should I email a rude casting director?

Question

I recently went for an audition, and the the casting director was so rude, he didn't bother asking my name, he saw the colour of my skin and asked where I came from...when race, as a presenter? plays no role whatsoever. and then he ushered me out the door claiming he wasn't doing screen tests that day when I had already seen other people infront of a camera. he didn't say goodbye and didnt shake my hand and absolutely no thankyou whatsoever. he's now just emailed to tell me i havnt got the part...stating the obvious...should i reply and tell him how rude he's been?

and in my opinion, having brown skin doesn't count as a fault.

Answer 1

Of course not. If you weren't right for the part, he had no reason to ask your name, shake your hand, or thank you. He wasn't making a deal with you. You weren't doing anything for him. That's the way this BUSINESS works.

Answer 2

That's how auditions work. They have a long day of seeing a lot of people and you weren't cast. Be thankful you got an email saying you didn't get the part because most of the time you don't hear anything. Just take it in as a learning expierence and move on. Most casting directors don't shake hands with you either and you shouldn't offer unless they do first. That's just how it is. If they have no use for you then they aren't going to waste their time with you. Harsh but true. Grow a thicker skin because it could have been much worse.

Answer 3

No! No matter how rude a casting director is, do not ever respond, especially in writing, with anything other than a polite "Thank you for your time and consideration." Even this is sometimes too much.

Reacting negatively could remove any future chances you might get. Remember, many professionals network, and if your name comes up under a flag that you're difficult to work with or that you've got a bad attitude, or don't take criticism, then you'll find it difficult to get any part.

I've been in this situation before, and I know how tempting it is to put a casting director or even a director in their place, but refrain. What if that casting director was just having a bad day? What if the previous performer was a complete jerk? There might be things at work that you weren't privy to.

Never respond with anything other than professionalism.

Answer 4

No.

The industry is very tight. You never know who knows someone else. If you email this person, telling them off for being so rude, your name and face could very quickly be spread to every other casting director in the area. Do not shoot yourself in the foot!

Talk to your agent about the casting director's attitude. He/she can address the situation. Or not.

But you can write the email if you like. Unsent letters are a wonderful way of healing. You get all of the anger or pain or whatever out on the page. But you never send it. I know it sounds like a waste of time. Trust me when I say that it is not.

Answer 5

No. It won't get you the part, it won't change his prejudices, and it may get you bad press with others in the industry.

It won't bring justice or fairness, and the casting director is unlikely to apologize or decide to be more polite in the future because of an angry email.

The best you can do is audition for some one else, don't let the jerks get you down (they are the ones missing out on fabulous you, after all), and pray for God's help in healing wounded emotions and learning to forgive and understand the forgiveness Jesus offers.

Pray for those deceived by the lies of racism that they will be able to break free from that smallness of soul and mind, and pity them for the understanding they lack. Those enslaved to the spiritual bondage of racism miss out on so many wonderful people! Plus they degrade themselves when they do not value others. I feel sad for them.

Maybe you were there to see that man's need for prayer, so that God will change him to learn to value others and treat them better in the future. God can change hearts and minds like people can't, so pray, and forgive.

God bless you.

Answer 6

there's obviously something wrong with teh director. while i would usually say i couldn't use a chinese for casting Shakspeare's Othello, there is no way i would say i'm not doing screen tests if i was.

don't concern yourself. you can go f*** him in the head if you wish, though that would merley lower you t ohis level.

he's clearly provoking you. ignore him. but whatever you do, stay cool. you might not get such a part, but if the director is a pain in the gluteus maximus there's no fun in it and you're better off unemployed(at least mentally). ;)

Answer 7

Get accustomed to it, or, choose another career - it will only get WORSE. What you experienced was "lightweight."

If you cannot handle that, please consider another career.
It only gets worse.

If you want to be in the entertainment industry, develop a thick skin, or, another career.

You were there for a casting call, not to have a conversation.
He did not owe you anything, an audition or his time.

That is only the tip of the iceberg!

Answer 8

There is no point to emailing the casting director. You were simply not what he was looking for. It's nothing personal. Just move on.

Answer 9

No, your e-mail won't change his rude and unprofessional behavior. It could actually make him an enemy of yours in that industry. Either avoid going to any more of his auditions or develop a thicker skin. GOOD LUCK!

Answer 10

So do you even have an agent? And why would she even tell you? Not to mention, SHE ISNT EVEN DIRECTING ECLIPSE!