A model’s BRIEF inspection: Behind the scenes at the Boots N’ Boxers auditions

Sometimes you have to be willing to set aside your self-interests and contribute to a higher cause. That may sometimes imply offering someone the shirt off your back. Occasionally it might even include your shirt, shoes and pants! Do not allow this scarcity to divert you from your mission. Just remember – it’s for a greater good.

I am a local model represented by Lincoln Talent Agency. When I heard about the Boots ‘N’ Boxers underwear charity event, I was interested; they happened to be looking for some male models to sport some garments on the runway. The objective is to literally auction the attire right off – in other words, we are debriefed to the highest bidder! The proceeds go to charity.

At my casting call at Aqua Lounge, I found out that the audition would be conducted as a preliminary mock auction. It caught me off guard; my first thought was “good thing I’m manscaped,” followed by “thank god I’m wearing my lucky underwear.”

Contestants were brought on stage one at a time to audition. It was then that I realized there wasn’t a dressing room – the first contestant was disrobing on stage. Now, within this industry, one develops into an adroit strategist. Casting directors position obstacles to see how a talent performs in the heat of the moment – one who flies by the seat of her or his pants, so to speak.

I was the last contender set to go on stage, and as I prepared to step out I silently tried to boost my morale: “I got passion in my pants and I ain’t afraid to show it, show it… I’m sexy and I know it.” Actually, that LMFAO song was playing out loud. But you get the picture.

The evening was a sensation, and I’ve been cast for the main fundraising May 18. So march with me then to the event at Casselman’s, to see the full debriefing!