Actors Biogs

IÂ’m another who was not aware of the Showcase site, which carries various accolades for its services, (including one from Ms Murtagh-Monks), all of which indicate that an actors biog service is a useful tool for directors and actors alike. Listing on Showcase is not cheap, although it may well be worthwhile. The prices range from $70.00 to $120.00 for adults.
I must admit to being a touch surprised to read that Ms Gefken, in the role of director, would rely on attendance at an audition as the sole indicator of interest. I mean no reflection on the lady, who I have not met, but surely passion for a play could well lead to a director wanting a particular person for a role. Why leave things to chance and availability on a particular day?
When I first mooted the idea of this site hosting actors biogs, it was very much from an amateur theatre perspective, on the assumption, that the more serious, intending professional, or professional people would have an agent working on their behalf, although it would appear from the Showcase site, that directors utilise the site as a major reference point.
A Biog List could never be a substitute for auditions, rather a time saving productive method of farming for talent, where directors with a project in mind, could read through the biogs and contact individuals to ascertain and perhaps encourage interest.
Cheers
Greg Ross