I have an audition for Fiddler on the Roof next week. I'm 28 and a female with blonde hair, hazel eyes, 5'5 and medium built. I want the role of fruma sarah. The director doesn't like me and after being cast in one of her shows, she refuses to cast me i any others. I was told she hinks i make other actors uncomfortable. I don't mean to, but i have bipolar disorder so maybe that's it. How can i let her see past her judgments and give me a part this time?
2007-08-06 12:54:52 · 5 answers · asked by DustyRose 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
Hmm, that is a tough one. If you have an opportunity to speak with her before the audition (not on the day of the audition as she will be too busy), simply say what you stated here. Sometimes a little direct communication and an apology can go a long way.
It is really important to prove that you can leave your personal issues at the door, or you will develop an unfavorable reputation in the theatrical community. Hopefully you can show her you are sincere, and just do your best at the audition!
2007-08-06 14:59:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you absolutely certain that the director doesn't like you or were these things told to you via other people? You need to consider that the director may not feel this way at all and bringing anything up may make things worse especially if this was all heresay. Now if you two have had conversations about this then of course that's different.
At most you can send a note ahead of time and explain that you realize there have been tensions between you in the past and now that you have your bipolar disorder under better control with proper medication (or whatever you wish to say - it can be true or bs) it will not be a problem and if it becomes an issue, to please not hesitate to bring it up to you and you will do your utmost to control things. I don't believe you need to mention the role you want, the director will know what you want when you're auditioning. All you want to do is smooth things over and be a part of the show. Not beg for the role.
If you do get cast, be on your best behavior, regardless of the role you receive. No snyde comments, you are an angel. Perhaps that will be your ultimate role. Re-proving yourself.
If it's the director that has the problem, then why cater to her power trips? There are other theatres and other directors to work for. No need to talk badly, just prove to other directors that you are not what she says you are. If they won't cast you either, volunteer backstage for a show or two and prove them wrong about your character. You can sing the ensemble parts from off stage :-)
best of luck to you
2007-08-06 16:36:38 · answer #2 · answered by Marianne D 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
With your dad you have built a certain amount of confidence and you do not have to be great on every shot. As a result, there is no pressure and you hit the ball well. Now, a friend or another relative comes into the picture and you are trying to outplay them either hitting it longer, straighter whatever and the result is pressure, you tighten up the swing and don't let the club do the work. The remedy is to continue playing and all that will work itself out.
2016-05-20 01:10:05 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This may sound harsh, but it is ultimately the director's call. If she doesn't like you, you can't change that in a week. It will take a long time to have her change her opinion about you. If you want to do that, go for a smaller part, and take her critiques gladly and use them to improve yourself.
2007-08-06 13:04:32 · answer #4 · answered by Chris2457 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe try telling her how you feel and tell her that you don't mean to make other uncomfortable. Tell her that you can't help it and that you'll try really hard to succeed with her expectations. Tell her straight that you don't mean it, and she will hopefully understand you. Good luck.
2007-08-06 16:42:50 · answer #5 · answered by . 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋