Jeff isn't the only one!

Jeff at Marloo isn't the only one.He and I face a similar predicament, except he is a castmember of a show already auditioned. I am a director of a show yet to be auditioned, but at the moment, I lack enough people to cast the show as yet.Strangely, I've found many recent productions have faced this unnerving situation. There have been cancellations (Oh dang! I mentioned the unmentionable C-word!) and re-auditions, and it's getting to the stage where it is impossible to cast a show of more than ten people from the one audition date. This is more the case, it would seem, with musicals than dramas or comedies and I think I can pinpoint a reason: lack of singers/dancers/actors who will do chorus!!Yes, chorus- that other unmentionable c-word! There is no fear to be had in taking a chorus part, no loss of prestige, and contrary to popular belief, no lack of glory either. For what the chorus lacks in limelight it usually makes up for in challenge and fun. It may not have the glitz, but it's got the balls.So when your theatre group post auditions for a musical, turn up your noses NOT at the "lowly" chorus. Make an informed choice, and give chorus a go.I've had my rant, so now I'll take my pills.Eliot.