Pre-casting
Wed, 17 Jan 2001, 11:10 pmWalter Plinge8 posts in thread
Pre-casting
Wed, 17 Jan 2001, 11:10 pmThis topic gets my blood boiling!! A veery controversial topic. I find nothing worse than going to an auditon, trying your hardest, doing a great audition, only to find out (or not which is most often the case!) that someone already has that part! I think it is fair to say that Director's need to have enough people in mind in order to cast a play (or else there would be no point in performing it), however, these should be suggestions only, and not then develop a closed mind to other possibilities, or new people that happen to audition for the part/s. At a theatre where I have been a member for a couple of years, there is a standard unspoken rule, that there are certain directors who you don't bother to audition for, because they have a completely closed mind! What upsets me is, how does a new person entering into a theatre group to get cast in a play, if they won't be looked at as a possiblity? In my case, I have had 20 years experience in amateur theatre, and have not been able to prove myself, because some groups don't even do one-act plays, so there is no forum to display your talent. I think it is a shame, that to get into a play, I have to travel all over the metro area to audition, because the theatres that are close to me really want proven talent in their shows!
What do others think?
Just thought I would prompt a little debate/discussion on a topic which is close to my heart.
Chris.
What do others think?
Just thought I would prompt a little debate/discussion on a topic which is close to my heart.
Chris.
RE: Pre-casting
Thu, 18 Jan 2001, 01:42 pmWalter Plinge
I'm with you Gill, I believe pre- casting is sometimes warranted, the instance that you have mentioned is one such time. As a Director I will reserve the right to cast who ever I bloody well please in a show that I am working on. However I will never waste anyones time by auditioning parts that are absolutely unavailable and will make it quite clear that that particular role is not up for grabs. I do feel that if a director is willing to audition someone, that this is proof they are prepared to be open minded about their choice. At the end of the day they may still cast the person they originally had in mind, because the feel they are the best person for the role. Perhaps this is what has happened in your case Chris. I do not understand why someone would audition you for no reason whatever,that would appear to be a huge waste of everyones time, including the directors!
I know that pre casting does sometimes seem unfair, but perhaps Chris you might like to try Directing a show, theatre groups are always on the look out for new directors, then you can experience the system from the other side. I can guarantee you will never go into an audition room without a fairly good idea of who you might cast.
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I know that pre casting does sometimes seem unfair, but perhaps Chris you might like to try Directing a show, theatre groups are always on the look out for new directors, then you can experience the system from the other side. I can guarantee you will never go into an audition room without a fairly good idea of who you might cast.
INDI
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