Kevin Holloway
Gardner
English 112
October 14, 2015
The process of auditioning is, without a doubt, the most mind-blowing event that could take place in your life. It is one of the most exciting and nervous moments in the life of an actor. It can also be more often than not one of the most frustrating time periods. Auditions are the dark side of the performing arts. Performers are herded into a small space under the watchful eyes of a panel of auditors, then tested through a range of ‘experiments’ and trials, scrutinised incessantly for; the way they look (do they ‘fit’ the role?), the way they sound (do they have the appropriate voice?), emotional application to being someone they’re not and an exhausting examination of skills applicable to the role to be filled. Yes Rejection feels crappy. It feels awful to have someone tell you, “No, we’re choosing someone else," or, “We’re letting you go.” It's especially hard if you’ve put yourself out there, if you’ve made yourself vulnerable. You’ve worked hard. You’ve invested in the job. You’ve done wonderful work. And you love it. …show more content…
We are open and wear our hearts on our sleeve. We do similarly in auditions. We engage with the process showing our warts and all. There are highs and lows, but we feel the possibility of a future every step of the way. We have to. We have to show commitment. And as the possibility of that future we have clung on to vanishes against our will, we are left feeling hollowed by the experience – a part of us is left behind.
The fact is, any director/auditor does not WANT to make a performer feel that way. But they have to make a decision. And it can be a hard decision. The final casting decisions must be made without any emotional attachment.
Ultimately, the show must go on and to the strongest standards and appearances that the audition harvest has
Gardner
English 112
October 14, 2015
The process of auditioning is, without a doubt, the most mind-blowing event that could take place in your life. It is one of the most exciting and nervous moments in the life of an actor. It can also be more often than not one of the most frustrating time periods. Auditions are the dark side of the performing arts. Performers are herded into a small space under the watchful eyes of a panel of auditors, then tested through a range of ‘experiments’ and trials, scrutinised incessantly for; the way they look (do they ‘fit’ the role?), the way they sound (do they have the appropriate voice?), emotional application to being someone they’re not and an exhausting examination of skills applicable to the role to be filled. Yes Rejection feels crappy. It feels awful to have someone tell you, “No, we’re choosing someone else," or, “We’re letting you go.” It's especially hard if you’ve put yourself out there, if you’ve made yourself vulnerable. You’ve worked hard. You’ve invested in the job. You’ve done wonderful work. And you love it. …show more content…
We are open and wear our hearts on our sleeve. We do similarly in auditions. We engage with the process showing our warts and all. There are highs and lows, but we feel the possibility of a future every step of the way. We have to. We have to show commitment. And as the possibility of that future we have clung on to vanishes against our will, we are left feeling hollowed by the experience – a part of us is left behind.
The fact is, any director/auditor does not WANT to make a performer feel that way. But they have to make a decision. And it can be a hard decision. The final casting decisions must be made without any emotional attachment.
Ultimately, the show must go on and to the strongest standards and appearances that the audition harvest has