I have contributed a great deal of time and effort to my high school theater deparment and I have played several leads, so I know I have some talent. At the beginning of my Senior year, my director called me into her office and told me to my face that I was going to be her lead girl this year. My director is notorious for only casting seniors as major leads, and so I knew this year I was going to get the lead lead, where I had only been supporting. The first thing our director does is pick a male strong show. Then she casts me as the smallest female part in the show. At first I was devastated, after everything I'd done in that theater department, to be screwed over my senior year. My problem is, I really want to quit, on principal, but I love acting, and I dont want to miss out. I also want to tell her to her face how she made me feel, but she is one of those people who will never cast me again if I say anything. What should I do??? I feel so upset.
2006-09-19 07:10:39 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
You have a few options. If you enjoy acting, and want to keep doing it, I would stick with the show. Make the most of your character, whether or not it's the largest part. Your director may have sincerely thought she needed a strong actress in your role, which is a compliment. Especially if you are pursuing acting, this is the way it will often work outside of a school setting.
On the other hand, if the experience is so unpleasant that it will dampen your senior year, you can politely explain to your acting teacher that you want to focus on other things. If you are going to drop out, do it early so she can recast. If you choose this option, you can take drama lessons after school, and get involved in community theatre.
I personally hope that you will stay with the show, and shine brightly.
2006-09-19 10:03:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The same thing happened to the other person I was double cast with... at first I thought you were her, but I don't think she was told she was going to get the lead. Don't quit, no matter how small a role I'm sure you know that it will make things difficult for everyone. Just do your best and steal the scene, your a good actress, so steal the scene.
I was cast with someone else as Mrs. Mayor in Seussical the musical. It's not a tiny role, but it's just /boring/. We are both kinda unhappy about it but would never say anything. So what we do is we joke around with the mayor about having two wives, and make up stuff in the show, like the mayor's wife really runs the show, the mayor is just the figurehead. And he had an affair with Sour Kangaroo, even though whoville is on a dustspeck and Sour Kangaroo is not. And we started analyzing it and comparing it to the bible, Whoville is hell, and Solla Sollew is heaven, Horton is the Jesus figure, etc. Even the director ignores us when we have questions!! Which is a good time to talk and laugh, and never get yelled at.
Good luck in your play!
2006-09-19 07:58:02 · answer #2 · answered by epitome of innocence 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, you don't know why she chose that play/musical, and there may have been some political reasons she had to choose other girls for the major parts.
On the other hand, she may be playing mind games with you.
If you love acting, don't quit.
If she is truly unapproachable, then don't approach her about the situation. Just tough it out.
If you plan on college, look at this as just one year. You will probably need a reference from her for college.
Think about the long term picture. Don't blow your future over this. Think it out clearly. Try to put your hurt and your emotions aside and do what is best for you in the long run.
There is one other possibility that I hate to even mention, and that has to do with the proverbial casting couch. I won't even go there.
Keep your head up and enjoy your senior year and don't let things get you down. You may think your senior year is a big deal, but in the larger picture it's not. Just 9 months of your long long life.
2006-09-21 18:59:57 · answer #3 · answered by fergal_lawler_iowa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The smaller part may have more meaning and depth and you are probably the strongest person to carry it out. But before you get upset, ask her about the decision. You're a senior now so you're entitled to hear her reasons. And I'm sure this is not the only production your school will be doing so don't worry about it. Just be a professional and be calm and ask what the deal is. If it's something negative, ask her what points you can improve on to rise to the lead again. It could be something small and you're just getting too worked up but you'll never know until you ask.
2006-09-19 07:16:55 · answer #4 · answered by Southern Lady 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
He picked someone who would "go well" with the lead man. Maybe looks, height, etc....don't despair. Been there! I went on the get a scholarship in drama for Texas Tech. Now I'm 50 and work for a major movie producer. Hang in there! It's not all about talent, but the "right look, too!"
PS I got screwed my senior year the exact same way!!!! Don't take it personal.
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2016-12-12 11:11:46 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should just tell her, I mean seriously she just put you in one of the lowest female roles and its your senior year anyway. If you don't say anything she'll just walk all over you. Also, don't back out of the play, she can't kick you out because you told her how you feel, if she does shes using her teacher role wayyy to much for her advantage.
2006-09-19 07:15:42 · answer #7 · answered by PeachyFixation 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe she's testing you. Do the best you can in the part and act as if nothing's wrong. Maybe you'll outshine the other actors. Don't let on she's hurt you. If I understand you, acting is the most important thing
2006-09-19 07:15:40 · answer #8 · answered by The Gadfly 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell her how u feel and walk out of her office then notify the principal and take ur case to someone who has power e.g theater teacher of someone else. why take this B.S. when u go to college ull find some nicer people and better roles.
Good luck
2006-09-19 07:20:08 · answer #9 · answered by vick 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
act with more passion than you have before show her that you could have handled a higher lead part.... dont quit because you didnt get your way... keep up with it and over look it she must have had a reason
2006-09-21 15:02:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋