Cast member of MTV's 'Real World' offers roommate advice to residents

by Kate Pelusi staff writer

We all remember such issueburdened individuals like Puck, the outspoken dirtball bike messenger, David, the supposed sexcrazed attempted rapist, Neil the "misanthropic and xenophobic" chap and most recently Ruthie the alcoholic party girl, who have all contributed greatly to the wellknown notoriety that is MTV's "The Real World."

But what about those characters who offered a more realistic presence to the luxurious and hip houses?

How about Aaron, the conservative surfer, or Mohamed, the quiet, rarely-present member of the San Francisco cast?

Most specifically, what about Sean, the fun-lovin', down-toearth lumberjack from the Boston cast?

Sean, from the cast of the sixth "RealWorld," came to visit Cabrini's Grace Hall Atrium on Oct. 28.

Instead of having a prepared speech, Sean produced a more intimate, conversational quality to his visit.

Sean first began by explaining the process of auditioning to be a cast member for the show.

The first step is making a 10minute video and sending it in to MTV.

Sean saw a commercial on TV and made what he called "a really cheesey video talking about being a lumberjack and my family."

If MTV chooses your video, you must first complete a very detailed questionnaire concerning very personal aspects of your life and then video tape yourself while having a phone interview with one of the casting directors.

The next step is the semi-final interview, which involves being followed around for a day by a camera crew.

Lastly, "Real World" hopefuls undergo one final interview with both MTV and Bunim/Murray executives.

Sean next spoke of his experiences while the show was taping. He spoke of his friendship with Cyrus, his disdain for both Genesis and Kamellah, and the awkwardness of doing simple tasks in front of a camera.

Sean also elaborated on his experiences as a volunteer at an after school day care program for chit- dren.

"It felt good to share things with the kids that they wouldn't have had if I hadn't participated," he said.

Sean was also very open in talking about his feelings for MTV and Bunim/Murray.

He talked of how MTV and Bunim/Murray treated people like "crap."

He also claimed that the program is "an evil show" that "messes up people's lives."

After "The Real World," Sean participated in "Road Rules AllStars," where he met his current wife, Rachel, a former cast member of the San Francisco show.

Sean was very gracious in answering questions from the students, even very personal ones concerning whether he and fellow "Real World" cast member Montana had a romantic relationship (which they did not) and questions about his relationship with his wife.

When asked whether he had advice for residents with roommate problems, Sean said "communication is key" and "see where your roommate is corning from."