I'm a nineteen, almost twenty year old actress that's just starting out. Would it be worth it to audition for a role where the age range is 25-30? I look my age but I might be able to pull off almost twenty-five. Would it be worth it to audition, or would I just be wasting the director's time?
2007-05-01 05:18:19 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
That age group is fine. In the audition, remember to speak clearly, and don't speak too quickly. It could make you sound too young.
PS: It's ALWAYS worth the audition. Directors, especially casting directors, have friends. And they may be thinking of a different project at the same time they're casting this one. I know of a dozen of parts every year that get cast from people who say, "You're not right for this, but you'd be perfect for THIS!"
2007-05-01 06:59:19 · answer #1 · answered by Matthew P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the earlier responses that say that it's always worth it to audition, but I fear we're missing some bigger picture here.
You're nineteen. You don't know your "playing age"? You question whether it's worth your time to go to an available audition?
Where, my friend, is your education?
It's possible that you can build a career in acting on raw talent and dumb luck--and it's also possible that I'll win the 60 million jackpot in tonight's lottery (if I go get a ticket).
Almost all professional actors nowadays have completed their education, which generally means a BFA (bachelor of fine arts) degree in theatre. Those programs polish your talents, prepare you to impress in an audition, and orient you to all aspects of professional theatre, including the business end--which is where you'd learn that a new person in the biz goes to every open audition possible regardless of role availability, as well as what your playing age is, how to avoid getting ripped off by unethical producers and agents--in some programs they even have course work on how to navigate the NYC subway system.
I wonder if you even know that, in the business, it's common for directors to avoid youth? They like to cast a 26-year-old to play a teen; some prejudice there about maturity and reliability and experience. So your best bet is if you are 19 but look 12, then there's a good chance they'd go for you. And make-up can take years off any face (or put years on, but that's not often a concern outside of college and high school productions).
Go, Audition. If the director starts to think you're a waste of time, s/he will insult you and you'll have one more of the thousands of rejections you must accept before building your career. And then go to your nearest university and inquire about their theatre program.
2007-05-01 07:59:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if we're talking stage, or film here so for this answer I'll use stage as my reference.
If you can play it go ahead, but you risk being type cast as 'older' before your time. This director and anyone else who sees your show may forever see you as 'older' and you run the risk of not being cast as someone like Liesl in Sound of Music because you now look too old to them, know what I mean? Unfortunately many people in this business are that closed minded. It's all about your look. Now if you can do it and come out at your next audition looking like a teenager in Bye Bye Birdie then by all means show them your versatility!
2007-05-01 05:38:46 · answer #3 · answered by Marianne D 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Never say never in this game. My hope 4 u is alot of support around, classes,showcase and a foundation to build a career.
The funniest thing I fought was I was told I looked like just somebody. Me Morgan Fairchild even Shelly Long in the 80"s
But I fought it not made it work for me. Go listen and work from there. Break a leg. My credits are few. I have a SAG card that speaks by itself.
2007-05-01 07:21:56 · answer #4 · answered by Mele Kai 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well becuase of ur age before I would audition for anything, I would get some training because again of ur age, people would expect a lot out of u so u need to get a lot of trainign to be ready to audition for anything!
2007-05-02 13:07:15 · answer #5 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think there is much of a difference. I think it might just be a level of maturity that shows. You should audition, and if all else fails, you gained exposure and experience and you'll know what they'll want next time.
2007-05-01 13:16:23 · answer #6 · answered by xxthespianxx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-10 16:27:34 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.You should at least "show up",if they can't use you,they will know you are interested & have your profile,either for that part or future parts. If you sincerely want to act,get out & let the auditioners know you.They don't (& won't) get to know you if you aren't out there.It is a very competitive field,so you need to do something special to get them to notice you.--Even if it is something that you think is absurd.Believe me,you WILL get noticed !
2007-05-01 05:36:32 · answer #8 · answered by Ruthie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Audition! Even if they decide you don't fit the part, auditioning experience is always good.
2007-05-01 06:43:41 · answer #9 · answered by allison b 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋