Emmett Furrow The Fold Up Comic Auditions in Atlanta
America’s Got Talent held auditions in Atlanta looking for contestants for it’s new show. Emmett Auditioned and send us this report on his experience:
I’m a novelty act comedian, with more than 15 years of touring and performing credit. A couple of different booking agents recommended me for the show, so I got my ducks in a row ( not that I use actual ducks in my show) and headed down to Atlanta for an audition. Regardless of how it all played out, I was very impressed with the courtesy and professionalism of all the producers, cameramen, sound techs, and staff. It was a fun day of people watching, and I was very happy with my audition and interview.
However….
My particular “novelty” involves martial arts and strange body tricks along with standup comedy. It’s a tiny little niche, but it’s all mine, dammit. When I entered the “holding room” (a few dozen people and a hundred chairs), I spotted not one, but two camera crews. Knowing that the only face time that I might get on-camera could be these guys, I decided to draw a little attention.
You see, when a dance troupe of 11 year-olds comes into a room and starts doing splits, it’s not that unusual. When a 40-something, bald, kinda chubby guy does the same thing, it’s not normal.
The cameraman practically sprinted over and I looked up to the lens about 8 inches from my face. I made a little joke, shifted a little, and then felt a new sensation. A pop. Not the usual kind of “good morning” pop that comes with a good stretch. A deep, hip pop that was the feeling of stretching without warming up adequately following a 3 hour drive. Something went afoul in my hip….
I don’t think my face showed anything on the tape, but it’s been a full 30 days since the audition and my hip is not back to normal. And since high kicks are a crucial part of my show, I’ve been reminded of my audition almost daily.
I hope I get on the show, because I’d hate for this to be my only memory of the America’s Got Talent experience…..
Emmett Furrow
Fold-Up Comic
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Good Luck Emmett keep us informed!
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May 24th, 2006 at 12:27 pm
Oh Emmett poor thing I know soooo well what that pain feels like. I have siatic nerve damage and it is not a lot of fun. I am sure you did a great job and when you work through your pain you know there has to be a pay off.
Good Luck Dude!!!! We will be watching for you!
June 16th, 2008 at 11:13 am
Hey Emmett!
It was great to meet you in Atlanta… I’ve been trying to contact you. Please contact me - do a quick search on Google for “Sword Swallower Dan Meyer” and shoot me an email or give me a call. Might be in Nashville and would like to meet up!
All the best,
Dan Meyer
Sword Swallower