Roving Reporter: Off the Runway — Eleganza Auditions

Last Wednesday evening, Mather’s dining hall was host to lines of Eleganza model hopefuls awaiting their turn to audition for Black C.A.S.T.’s 16th annual show. One by one, the models disappeared behind the closed doors of the private dining room to face the judgement of the show’s producers. FM’s Roving Reporter wove through the crowd of high-heeled beauties and well-dressed men to find out just what brought them all here, apart from a shared love of self-exhibition and Prada.

Angelica J. Cristello ’12, Leverett, Auditioning ModelAlexandria Rengifo ’11, Dunster, Auditioning Model

RR: Why are you auditioning?

AJC: Well, we’re both veterans. We did it last year, and it was an awesome social experience, probably one of the best choices I made socially.

AR: It’s like really one big family; it’s a lot of fun. It’s theatrical, there are a lot of different components to it, so it’s fun to do.

AJC: Yeah, it doesn’t feel like...

AR and AJC in unison: Work!

RR: Do you still spend time with the people you modeled with?

(They point at each other)

AJC: I met her through Eleganza and she’s like one of my best friends.

RR: What’s your gameplan going into the auditions?

AR: Rock it, I dunno.

AJC: Yeah, fierce!

Alexandria Rengifo ’11, after her audition.

RR: How did it go?

AR: It went okay. I just haven’t walked in a while, so I always get nervous.

RR: What did you have to do?

AR: Just walk down, pose, come back, pose, walk back, pose.

RR: What was your song?

AR: “Bad Romance.”

RR: Why did you pick it?

AR: I just like the beat. I thought it would be fun to walk down to because it’s just like really steady. Um, “rah rah rah rah rah,” yeah.

Ross P. Ford ’12, Winthrop, Auditioning ModelAnneika M. Verghese ’12, Eliot, Auditioning Model

RR: What made you decide to audition?

RPF: My good friend right here (puts arm around Anneika), she made sure I came along.

RR: So you’ve done it before, I take it?

AMV: No, I just thought it would be fun to watch Ross get dressed up in cowboy boots and come on over.

RR: Do you think that you’re stylish or just made to be a model?

RPF: I’d say neither, but willing to try.

Jessica N. Buck ’12, Adams, Eleganza Publicity Associate

RR: How long have you been working with Eleganza?

JNB: This is my first year, so I joined around October.

RR: And why aren’t you modeling?

JNB: Um, I don’t know. I love being behind the computer and getting everybody else excited about it and learning about what the theme is and everything.

RR: Your posters advertise for those who are thin and fit, but then on Facebook it says, “All sizes welcome.” What are you looking for?

JNB: Well, I don’t think our posters try to target the thin and sexy. We try to emphasize the fact that Eleganze brings people from all different cultures, bodies, shapes, and types.

RR: Is there a theme this year?

JNB: There is, but we’re going to keep that secret.

Vidal U. Ekechukwu ’12, Leverett, Auditioning Model

RR: Say you’re on “America’s Next Top Model”, and I’m your judge. How are you going to sell your stuff?

VUE: Put, I guess, as much of my personality into it. It sounds kind of generic, but I’m not really flashy or over the top or anything.

RR: Can we see you walk?

(He walks)

RR: Did that have your personality in it?

VUE: I don’t know, maybe that’s a little cockier than I really am in real life.