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In my past few blog entries I gave advice to my fellow performers about auditioning, and in each case I never got cast – which may lead you to believe that, “this guy has no idea what he’s talking about.” Well, It’s your lucky day.
I just recently auditioned for the play Orestes by Euripides. I honestly was not sure if I wanted to do a Greek play, as I am focusing on acting in my upcoming short film, Your Brown and White Feather Earrings, but hey, I should probably listen to my own advice: “Audition for everything– it never hurts.”
The audition process for this play was quite different from any other I’ve participated in. First, the play is split between two directors. Second, there was a group warm-up which involved dancing to Jennifer Lopez. Finally, there was a short cold read. I found out later that I was called back!
After the call back, I was called back again. After that call back, I was called back another time. And yup – you guessed it, After that call back, there was the final call back.
Anyways, it was worth it. I ended up getting cast in a supporting role of the Phyrgian Slave! There might have been some type casting in that I’m Indian, but a role is a role, and I am not complaining.
TIP: Callbacks can be tedious. But there is a key. If you are Persistent, Consistent, and Talented, you’ll be fine.
On a small side note, I wanted to talk about my plans for this summer.
I’ll be brief. Here are my goals:
• Finish my short film (color timing, sound mixing, video editing etc.)
• Atlanta Shakespeare Company Internship
• Audition, Audition, Audition! (Heck, I might even need to check out my page for some auditioning advice!)
