I went on an audition for a part that I thought was perfect for me. However, i was unprepared and blew it. I could tell she wanted to give me the part if only she thought that i could handle it, but I was over acting all over the place. should I tell my agent that I was having an off day or just let it go and wait for the next one? I have this desire to tell him what happened and that I realize that the audition went badly and how I figured out my mistakes. On the other hand, maybe he didnt get any feedback and its just another part that I didnt get to him, however if i admit that i blew it then he'll think less of me and won't push as hard to vouvh for me and get me seen...
2007-09-27 11:28:48 · 8 answers · asked by theone111 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
I think your instinct to let it go is the right one. You may 'feel' like they wanted to give you the role, but you don't know that. They want each actor who reads for them to do well.
If it bugs you to the point where you just have to say something, then go ahead and tell your agent. It probably won't do you much good. What's done is done. He/she can't do anything but say oh well, you had an off day. Don't screw up again. They may however be able to smooth the way for you to audition with these casting directors again by calling them if she notices they're not calling you in anymore, you know what I mean? If they have roles that you're right for but you're not getting any interest from them then your agent can say look, he spazzed on you that day, sorry. His cat died. Won't happen again. However, if it does happen again, you won't ever read for them again so keep that in mind.
Your agent knows most if not all of the casting directors out there and has enough of a relationship with them to call and get feedback from them or make nice nice for you if you really want to go there. They may prefer to just let it go... after all, everyone has those days.
Good luck with your decision. Ahh to be a tortured actor!
2007-09-27 11:48:38 · answer #1 · answered by Marianne D 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think telling your agent you had an off day would be a problem. If, on the other hand, you tank and audition and then tell your agent everything went wonderfully, that might be a problem. Don't lie to your agent, they will find out, the performing world is too small. They may call the casting agent you auditioned for to follow up and get their take on it, or find out in any number of other ways. If you learned something from the experience, great. He should be happy that you are growing as an actor. How much you share is really your decision. I would be honest though...
2007-09-28 05:36:37 · answer #2 · answered by swigaro 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell your agent. Your agent has to know whom and whom not to go to in the future for you. She has to be prepared with information should she ever have contact with the person who auditioned you. It is a hard business but it is a tight community. If you don't tell your agent you could blind side her and that is the worst thing you could do. You do not ever want to embarrass your agent or cause her any problems with the people she works with. Grow up, communicate, it will work out the way it is supposed to, just always do your best and be honest
2007-09-27 11:39:24 · answer #3 · answered by Barbara W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't feel so bad, I tanked a call back audition with my agent watching it! She really chewed my butt. Luckily I got the role anyway. I hadn't learned an important technique about auditioning and that was not to care what role it is for and to always do your best. Now, as to your problem, Cider is right, the agent already knows. If he brings it up, you can explain, briefly, they hate excuses and want results. Did your problem come from some misconception you have about auditions or acting? Click on my name, read my profile and write me at my aol address and we can discuss it if you like> I mentor actors for free.
2007-09-28 06:46:53 · answer #4 · answered by Theatre Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it sound like you were too emotive, which distracted from the underlying character. It is good that you realize that, and you are making the necessary slight adjustment. But also we can not expect to always nail the character that they are looking for, there is such diversity in interpretation of character(s). Good luck. Stay confident even when admitting to a small technical error, but underline the positives. Move forward.
2007-09-27 11:35:56 · answer #5 · answered by David L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if he's a good agent, he'll hear about how you did before you did.be honest. if you explain that you're willing to work on your mistakes, im sure he'll understand. if you say nothing, then he'll think that you bombed the audition on purpose and that you're not taking the auditions seriously.
2007-09-27 11:40:08 · answer #6 · answered by theloverofwords 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your agent already knows.
2007-09-27 18:41:15 · answer #7 · answered by d_cider1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't tell your manager, or otherwise you'll be forced onto the "casting couch."
Unless you're into that sort of thing, in that case, go ahead and tell.
2007-09-27 11:33:46 · answer #8 · answered by Catboy 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋