The Bobby and Dax Show

2-23-11




A casting call with a bunch of kids is truly an adventure.



We took the boys out to Encino yesterday afternoon. We got there early since the traffic going that direction is such that you leave early hoping that you don’t hit any. It worked well as it allowed us to get an early dinner at Islands, which was right next to the office buildings we were going to.



Poor Bobby seemed out of it. He even partially fell asleep on the way out. In Islands, as I started to brush his hair, melted into tears. He had been coughing and looked flush. It seemed that the evil cold had claimed another victim.



Thankfully, he cheered up, and even ate despite his insistence that he was not hungry. He actually ate more than Dax, who was the one who requested food.



We got to the suite number and it was a tiny office with a small waiting room, two other small rooms that had Up and Toy Story 3 playing, and a closed off room that was where they were doing the filming.



Ken turned in the paperwork and we hung out. The boys got mug shots and then they watched movies while playing games on our iPod and phones. Man, those things have come in handy.



Most of the kids there were ones that had gone to the audition at the MB school. I remembered some of them, sort of.



The first stage was a lady took a group of us upstairs to what was LMNO’s normal office. They took 3 kids at a time, Dax going with two girls and Bobby going with 2 boys. They were asked questions like what they want to be when they grow up. Dax marched in there without even saying bye to us. Bobby was a little more apprehensive, so I told him to take Carson and his blanket. I figured it didn’t matter. And really, I think it helped him a great deal because they got to ask him about them which gave them topics.



Then they took us back down. The lady who was leading us back and forth told us she remembered our boys from the school. She said she didn’t interview them, but she kept listening to them. In fact, the 5 worker people there all told us how adorable and super funny the boys are. Neither Ken or I heard them talk so highly of the others. I know I think they are funny and awesome, but I still feel like other people may just be saying that. But it really seemed like ours made an impact.



It was finally the boys’ turn to go into the film room. Ken and I got to sit in there, but we were hidden. So we got to listen to the gold that our boys produced. They were hysterical. They said their names, talked about dinosaurs, and Dax of course then tells them he has another name. He declared himself Dino Dan. Bobby explained that Dax loves dinosaurs. It was very sweet.



The guy then asked Bobby if he was in charge since he was older. Bobby shockingly answered no. He said his mom and dad were. Ken and I were amazed. He said that we look out for them.



They were asked if they know any jokes.



Dax: Knock Knock

Bobby: Who’s there.

Dax: Banana

Pause

Dax: You have to say banana who, Bobby.

Bobby: Banana who?

Dax: Banana to eat!



I am telling you right now, it took every ounce of strength to not howl with laughter.



He also had them say the word “seriously” over and over into the camera. They did a funny one, a serious one, an angry one (which Bobby nailed with this wonderful growl) and a couple of giggle ones.



They also got to scream, make fart noises and just general sounds. Ken and I had a blast, even though we could not see them.



This all lasted maybe 10 minutes. Then our time was over and we headed out. As we were leaving, Dax also explained that his favorite dinosaur was a Compsognathus. Dude about fell over.



They said goodbye to everyone, and they all seemed quite pleased with our boys. They will be filming through March, so if they want ours for this season, they will give us a call in the next couple weeks. Should be interesting!