Post by GuyF on Jul 10, 2011 10:47:58 GMT -5
Interesting development in the Falotico household.
My daughter is a member of a dance company in Shelton, CT. Recently the owner of the company was approached by an "undisclosed network" with the idea of a new reality show based on the company's lives on and off the stage. (In MY mind anyway, think "Real Housewives" meets "Toddlers and Tiaras".) Well, after some further talks, it's been decided that it's a go--a pilot will be done, and we'll see what happens from there.
Some quick background on the dance company--probably around 15 kids, ranging in age from 4 to 16. The older kids are of course the primary "stars", two of which are males that are very different in nature. While the kids provide some adventure, the moms of all the kids are what this show will likely focus on the most. There are some with delusions of grandeur re their kids, others who understand that a couple of these kids are truly outstanding dancers that could make a career out of this if they just stay the hell out of the way. The group does basic recitals and shows, but also perform in competitions, at which they've been very successful.
Speaking of competitions, the group is going to a national competition in Wildwood, NJ this week, and my family and I are going as well. (We can talk about Wildwood some other time!) The film company producing the pilot will be on hand to shoot some footage and do some interviews. And the controversy has already begun--they've already interviewed the owner, and have asked her to describe what each of the moms are like. As we know, shows like this live on generalized exaggerations, and let's just say my wife has been labeled "the bossy one". Uh-oh.
I should say now that all the moms involved seem like good people who get along, but let's face it, for this pilot to be picked up, friction will need to be the order of the day--even if it's "created" by the producers, as the interviews could set the stage for that.
Lost in all of this are the dads. Honestly, I'm the only one remotely involved--I design the programs for all the shows, and I associate with the women more than the other men do (I have little in common with them). So, if a dad is going to end up getting involved in all of this, it'll be me.
As we embark on our Jersey trip tomorrow and things "heat up", I'll be tweeting any updates regarding this matter. Actually, my candid social media insights (which would be unseen by the other parents as none of them are on twitter) could end up being weaved into the show somehow, and @ionaguyf could end up "blowing up", as they say.
My wife and I have of course discussed the risks involved in participating in a show like this--let's say she has a nasty episode with someone and it goes viral, could it affect her job/career? But she's still on board for it. As for me, I'm just extremely curious as to how all of this turns out--to be honest, as long as it does not negatively impact my daughter (age 5), I really don't care what happens. Anyway, I invite you all to follow along. We leave for Jersey tomorrow--the adventure begins!
My daughter is a member of a dance company in Shelton, CT. Recently the owner of the company was approached by an "undisclosed network" with the idea of a new reality show based on the company's lives on and off the stage. (In MY mind anyway, think "Real Housewives" meets "Toddlers and Tiaras".) Well, after some further talks, it's been decided that it's a go--a pilot will be done, and we'll see what happens from there.
Some quick background on the dance company--probably around 15 kids, ranging in age from 4 to 16. The older kids are of course the primary "stars", two of which are males that are very different in nature. While the kids provide some adventure, the moms of all the kids are what this show will likely focus on the most. There are some with delusions of grandeur re their kids, others who understand that a couple of these kids are truly outstanding dancers that could make a career out of this if they just stay the hell out of the way. The group does basic recitals and shows, but also perform in competitions, at which they've been very successful.
Speaking of competitions, the group is going to a national competition in Wildwood, NJ this week, and my family and I are going as well. (We can talk about Wildwood some other time!) The film company producing the pilot will be on hand to shoot some footage and do some interviews. And the controversy has already begun--they've already interviewed the owner, and have asked her to describe what each of the moms are like. As we know, shows like this live on generalized exaggerations, and let's just say my wife has been labeled "the bossy one". Uh-oh.
I should say now that all the moms involved seem like good people who get along, but let's face it, for this pilot to be picked up, friction will need to be the order of the day--even if it's "created" by the producers, as the interviews could set the stage for that.
Lost in all of this are the dads. Honestly, I'm the only one remotely involved--I design the programs for all the shows, and I associate with the women more than the other men do (I have little in common with them). So, if a dad is going to end up getting involved in all of this, it'll be me.
As we embark on our Jersey trip tomorrow and things "heat up", I'll be tweeting any updates regarding this matter. Actually, my candid social media insights (which would be unseen by the other parents as none of them are on twitter) could end up being weaved into the show somehow, and @ionaguyf could end up "blowing up", as they say.
My wife and I have of course discussed the risks involved in participating in a show like this--let's say she has a nasty episode with someone and it goes viral, could it affect her job/career? But she's still on board for it. As for me, I'm just extremely curious as to how all of this turns out--to be honest, as long as it does not negatively impact my daughter (age 5), I really don't care what happens. Anyway, I invite you all to follow along. We leave for Jersey tomorrow--the adventure begins!
