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The audition had officially descended into madness.

Meet Jane Doe, a young and ambitious actress who had just arrived in Los Angeles to pursue her dreams. With a strong portfolio and a headshot that could stop traffic, she was confident that she would land her first big role in no time. That was until she received an email inviting her to audition for a mysterious project at a casting studio in the heart of Hollywood.

The casting director nodded enthusiastically. "Yes, you know, like a chicken. Cluck cluck, that sort of thing." weirdest-audition-ever-backroom-casting-couch

"Jane, I need you to sing a cappella. But not just any song – I want you to sing 'I Will Survive' in a chicken voice."

The casting director asked Jane to continue singing, while he started to make animal noises and flail his arms like a lunatic. Jane, feeling a mix of fear and embarrassment, decided to play along, hoping to get out of there as quickly as possible. The audition had officially descended into madness

"So, Jane, thank you for coming in today. I must say, you look stunning," he said, eyeing her up and down. "We're looking for someone with a certain... je ne sais quoi. Can you tell me about your experience?"

But there was a catch. The role required her to wear a full-body spandex suit and perform an interpretive dance in front of a live audience. The pay? A whopping $100 for the entire day. That was until she received an email inviting

Jane was taken aback. "Uh, a chicken voice?"