FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2005
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At 10 a.m. yesterday at room 125 in Summerfield Hall, three University alumni arrived wearing suits and carrying resumes, looking to be on the show.
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Mark Turrentine listens as Babette Crowder answers questions from the casting crew from the Mark Burnett Production Company during an audition for "The Apprentice." Turrentine and Crowder, both KU alumni, attended the casting call in Summerfield Hall yesterday. The casting call was for Kansas alumni in the work force. It was done on campus so interviewees could avoid long lines at the other casting call that will be held in Union Station, 2300 Main St., Kansas City, Mo., tomorrow.
Two of the contestants, Lauren Williams, Overland Park resident and 2004 graduate, and Mark Turrentine, Overland Park resident and 1998 graduate, came for the auditions because they are fans of the show.
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"I'd think it would be interesting to go," Turrentine said. "It's the only reality TV show I've watched that I Find interesting."
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Owning an income tax and mortgage business and work experience in the corporate world should make him a good choice to be on the show. Turrentine said.
snow. For Williams, a recent graduate, being on campus was strangely familiar.
"I feel like I should go to class after this." Williams said.
The discussion was led by Kristina MeGann, casting director for Mark Burnett Productions Inc., and Kathie Kopa, casting associate.
All three auditioners sat in a conference room and discussed topics such as companies forcing employees to quit smoking for cheaper insurance and dating coworkers.
The three interviewees were often non-committal, and failed to reach any consensus. Whenever the auditioners agreed to disagree or when conversation lagged, Kopa would encourage more talking.
"What about fat people?" She said, of a possible health insurance factor at work. "Where do you draw the line? Can you tell them to put the doughnut down?"
They also discussed the latest season of "The Apprentice." McGann and Kopa asked the group if they felt that the show was sending the message to young viewers that a college degree wasn't important.
"Those people are better at marketing themselves," Turrentine said.
"People without degrees worked better because of their creativity and gumption."
It's all about their drive, Williams said.
"I'd thought it would be interesting to go. It's the only reality TV show I've watched that I find interesting."
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The people who auditioned yesterday, received calls last night to see if they made the callback interviews scheduled for Wednesday March 2.
of people are expected to come McGann said.
People who make it past Wednesday's callbacks will be flown to Los Angeles for more interviews and the final cast selection, McGann said.
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This is the fourth city that McGann and Kopa have visited for auditions. They've auditioned people in Houston, Dallas and Oklahoma City.
These auditions were at the University to help people beat the lines for tomorrow's 9 a.m. auditions at Union Station, 2500 Main St., Kansas City, Mo., where thousands
ON THE RECORD
Edited by Lori Bettes
. A 21-year-old KU student reported a garment bag stolen to Lawrence police sometime between 11 and 11:30 p.m.on Feb. 19 from the 1300 block of Louisiana Street. The bag is valued at $10.
A 19-year-old KU student reported damage to his 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee and items inside the car stolen to Lawrence police between 3 and 10:30 a.m. on Feb. 11 from the 1400 block of Tennessee Street. The damage to his car windows is estimated at $500. A $15 CD case and $500 worth of CDs also were stolen.
A 22-year-old KU student reported to the KU Public Safety Office his wallet stolen between 4:30 and 4:45 p.m.Tuesday from the Student Recreation Fitness Center.The wallet and items in it are valued at $18.
An 18-year-old KU student reported her cell phone missing to the KU Public Safety Office. She lost it between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Wednesday somewhere on campus.The value and type of phone are unknown.
The KU Public Safety Office arrested a 22-year-old KU student on an outside county warrant for driving while suspended. The individual was arrested at 5 p.m. Wednesday from the 1600 block of W. 15th Street.
ON CAMPUS
♦ The School of Engineering will sponsor an Engineering Expo from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and tomorrow at Eaton Hall. Call 864-2934.
♦ Student Union Activities will sponsor the movie "Ray" at 7 and 9:30 tonight at Woodruff Auditorium in the Kansas Union. Tickets are $2 or free with an SUA movie card. Call 864-SHOW.
KU Memorial Unions will sponsor Night At The Apollo, an opportunity for KU students to win $100, $200 or $300 gift certificates. The event is from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. tomorrow.Call 864-SHOW.
The Student Involvement and Leadership Center will sponsor the annual Blueprints Leadership Conference tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Kansas Union. Cost is $10. Call 864-4861.
The opera "Carmen" will play at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the Lied Center. Call 864-2787.
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