AMTC Audition

Last night's audition was interesting. We were at a really nice hotel called "Westin Inn" and watched a video, followed by a presentation. I don't think the ball got rolling with auditions until around eight o' clock. I was the last audition for the entire night. The reason is that I didn't bring my application that I filled out online, so they gave me a number that was longer. The other problem is that there were several people who were all singers. However, there were only two singer songwriters, me included.

I did one of the songs I wrote called "Christ will shine". Unfortunately, my voice was off key when I came in, but I corrected it, and kept the train moving so to speak. I was asked to perform another one of my songs. I did a song I wrote based off of "Psalm 133" a.k.a. "Running down" song. The two guys who were doing a pre-scouting were scribbling things on their papers, and then I was asked how long I had been playing? And I responded with, since I was 19. So, I guess about ten years. They told me to keep playing. Then, I did a goofy monologue, that at least got them to smile, if nothing else.

So, all in all, I got to learn about a company that is very serious about reaching people with the Gospel through the media (www.amtcworld.com), met some very talented interesting people, and was able to give and recieve encouragement to others. I had a few people ask me how old I was. I told them twenty nine, and they didn't believe me. You look like you could be twenty three. That was really cool.

So, if I get a callback, which I doubt if I will, it should happen before 4pm today. Even if that happens, there's still a lot that God would have to provide for me to be a part of the program. I'm actually really okay with just something simpler. I just wanted to meet some people, and see what this business was all about. So, check it out if you're one of those talented people. Jesus could use a couple of missionaries to help shine in the entertainment industry.

Two comments last night that really stick with me, is our speaker, who said that the entertainment industry is a mission field, and was from south Africa. He said that the entertainment industry is a bigger mission field than anything else. It was definitely a bold statement, and a very interesting one. The other comment came from my Mom, as we were eating McDonalds after starving all night long. "The thing I like about you Jesse, is that you're not a performer. You just like to worship Jesus."

So, it was a good night. Definitely better than staying at home to watch another episode of "The Waltons" and wonder to myself what would've happened had I gone. Now, I go back to looking for work, and cleaning bathrooms. That's life.