If you had a musical with a guy/girl lead and you had 2 favorites that had been doing theater a lot versus 2 newcomers who blow you away but haven't been in any of your productions, who is best to cast?
2006-09-14 21:31:37 · 13 answers · asked by eminem526 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
of course the two newcomers..!
why not give them a chance..?
i think everybody deserves a chance on the path to greatness..! ;0
2006-09-14 21:38:42 · answer #1 · answered by spLinTer 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You shouldn't just give newcomers a chance because they are new. Give them maybe a small part to start. If they are really fantastic and you honestly think they are better than others than by all means cast them, this happens a lot. But don't just cast them because of that. Try the 2 favorites with other roles and scripts to see their range and all they can play. You may find you like them better in a smaller part or a bigger lead. If you can't choose between them go by looks. A lot of people choose because they can see them in the part and they look like previous. We casted a red headed freckled girl as Annie because we knew that would be a believable casting. You may think of it as typecasting but really it comes down to that sometimes. Just pick the all around best no matter what experience they have.
2006-09-15 13:25:14 · answer #2 · answered by Norah 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the newcomers truly blow you away, then they deserve the parts. Perhaps you could cast one newcomer and one of your established talent. Everyone was a newcomer at some point. We all had to start somewhere, so if you really think they have talent, give them a shot.
2006-09-15 04:45:02 · answer #3 · answered by Instant Justice 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would pick the established actors for the lead and the newcomers as the understudy. Depends, though, on the age of the 'character'.
For example, historically, in Shakespeare's day, Lady Macbeth was played by 45 year-old men because the part called for a mature-aged actor. You can't have a 'newcomer' regardless how good they are, in the role of Lady Macbeth. It would ruin the integrity of Macbeth, not to mention textually incorrect....
2006-09-15 04:38:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whomever you believe would do the best job! I have acted in plays many times. I would rather have a minor role in a great play, than a major one in a lousy production. If the play is great; everyone will be praised, but if it is poorly performed, everyone is tainted, no matter how well they did individually. If you are serious about doing a theatrical production, sentimentality has no place in it. Be professional! It's the Play, the Play, always the Play that matters!
2006-09-15 04:45:11 · answer #5 · answered by Proud Liberal 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Newcomers. How do you favorites become favorites...it's about the singing and acting.
2006-09-16 03:54:11 · answer #6 · answered by kenslydale 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Newcomers because that's how you develop an actor, give them parts.
2006-09-15 17:27:27 · answer #7 · answered by wwalk841 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on if it is amateur or pro, and if it is a short or long run. The show quality is more important than the politics. your decision as a producer is your decision alone. If it is that hard to decide that you seek advice here then it is a close enough decision to just flip a coin on. You might consider splitting up the acting couples, making them mix and work together.
2006-09-15 04:51:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Give The New-Comers A Chance! My Theatre Arts Advisor Did, And It Has Been SO Rewarding!!!!
2006-09-15 04:41:09 · answer #9 · answered by trisha 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You always put your strongest singers in the LEAD and your best actors play the supporting rolls. Where the main characters sing more than they act and the supporting rolls act more than they sing.
2006-09-16 02:05:51 · answer #10 · answered by capinundees 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋