Bleghgh;sdalfkdk WARNING: This post is full of negativity and possibly hypocrisy.
I auditioned for my high school's musical today, and like usual it was an incredibly frustrating experience.
I don't like my singing voice and it just ;alkdf;ladfskl;fdsal;dsafl;dsfal;daslk;da wow.
But that wasn't the frustrating part. What frustrates me is that we're doing Beauty and the Beast, and since it's a pretty well-known show, everyone has their little personal cast list in their head. Confidence is one thing, and arrogance is an entirely different ballpark. There's nothing more frustrating to me than really presumptuous theatre kids.
If you're not a director, you literally have nothing of value to say about casting. Literally nothing. Shut your mouth until casting is over, even a positive comment (you'll be GREAT for this part!) can be totally cruel toward anyone overhearing who might want that role so bad it hurts a little. (And we can all hear you. You're projecting... again.) Just because this show's well known, everyone's assuming they know who will be all the leads because "they fit the part." Grrrrl, this director may decide she wants a 5'2" ginger for Belle. It's an artistic choice, and by auditioning for a director you've said you respect their creative control.
Reallyreallyreally wanting a part, and being very vocal about it, doesn't increase your chances at all. Also, we're all nervous. You can stop saying that out loud.
I AM ANNOYED WITH EVERYONE UNTIL A CAST LIST IS POSTED
end of discussion.
As a member of my local theater community, I can say that I have made my own cast lists in my head for every single production I've been in. But I've never, NEVER shared them with anybody. It's a matter of respect and the second you express your (unwanted/unneeded) opinion, you are disrespecting everyone in the room. (Even those you've placed in larger roles.)
ReplyDeleteI've found the best course of action in these situations is to not keep your frustration bottled up inside you, but also not to lose your temper. If it's anyone you've conversed with before, (basically, as long as it's not a complete stranger) you should go up to them and calmly explain why what they're doing is harmful, because it's not just you they're hurting, it's literally everyone involved in that production.
Hi Abby it's Colin! I haven't ever performed in theatre YET, as i have told you about in one of my earlier comments. I think that those people are very, whats the word? oh it's******** yah i think thats what they are. just because they look like bell talk like bell and even maybe sing like bell doesnt mean that they are gerting ghe role. I mean i agree the director has control of what he wants so yah haters stop hattin because other people ( and dhould i say fantabulomarvelamazing person) like abby :) is just as good as you! In fact shes better! so yah kind of rant!
ReplyDeleteagain excuse me for all of the mispellings and incorrect grammar (typing on my phone) :)
~colin
Hey Abby! Just started "following" your blog so now I can finally comment! (I've been watching your videos forever so it's about time). Anywaaaay, what a coincidence, my school's doing Beauty and the Beast too! I chickened out though when audition time came (I absolutely hate my singing).. I would have loved to be in it, but I guess musical theatre just isn't my thing... Definitely agree with Emily though that you should talk to them if you know them well enough. But yeah, it would be pretty awkward to confront them about that. Sometimes you just have to accept that there will be arrogant people and ignore them. As hard as it may be, you can't always change them.
ReplyDeleteJust read your post from the 18th and I hope you got a role you're happy with! Can't wait to find out (if you'll be willing to share with us)!!
Anna