I was told to pretend like I was hosting a T.V. show and was interviewing my dad. I called my talk show "Right Here, Right Now." Then, we were told we could go. A few days later, I got a call from "Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader." I had gotten the callback! Two days later, I went back to the same place. I also saw the girl who I had auditioned with the first time. The other kids and I talked for a while, and then we were called into groups. They gave us about a half an hour to talk and mingle with our groups. My group went in first, and we saw a projector which had a the classic "Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader" board. It had, "first grade science, first grade history," and so on. We were each called to the podium for two questions. When we were done, we went back outside and hung out for about another two hours while the other groups went in. It was so interesting getting to know each other. After each group went, they told a few kids that they could leave. Eventually, only twelve people were left. We went in for one more interview with our parents, and then we left. About a week later, I got a phone call saying that they were faxing the contract. We signed the contract, and now I do a test run this week. Tomorrow after school I have wardrobe. Rehearsals start on Monday, and I can't wait!! I'll let you know what happens next week!

Your 5th Grader,

Dani C.