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    What's It Really Like To Audition For SNL?

    Nobody laughs! You have to audition at a packed comedy club! You can only get in if you're in The Second City! All not true! With 5 new cast members about to join the show, find out what's really involved in auditioning for the legendary Saturday Night Live.

    BEING ONSTAGE AT SECOND CITY HELPS, BUT ISN'T NECESSARY.

    YOU HAVE TO PREPARE 6 MINUTES (unless you're Jimmy Fallon)

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    You got the call! OK great, now you have a week to come up with 6 minutes (3 characters and 3 impressions) out of nowhere if you were totally not expecting that call, or 6 minutes of your best stuff if you've been expecting for this moment all your life.

    THEY PUT YOU UP ACROSS THE STREET.

    WHEN YOU ARRIVE, YOU'RE SENT TO MAKEUP.

    YOU'RE GONNA SIT THERE AWHILE.

    A LOT OF GREAT PEOPLE HAVE AUDITIONED (plus Dane Cook).

    BRING PROPS AND WIGS. OR DON'T.

    IT'S THE SCARIEST 6 MINUTES OF YOUR LIFE!

    THEY DO LAUGH.

    MEETING WITH LORNE IS YOUR CALLBACK.

    GETTING THE JOB IS ONLY HALF THE BATTLE.