The Casting Couch
We’re casting for our second show, “Chrysalis”. It’s a one-act two hander, and both roles are for actors in their twilight years.
I’m seeing that more than anything for this play, casting will be the biggest challenge.
What I’m also seeing is that people don’t read casting notices!
Someone in his thirties sent pictures of himself half naked, his six pack oiled and glistening… A 19 year old girl responded… Another guy who used the word “big” in front of his name knows he’s not right for it, but sent along his pictures anyway… addressing me and a few other recipients of his interesting message as “readers.”
I’m not pointing this out to be funny… although it is. I’m pointing this out because I’m amazed.
Don’t people read?
What are people putting themselves out there for?
It seems like they’re setting themselves up for rejection.
Having sent out my work for so many years, it took a while, but I figured out how to target my marketing and create a professional package.
I guess these folks are still learning…
Auditions are this Friday.
–Sue
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