Theatre Auditions

So... I haven't auditioned for a play in a while, but I did it so much in school that it was surprisingly familiar. I felt really comfortable. Walked into the theatre lobby, signed in, handed my headshot and resume and looked at the sides handed to me. I had read the play and done my prep work, but the sides that were to be read weren't disclosed. Waited to be called. Made pretend small talk. I wanted to get one of the girl's numbers. I thought we would be good friends, but decided against it in this setting. I went in and read the scene. I wasn't doing terrible, but I wasn't doing well either. Oh, the play is Lend Me a Tenor. I read for Maggie (like every other girl in the lobby). The director stopped me. "I want you to be more enamored with Titto, He's a god to you." The next time I read with more girlishness and at one point dropped on the floor and yelled a line. It was in the moment. "Thank you." And I walked out. I waited and watched other girls go in to read and read and read agin with different partners. A few moments later the stage manager said I could leave.

I only read once. That could be REALLY bad or REALLY good. And it's slightly embarrassing to be the first one to leave as the others get to stay and read more. I was only up there once, but it was so fun. In my humble opinion, all the other Maggies were incredibly whiney and outright annoying. That's not who Maggie is! There is so much more to her. Yes, she has an obsession, an extreme obsession, but she's not a 16 year old Juliet and she's not stupid. If that's the Maggie the director wants, then maybe it's best I'm not in the show. I let it go and went to the gym.

I got an e mail from the stage manager the following evening. The tone was very even. They wanted me to attend the callbacks the net night. Wow. Okay. I guess all the lame things they tell you are true-- that even if you are let go, it doesn't mean they don't want you. I thought someone made that up... The callbacks are in 4 hours, I'll let you know how it goes. Wish me to break legs!


-------- It is now 11pm and this is the continuation of the callback.
I was called in to read for Maggie. The director had me read that role twice. Then he randomly asked me to read for Diana (the seductress) which he wouldn't let me read the night before, despite my suggestion. I stayed and read both sides for that role and then he offered me the role on the spot. Talk about irony. It is sooo funny, because I was convinced I would be playing Maggie with this other guy playing Max, who wasn't cast : ( and there was another actress who just shouted Diana- she looked walked and was in real life, Diana. I just told myself to do the best read possible. Another cliche actor tip proven, don't get distracted and do the best you can do. It really does pay off.

Ahhhh!!!!!! It just feels nice to feel competent again, to get paid to act! I'm so excited about the rehearsals and costumes. I'm such a girl, haha. I'll keep you posted.