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
Lets Be Fair
Wed, 18 Oct 2006, 11:36 amI agree that no-one ever should have to pay to audition. Yes Neville I do understand the process you went through and how valuable it was to you and how it resulted in work but none the less it is a job interview. It is however very unfair to call this company con artists particularly as we don't know anything about them.
The questions I would ask are: If I am unsucessful will I receive a written report explaining why. This could justify the charge especially as the company is a training one.
Are they a government funded non profit organisation or do the principals make a profit personally running the company. If the latter I would seriously resist paying a charge unless as stated I was to receive a report in writing explaining why I failed.
I am not sure that the various Uni's should charge an audition fee especially as students now end up with debts more closely resembling a mortgage than anything else.
If you are satisfied that you are receiving value for the fee you pay then pay it. If not, don't.
Is that all there is? Well if that's all there is my friend, then let's keep dancing.
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