ok... I got callback for a character at this youth theater in milwaukee (I'm 13 btw...) and after going I like sunk myself in like this deep depression cuz I know I'm not gonna get the part (and because it was clear they were picking favortites to read over and over again, so they could only judge me on one line: She took our money and ate the cookies.] so i just don't think that's fair), and I don't know why I do this......
2007-08-30 14:34:41 · 6 answers · asked by Cee 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
I do the same thing. I'm not really sure why. I think it's because we are preparing our minds, if we let ourselves think that we won't get something or in my case be ranked in group a at wrestling school, then we can tell our self "I knew I wouldn't get it" and then we aren't as disappointed as we would have been if we went into things saying "I've got this in the bag" and then not get it. However, yes we are preparing ourselves in one sense but in another we are setting our self up for failure. If we have the attitude "I can do this" then it's more likely that we can do it. but sometimes we just were not meant at that paticular moment or we were not what they were looking for. There will come a time when we are what they want and some other person is going to be thinking the same we are when they get turned down. Try not to stress over it. Another thing, I don't think you should have to pay to audition be careful with things like that, there are alot of people who will take advantage.
2007-08-30 14:45:07 · answer #1 · answered by Aj 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my own personal experiences in my eight years in community theater, your roles have very little to do with your skill. It has everything to do with "Who you know". As to why you continue to do this; because it's fun. Being on stage is one of life's very few natural highs. Even now, every time I step out into that spotlight, I get jitters and a rush of adrenaline. I'm hooked. If that's not enough of a reason, think about the end result, all the happiness you brought to the audience through your ability to portray your character. You're still extremely young, give yourself some time to grow accustomed to the grief and sense of unfairness when you don't get a role because you're not the director's daughters best friend. Turn around, find another show you want to do and go for it. Not to mention the fact that you are good enough to get a callback. Do you know how many people try out and don't even get a callback? That says you've got potential, you just need the drive. Don't get discouraged.
2007-08-30 21:47:35 · answer #2 · answered by Drewsy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be as simple as the person conducting the audition didn't see you in the part, whereas one or two others looked more like what he or she wanted. That's the luck of the draw. Next time, maybe you'll look like the right person and you'll have a better chance to show you talent.
Don't take it personally, and don't think of it as the end of the world. If you stick with it, there will be a next time.
You didn't goof. You just didn't get chosen.
2007-08-30 21:43:13 · answer #3 · answered by anobium625 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i really don't mean to sound all rude or anyhting but that's just how it is in the acting buisness..in the arts industry. YOu have to be ready to get tons of regection. don't be so hard on yourself. just think, there is bound to be someone better than you that wants the same part. and i mean, you got a call back, that's saying a lot about your talent right there. don't let one audition keep you down. keep auditioning, keep working on acting. and plus it sounded like you still had a chance of getting the part. hey, lighten up, it ain't over till it's over. keep up the hard work and trust me, you'll be rewarded. just be patient.
best of luck!
2007-08-30 22:21:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a hard thing to be in theater or film. You will be rejected many many more times than you will ever be accepted maybe you will eventually be more accepting of rejection. Dont let it bother you it is not so much they are rejecting YOU as they found someone that fits their vision more. Just keep on trying and remember you are doing what you love (if you love it that is)
2007-08-30 21:41:03 · answer #5 · answered by writersblock702 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
rejection is a big part of becoming an actor and you will have to be able to deal with it without getting depressed. you will only get a small fraction of the roles you audition for. life is not fair, you have to be prepared to rise above it.
2007-08-31 01:38:24 · answer #6 · answered by Theatre Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋