A Definite "Living In Hollywood" Story

Zach had one of those auditions yesterday that screamed "You Live In Hollywood!" as he was in the moment. The audition didn't require him to study and learn a script. The audition was actually more of an interview with the person behind the project as well as a chance for the people auditioning to showcase their talents beyond acting.

We arrived at the audition and (of course) there were no parking spaces to be found so I dropped Zach off and left to find a parking spot. The audition was held near the Beverly Center in a dance studio that was a little off the beaten path. (FYI....I found out later in the day that it is the studio where the pros and celebs of "Dancing With The Stars" rehearse.)

Zach was already checked-in and waiting for his turn when I finally walked into the building. We didn't have a chance to chat because he was called into the audition room right as I was walking in the door.

After about 5 minutes, Zach emerged with an odd look on his face. We walked outside and he asked me to Google a photo of a certain movie legend. I did as he asked and Zach confirmed that the interview was with the person in the photo.

I then asked, "So what was it like chatting with Francis Ford Coppola?"

Yes...the director of "The Godfather" films, "The Outsiders", "The Conversation" and so many other great movies.

Zach said he was asked to enter the room and go "sit next to Francis". Zach knows who Mr. Coppola is, and what he has directed, but he had no idea what the director looks like in person. That lack of knowledge helped Zach keep from being nervous because "there was a good chance that it was another guy named Francis." Zach went on to describe the audition/interview as being pretty relaxed and he even had a chance to test out some of his stand-up material on the famed director.

I don't think the fact that he spent one-on-one time with such a legendary Oscar winner hit Zach until he was back in the car. The first person he called to share the story with was his mom and the second person was his manager. I could hear his manager laughing on the phone and telling him what a great "Hollywood story" he had to share with his friends.

It's way too early to tell if Zach will get a callback for the project. The one thing he did get from the audition? An experience with a Hollywood legend that he will never forget.

This audition story is a memorable one for this actor.