AUDITION FEE: anyone heard of one?
Sun, 15 Oct 2006, 04:47 pmaimee joy29 posts in thread
AUDITION FEE: anyone heard of one?
Sun, 15 Oct 2006, 04:47 pmI have just been gob-smacked by the request for money from me to audition for a production. This has never happened to me before, so before I judge it, I am wondering what more experienced thespians think? I also want to add that there is a possibility that the high cost of the genre (opera) contributes to the payment request. The company also has support from industry professionals, which could make the difference, presuming that many of the coaches are paid to help the chosen cast reach the required standard. Open slather, what do you think? -Aimee
Sounds a bit odd
Sun, 15 Oct 2006, 04:54 pmSounds a little odd to me. I would have thought it is similar to Getting an Agent. You shouldn't have to pay for registration. In some countries it is actually illegal do charge such a fee. I suppose you need to know exactly what the fee is for and if it sounds reasonable enough, then you take you choice or chance. There may be an actual service that is being paid for in addition to the audition itself.
An audition is like a job interview and how many of those have we ever paid for? Hopefully none.
Absit invidia
Jeff Watkins
Perth based Actor/Performer
who can also sing ... and occasionaly dance
Fight/Sword Choreographer
Virgin Director
UPstageWA Rep