Harpo's Hook Ups

I was surfing around Facebook a few days ago when I saw an item from the Oprah page come in on my news feed. It was a last call for Harpo's Hook Ups.

So I scooted on over to Oprah.com and found the page. Basically it's a last chance to submit your story to Oprah to have her make a dream of yours come true.

Instantly I thought if anyone can make my Glee dreams come true, it's Oprah!

So I filled out the form. Here's what I submitted.

Dear Oprah,

Six words - I want to be on Glee!

From the moment the show premiered, I had family and friends phoning me to tell me how much the character of Rachel (played by Lea Michele) reminds them of me. We look very similar and we're both diehard Broadway babies. We both want to feel special and we think we can achieve that through song.

For my whole life, people have asked, "Why aren't you on Broadway?" or "Why haven't you been given a recording contract?" I wish I knew the answer. It just seems that I have yet to be in the right place at the right time.

The Glee producers announced casting for Season 2, via MySpace. I cannot describe how excited I was that an opportunity had presented itself. I put together a video submission pitching myself as Rachel's long lost sister. Here's the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4tWXoqa0go

Sadly, but not surprisingly, nothing came of it.

I also started a blog to chronicle my dream of being on the show: http://iwannabeonglee.blogspot.com I've had a couple strange coincidences happen, most recently the song I did for my audition was a song they featured in the episode called "Comeback".

Since the show established who Rachel's mom is (played by Idina Menzel), it turns out I'm a bit too old to play her sister. So I changed my focus to getting on the show as Rachel's aunt.

If there's anyone who could make this happen, it's you Oprah. If I could have the chance to be on the show even for just one episode, it would honestly be the event of my life. And then one day, I can tell my future children that yes, mommy did have that once-in-a-lifetime experience.

I thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,
Ann-Marie Zammit

I said a little prayer and hit the send button.

I loaded up this blog today when lo and behold, I found this footprint.

HOLY FRACK could it be that an Oprah producer visited my blog!?!?!?

AND WOULDN'T IT BE RIDICULOUSLY AMAZING IF I GOT ON BOTH OPRAH AND GLEE?!?!?!

I honestly think it had to be someone from the Oprah show. The timing is right and the city is right. It can't be just another coincidence!

OPRAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!! WHOOOOOOO!!!!!

I'm wishing on every star in the sky and praying to all that is good and kind in this universe....

I Think Someone Is Listening!!!!

On last night's episode "Comeback", Rachel and Mercedes performed "Take Me Or Leave Me" from Rent.

Here's the audio: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPgulTMFmQA

It's not only the same song, but the exact same arrangement that I did for my original audition!

And in case, you've forgotten, here is my audition: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4tWXoqa0go

I was in absolute SHOCK watching it. I hardly think it's a coicidence.

I know for a fact that Iqbal Theba, who plays Principal Figgins, visited this blog. I had posted a copy of the autograph he mailed me. I then sent a tweet to him to say thanks and provided a link to the blog. I soon saw a footprint from a visitor from Arizona. Earlier that day, he had tweeted he was on vacation in Arizona with his family!

Could Iqbal have passed this along to TPTB at Glee?! Is that where they got the idea from?!?!?!

Oh Ryan Murphy, PLEASE call me! It would be the event of my life if I could be on your show for just one episode!!!

One Year Later

I started this blog a year ago today, when it was announced that Glee was holding open auditions.

Hmmmm... so much for that eh?

I'm still praying that a miracle happens and Ryan Murphy thinks this idea I have is totally awesome, and I'm awesome enough to be brought into the Glee universe.

Ryan can you hear me? Can you hear me Ryan? I want to play Rachel's aunt please and thank you.

Glee Casting Redux

Looks like they are reviving the casting process for Season 3. I mentioned this possibility back in June.

http://www.gleecasting.com/

I would *love* to audition, however one of the "must haves" is to be able to portray a teenager convincingly.

Gah.

I know I don't look my age, but I don't look like a 16 year old anymore either.

And honestly, I thinking playing Rachel's aunt would be far more interesting.

Do you hear me Ryan Murphy?!

She Needs to be Grounded

It's become evident Rachel needs a mother-figure to guide her through adolescence. I think it's time for her aunt (me!) to show up in her life and provide her some discipline.

As you can see, she's clearly no longer able to dress herself properly.

P.S. Lea, we get it. You're hot. But please put on some pants!

It Gets Better

So Much For That

Apparently the people at work are more concerned with doing work than becoming glee club superstars. So we didn't get in even one rehearsal, never mind a submission video for Canada Sings.

Boo. :(

I guess I will just have to resume my campaign to be Rachel's Aunt through alternate means.

BTW, some jerk-hole said I was too ugly to be on Glee. I know I shouldn't let it hurt my feelings, but it did, and it does.

If you disagree, please leave a positive comment on my YouTube video. If for nothing, it'll at least make me feel better.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4tWXoqa0go