The Audition Process, Part Two

This post is a continuation of The Audition Process, Part One.  

After the first audition, actors are sometimes asked back to the theater to read for the director again.  These are known as "Callbacks" and aren't always used.

Even when there are callbacks, an actor who will later be cast in the show may not be asked for.  It's best not worry about that, although worry is pretty much inevitable.

A callback will include reading scenes from the play, usually with other actors.

Callbacks:

There are two main reasons for callbacks.

The first is so the director can look at you for a specific role.  He or she may have seen several people who really fit his vision for the part.  This will be his or her chance to better analyze how you would play the role, and your chance to show how well you could do it.

The second is to see how well you fit with the rest of his prospective cast.  Do you all look good together and have chemistry on stage?  Is this a strong ensemble?

What You Need to Know:

Unfortunately, as far as the second purpose of callbacks goes, there isn't a great deal you can do as an actor, which can be stressful.

Sometimes, you'll fit perfectly in the role and with the cast- other times you won't.

It's crucial as an actor to develop a thick skin.

This is something I've been working on all my life.  I'm still working on it.       

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