Audition Ettiquette
Mon, 26 Nov 2007, 10:16 pmLauren Cleary11 posts in thread
Audition Ettiquette
Mon, 26 Nov 2007, 10:16 pmHey there!
Just wondering on the etiquette on auditions. Should you audition for everything, even if you can't commit to both (i.e Best case scenario, you get offered both and they film around about the same time...)
Do you only go for the one you're most interested in? and then kick yourself when you don't get it and wished you'd gone for the other one?
And also, if you do go for both (and get offered both) Is there a polite way to turn down one of the roles?
Much advice needed, all appreciated!
Thanks
Hate to say it... think of No 1!
Tue, 27 Nov 2007, 06:32 pmYou owe it to yourself to do what is best for you... without screwing anyone else around of course.
A couple of years ago I directed Fiddler and one of the auditionees let me know that she was also auditioning for Oklahoma! that weekend.
Having worked with this person before I told them outright (after they had auditioned) that I would like her for Hodel, but if the Oklahoma! people offered her Laurie she should take that instead, but if they offered her anything else, do Hodel.
Luckily for me they didn't offer her Laurie and I got a very good Hodel :-)
If you are honest with most (well some) directors, they will be honest and supportive... but if you act like a prima donna they will soon bite back as well...