Last Wednesday evening, Mather’s dining hall was host to lines of Eleganza model hopefuls awaiting their turn to audition for Black C.A.S.T.’s 16th annual show. One by one, the models disappeared behind the closed doors of the private dining room to face the judgement of the show’s producers. FM’s Roving Reporter wove through the crowd of high-heeled beauties and well-dressed men to find out just what brought them all here, apart from a shared love of self-exhibition and Prada.

Angelica J. Cristello ’12, Leverett, Auditioning ModelAlexandria Rengifo ’11, Dunster, Auditioning Model

RR: Why are you auditioning?

AJC: Well, we’re both veterans. We did it last year, and it was an awesome social experience, probably one of the best choices I made socially.

AR: It’s like really one big family; it’s a lot of fun. It’s theatrical, there are a lot of different components to it, so it’s fun to do.

AJC: Yeah, it doesn’t feel like...

AR and AJC in unison: Work!

RR: Do you still spend time with the people you modeled with?

(They point at each other)

AJC: I met her through Eleganza and she’s like one of my best friends.

RR: What’s your gameplan going into the auditions?

AR: Rock it, I dunno.

AJC: Yeah, fierce!

Alexandria Rengifo ’11, after her audition.

RR: How did it go?