Like a ghost.
Graduate lands MTV reality show
by Jay Langley
July 15, 2005
No cell phones. No IPods. No Britney Spears. Sarah Bray, a 2003 Tech graduate, went back to in time as part of MTV's new reality series "The 70's House."
The premise of MTV's new reality show is a "Real World" style show, with a 70's theme. Twelve young people are put in a house without the amenities of 2005. They must wear 70's clothes, talk 70's lingo, and compete in 70's-style competitions. The competitions include roller-derby dance-offs and 70's-style game shows. In the end whoever survives the competition will walk away with prizes provided by Hewlitt Packard.
Bray who, graduated with a degree in theatre, said she did not know what to expect before the competition began.
"I heard it was a retro reality show," Bray said. "But I had no idea it was going to be a 70's theme."
Due to contractual obligations Bray could not say how far she made it in the competition.
She said she is happy that the producers shed her in a positive light.
"On 'The Real World' they concentrate on the drama between the housemates. But on this show the producers are more concerned with the competitions side of the show."
Besides a few embarrassing moments, Bray said she enjoyed her time on the show.
"I cannot dance at all. That was a little embarrassing," she said. "But it was one of the most fun experiences of my life."
She made some life-long friends on the show, she said
"I talk to Hailley, Ashley and Geo almost everyday."
Her time on the show has made it easier for her to get into the entertainment business, Bray said.
"It definitely has helped me get my foot in the door," she said.
Bray loves the theater, she said, but she is trying to figure out where she fits into the entertainment business.
Andrew Severyn from Tempe, Ariz. was another member of the cast of "The 70's House." Severyn and Bray started dating after the show stopped shooting. Severyn said he enjoyed his time on the show.
"It was great to meet new people," Severyn said. "I got to meet Sarah who eventually became my girlfriend, so that's pretty awesome."
Severyn said he would do the show again.
"I probably talked too much trash on the show to people who I am now friends with," he said. "That is probably the only thing I would change."
Terri Bray said at first she was worried about her daughter Sarah appearing on an MTV show.
"I wasn't sure about it because MTV is not one of my favorite stations," Terri Bray said. "But Sarah assured me that it would be okay. I am pretty satisfied with the show."
Terri Bray said acting has always been a passion in her daughter's life.
"We moved around a lot when she was a kid because her father is in the military," she said. "I think Sarah found her nitch at new schools by performing in plays."
MTV's "The 70's House" airs Tuesdays at 9:30 p.m.
by Jay Langley
July 15, 2005
No cell phones. No IPods. No Britney Spears. Sarah Bray, a 2003 Tech graduate, went back to in time as part of MTV's new reality series "The 70's House."
The premise of MTV's new reality show is a "Real World" style show, with a 70's theme. Twelve young people are put in a house without the amenities of 2005. They must wear 70's clothes, talk 70's lingo, and compete in 70's-style competitions. The competitions include roller-derby dance-offs and 70's-style game shows. In the end whoever survives the competition will walk away with prizes provided by Hewlitt Packard.
Bray who, graduated with a degree in theatre, said she did not know what to expect before the competition began.
"I heard it was a retro reality show," Bray said. "But I had no idea it was going to be a 70's theme."
Due to contractual obligations Bray could not say how far she made it in the competition.
She said she is happy that the producers shed her in a positive light.
"On 'The Real World' they concentrate on the drama between the housemates. But on this show the producers are more concerned with the competitions side of the show."
Besides a few embarrassing moments, Bray said she enjoyed her time on the show.
"I cannot dance at all. That was a little embarrassing," she said. "But it was one of the most fun experiences of my life."
She made some life-long friends on the show, she said
"I talk to Hailley, Ashley and Geo almost everyday."
Her time on the show has made it easier for her to get into the entertainment business, Bray said.
"It definitely has helped me get my foot in the door," she said.
Bray loves the theater, she said, but she is trying to figure out where she fits into the entertainment business.
Andrew Severyn from Tempe, Ariz. was another member of the cast of "The 70's House." Severyn and Bray started dating after the show stopped shooting. Severyn said he enjoyed his time on the show.
"It was great to meet new people," Severyn said. "I got to meet Sarah who eventually became my girlfriend, so that's pretty awesome."
Severyn said he would do the show again.
"I probably talked too much trash on the show to people who I am now friends with," he said. "That is probably the only thing I would change."
Terri Bray said at first she was worried about her daughter Sarah appearing on an MTV show.
"I wasn't sure about it because MTV is not one of my favorite stations," Terri Bray said. "But Sarah assured me that it would be okay. I am pretty satisfied with the show."
Terri Bray said acting has always been a passion in her daughter's life.
"We moved around a lot when she was a kid because her father is in the military," she said. "I think Sarah found her nitch at new schools by performing in plays."
MTV's "The 70's House" airs Tuesdays at 9:30 p.m.