Community Theater Green Room Discussion Board: Why didn't you cast me?

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   "How long after an audition can you ask a director how you can improve your audition techniques?  I'll be seeing him but he's already started rehearsals...I feel stupid bringing it up.  Should I just wait until another show that I don't get cast for?  (lol, I'm more optimistic than that sounded, just realistic that one doesn't get every role they want) "

Ask him as soon as the cast list is up, or as soon as possible.  Certainly don't wait until the next time you're not cast!  

I don't think you've waited too long now.  Waiting too long would be after the next time you auditioned.  Even if he doesn't remember specifics about your auditions, he can tell you what he looks for and give you tips.  Next time he'll probably remember the conversation as well.

Getting time with him to ask your question may be the hardest thing.  I know I am distracted and have a lot of things I need to accomplish just before and just after rehearsals.  I'm sure everyone is different, but for me a social setting is best ... maybe a party.  

Also, if I'm alone having coffee or eating I generally welcome someone stopping by my table and engaging me in conversation, or even schedule a time to do so.  For me, that would be my best time.  I'm relaxed and can speak freely.

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KEB54 Celebrity Joined: 7/24/08 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 227	Posted: 12/05/08 at 10:42am
	"How long after an audition can you ask a director how you can improve your audition techniques? I'll be seeing him but he's already started rehearsals...I feel stupid bringing it up. Should I just wait until another show that I don't get cast for? (lol, I'm more optimistic than that sounded, just realistic that one doesn't get every role they want) " Ask him as soon as the cast list is up, or as soon as possible. Certainly don't wait until the next time you're not cast! I don't think you've waited too long now. Waiting too long would be after the next time you auditioned. Even if he doesn't remember specifics about your auditions, he can tell you what he looks for and give you tips. Next time he'll probably remember the conversation as well. Getting time with him to ask your question may be the hardest thing. I know I am distracted and have a lot of things I need to accomplish just before and just after rehearsals. I'm sure everyone is different, but for me a social setting is best ... maybe a party. Also, if I'm alone having coffee or eating I generally welcome someone stopping by my table and engaging me in conversation, or even schedule a time to do so. For me, that would be my best time. I'm relaxed and can speak freely.
	KEB
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sethnic Walk-On Joined: 8/23/07 Online Status: Offline Posts: 4	Posted: 12/29/08 at 5:01pm
	I draw a contrast between a talent contest and matchmaking. Auditions are not talent contests, they are matchmaking between the actor and the character.
	Creating a new company!
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midgetking111 Player Joined: 1/17/09 Online Status: Offline Posts: 13	Posted: 1/17/09 at 10:09pm
	One thing you need to consider is that there will be a good amount of competition. No matter what you're auditioning for, there will probably always be someone who's better than you.
	Mystery of the Suffocated 7th Grader-Perry Paulson Willy Wonka Junior-Grandpa George Air Uganda-Swami Ramblenonada James and the Giant Peach-James Trotter Throughly Modern Millie-Bun Foo
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