Monday, January 30, 2006
Okay, Now That Was Awkward
Auditions are a natural and common place happenstance in theatre. Everybody does them. But when I'm holding auditions for IF shows they always feel a little out of synch with things.
First, most of our shows draw from the wonderful talents of the ensemble. So we rarely need outside folks.
Second, when we do them, we try to offer a challenging format that allows the actor to show us what he or she can really do. Which for us means they get to bring us a finely tuned and well-honed monologue.
Now, things are even more off kilter. For our next production "Adult Entertainment", we are holding open auditions with cold readings. This will certainly throw open the doors and make it easier for folks to walk in and audition, but will it challenge them or encourage the best actors to come out?
The most awkward part of the audition is that not only do we need delightful comediennes with a sharp mind, but they have to look like they could be porn stars. Try ordering that off the menu.
"Yes, I'd like Dorothy Parker, but make her look like Halle Barry."
Ah, well, we shall see.
First, most of our shows draw from the wonderful talents of the ensemble. So we rarely need outside folks.
Second, when we do them, we try to offer a challenging format that allows the actor to show us what he or she can really do. Which for us means they get to bring us a finely tuned and well-honed monologue.
Now, things are even more off kilter. For our next production "Adult Entertainment", we are holding open auditions with cold readings. This will certainly throw open the doors and make it easier for folks to walk in and audition, but will it challenge them or encourage the best actors to come out?
The most awkward part of the audition is that not only do we need delightful comediennes with a sharp mind, but they have to look like they could be porn stars. Try ordering that off the menu.
"Yes, I'd like Dorothy Parker, but make her look like Halle Barry."
Ah, well, we shall see.
