I had an audition for a new HBO show called , The Hot Zone. I made some bold choices and prepared the scene. When I entered the room, the casting director asked me to slate my name. I didn't see a camera, so I faced him and slated my name. He agressively responded, "To the camera please!" "Where's the camera?", I asked. "Behind that plant.", he replied. I turned toward this giant, potted tropical plant that had a hiden camera peeking through it. I slated my name, "Randy Davison".. The casting director stopped me and said, "Is that really your name"? I responded, "That's really my name". He then threw me a curveball by saying, "I don't like it. It's a weak name. Thanks for coming in... goodbye". I was mortified. I asked, "You're not even going to let me read the scene"? "Nope", he replied. As I was walking out, he stopped me and exclaimed, "Wait a minute. What's your favorite movie?" "The Godfather", I responded. "Do a scene from The Godfather", he said. "You mean a monologue?", I asked. "A scene! A f***ing scene between two people!!", he shouted! At that point, I was so done. I felt violated. I told him, "I didn't come to audition for The Godfather. Thank you for your time." Sooo...I ended up booking the role. There was a catch though. It was a hidden camera prank show and they were getting the reactions of actors at a fake audition. After that one I was ready to change my name to something more Hollywoody! LOL