Following on from my previous inquiry task about how cut throat and unfair the audition process is, I thought this article from The Stage was very appropriate.
I found it an interesting read, so thought I would share it with you all :)
Just goes to show, never get disheartened if you aren't called for an audition......like they said "maybe luck wasn't on your side that day".
http://www.thestage.co.uk/people/analysis-opinion/2014/11/real-reason-not-called-audition/
Hi Sian, I read this article earlier today and was interesting to see it viewed from the other side! I have to say that when I began auditioning I used to get quite disheartened, especially if it was something I felt showed my strengths and seemed to be of equal of better standard than most. Eventually I did come to the conclusion that a lot of the time (not all of course), was purely down to luck and that is what's so cut throat about our industry. Its not like going to a one-on-one interview and being able to exhibit why you should get the job and what skills you can offer etc. But in fact you might have the wrong look, not fit in with the rest of the cast, or literally be placed in a position where the casting panel happen to not be able to see you. It really can be a case of luck! Thank you for sharing that, I think it will be interesting to those who are not familiar with the whole process of auditioning! :-)
ReplyDeleteGood article for discussion Sian. Bw
ReplyDeleteHi Sian, thanks for sharing this. My opinion changed dramatically whilst reading this article. Originally I felt I was agreeing with the choices being made, feeling that If I were in that position I expect I would cut in the same manor. But to conclude the cut through cutting randomly just seems very unfair. And also a little ironic? Earlier in the article it had been stated that they wouldn't have wanted to miss any hidden talent....yet by cutting without further analysis or specific reasoning surely there lies the potential for someone (which is at that stage of the process because they tick the right boxes) to slip right through the net! Steph :)
ReplyDeleteYes, the automatic response if an audition is unsuccessful is to blame and question yourself! When in fact it could just be something as random as being cut through cutting (as Stephanie put it) lol. I agreed with the first part of the process as well, as why would employers take a risk on someone they know nothing about, if they have someone auditioning who has worked with them before and know they are good and reliable! But the part that really shocked me was by cutting every third person they are almost taking a chance themselves, as one of the random people they had cut might have been the perfect person for the job and they will never know.
ReplyDeleteWhat a crazy industry we are in!