How come highs chools arent fair wen it comes to audtions for plays and musicals?

Question

I am good at acting and singing and when i try out for plays and musicals i get a small part and seniors that suck get good parts. i want to act but i dont see how this is helping me!!!! what can i do. civic theater is almost the same way because everybody knows everybody and the highschoolers try out for it too. HELP. there will be local auditions for a movie soon and i believe in myself strongly, should i do it?

Answer 1

A lot of high school directors don't really know what they're doing (or they'd be doing it somewhere else). It's easier to cast older performers than to teach younger ones what to do. Plus, parents whine and complain if seniors don't get a chance before they graduate. High school shows cast for seniority or political reasons suck. The ones cast for talent don't. It just depends on what your school/teacher/parents value.

Answer 2

You obviously believe in yourself strongly and have a high opinion of your talent, but is your own self-assessment accurate? Have you spoken to an acting or singing coach to get some good, constructive feedback? I would suggest that strongly.

Secondly, life isn't fair. One of the things people look for aside from sheer talent is: do I want to hang out with this person? If you look down your nose at other people whom you judge to be inferior to you, those folks will get that vibe. People would rather work with a known quantity (their friends, previous associates) with so-so talent than someone who may be incredibly talented but with an aloof attitude.

Should you do the local auditions? Of course! Why not? What's there to lose? Okay, so maybe you won't get the part. Or maybe something embarrassing will happen. Or maybe you WILL get the part. Who cares! No matter what the outcome is, you at least will get the experience and know what to expect the next time it comes around.

Answer 3

Well it all depends on what the directors angle is... It can be really hard to get a lead role in any high school show until your senior year. Don't let that bring you down... if you really like to preform go ahead and be in the chorus. A lot of the times I think that being in the chorus can be more fun than being a lead because you don't have some much to memorize... and there isn't as much pressure. The Dancing is fun 2. Go ahead and do the auditions around you and see where they take you... keep in mind though that acting is really hard when it comes to getting the 'big break' just have fun!

Answer 4

If your parents are ok with the movie, I'd say give it a shot.

It sounds like you have a lot of drive - and that is really good! That is what it takes to be successful in that business. It is smart to look at other things to get involved in - just be careful that it doesn't interfere with your school work.

In terms of the auditions for plays and musicals in high school - there are lots of things that might prevent you from getting a part.

1. Sometimes, no matter how good you are, you don't get a part because you aren't the right "fit." For example, you might be a good comedic actress, but aren't so good at drama.

2. There are a lot of non-talent things that are important as well. For example, if you are difficult to work with, or aren't mature enough, a director might pass you over. I'm not saying that this is you. I'm just listing a few general things to consider. In general, your personality and attitude matters a lot - in acting or in any other job/activity. One of the easiest ways to make a good impression is to look for things that you can learn from other actors. For instance, maybe they don't act so well, but they are always on time or they get along with people really well. Things like that will help you to keep improving all parts of yourself while you are waiting for that big role.

3. Sometimes directors look at two students who are pretty strong and would do well. But one will be graduating in a year and the other one will be around for a while. So, they'll cast the senior since this is their last shot.

If I were you, I'd approach the director and say that one of your goals is to get a lead role. I'd ask them if there is anything that I can do to improve - for example, maybe you are great at dramatic parts, but don't do comedies very well. I'd even ask why I didn't get the part - just tell them that you are really serious about this and that you are trying to learn from your mistakes (don't be sulky or demanding about it - be really humble). Then, I'd do my small part really, really well. Show the director that you work hard, are mature, can get along with the other members of the cast, and that you are enthusiastic. That will make an impression and will help you in future roles.

4. If your parents allow it, maybe you can take some acting classes to keep improving. There is always more to learn - so that when you get that big part, you'll be ready.

Rejection is part of the acting life. If you want to be an actress you'll have to learn how to deal with it. Try to learn from it - why were you rejected? Sometimes there are things you can change. Sometimes it isn't about you - you just aren't a good fit for the part.

Answer 5

Because life and casting isn't fair. Fairness is just a wishful dream of utopians. those who have suggested that your view of your self may not be accurated are most likely right, none of us sees ourselves as others see us.. those who have served the theatre organization longest are most likely to get the plums. Movies don't have auditions, so someone is probably setting up a scam in your city. Movie casting is done by interviews that agents set up between actors and casting directors. By performing in the smaller parts you are gaining experience and serving the theatre organization (paying your dues for future casting). And most importantly, as Stanislavski said, "There are no small parts, only small actors," which means the play is more important than your ego. You are too young and inexperienced to be a prima donna, so get off your high horse and start the grunt work to pay your dues to qualify for consideration for a bigger role. You don't think actors start as stars in movies do you? Of course not, they start as day players with little teeny parts. If you write and tell me who is holding the auditions ans how you found out about them, I will tell you if it is a scam, Doc

Answer 6

YOU may be a good singer, and the leads may "suck," but it's about what the director sees in their head. So if you don't fit the image they want, then you won't get the part. Some schools aren't like that, but most are.

If you believe that you "fit" a role in the movie nicely, then you should audition. Audition anyway, because you never know if you will get a part. Good luck! :)

Answer 7

I would think that it's because they want the seniors to get the roles as they are leaving. This applies to elementary schools, too, from my experience in school plays, the oldest students would get lead roles. *sigh* I haven't been in any -school- plays since then...

Answer 8

yes go for it!! you have nothing to loose and when you get casted in a movie then they will never turn youdown for a school play again!! there was this guy my school who got casted once in jesus christ superstar just because he was popular!!but he cant sing and he sounded horrible and i mean horrible it was like i dont know but i wanted to vomit when he sang!! the only people who clapped for him were his friends