Naked Auditions

I didn't explain very clearly did I. Sorry. In a production of Steaming that I was peripherally involved with as a lighting designer the first rehearsal where the actors were asked to disrobe (nearly every character has to appear nude at least once) it was made clear that the others attending that rehearsal would also have to undress. I didn't go. I have heard about the same thing happening at rehearsals for Shirley Valentine during the nude sequence. The director etc also disrobed. In the film "Mrs Henderson Presents" the same thing happens when the girls are first asked to take their clothes off. We are then as I am sure you all know treated to the sight of Bob Hoskins naked. There seems to be a suggestion, a thought, that if the cast have to take their clothes off it will somehow be easier if the attending crew take their clothes off. I have to say that my discomfort at being naked in public (I even swim wearing a Tshirt) would make the rehearsal a completely pointless as I would be unable to concentrate due to my discomfort. I am not an actor who has agreed to take my clothes off in a role, I also would only ask an actor to take their clothes off if it is essential to the play so I do not feel that I am being inconsistent. Is that all there is? Well if that's all there is my friend, then let's keep dancing. www.tonymoore.id.au