Eveharrington - i didn't think you were snippy.

the only snippy one here has been moi!

after all, i'm the one who wrote "fat blobs with no talent", hey, I was in a mood o.k?

before he became a doddering old fool he was probably a fat blob with no talent.

sorry....

there is no GREAT DEAL of anger. I  merely wanted your comments.

BTW, the last post I made? I thought I was being funny. UPon rereading, it may not have come across that way... but that's how it was meant.

It's the ultimate role for my kiddo... we both love this director and SM. The director has since told me he's "leaning towards" NOT double-casting.

She's going for it... way too psyched. I'll let you all know how it goes. There's no guarantee she'll get the part and she'll be o.k. with that too.

 As a director I wanted to add a few points...

First of all, I never double cast.  It's not that I can't, its just that it doesn't work.  Everyone picks a "winning" cast, and the whole "who gets closing" is something that has more problems than the audition itself. It's true that a lot of theatres and schools double because it makes money....everyone wants to see the "other" cast so they buy tickets to both.  Doubling adults doesn't do the same financially, becuse if you want to make real money, do a show with kids.....more people come see them than the adults.

I agree that some children act more adult that the grown ups do...so use that as a life lesson.  I treat all my cast and crew with complete fairness and respect....but I've known directors that don't.  The key is to look at the whole picture and see if it's worth the show to do it.

One thing I want to add is that you have to be really careful when you "ask" someone to audition.  If you get too heavy with it the actor feels as if you are "promising" them something....and you can't blame them.  If I were to be asked several times to audition, I would feel as if I had the inside track....it's ok to invite...just be real careful about it.

I have always felt honesty is best.  It shouldn't be about the number of performances or the work involved....do you want the part?  How bad?  If the theatre is doing it for the money it really is not up to you to make policy for them....they have bills to pay.  All you need ask yourself (and your daughter) is do I really want this part, and do I care if I share it?  That is the only thing to focus on.  If you feel that sharing a part is not what you want, then just say "thanks, but we are no longer interested"  and walk away.  Please do it before the cast list goes up though.....I hate it when I have to go to the 3rd or 4th person on the list becuse the first one turned me down.  It sets that child up knowing I really wanted someone else first.