Community Theater Green Room Discussion Board: audition "etiquette" re: headshots

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   Hi, I'm new (so sorry if I do something stupid!) and have kind of an odd question. 
I'm lucky enough to have a friend who did a lovely headshot for me.  However, I feel odd actually bringing a copy to auditions (unless the audition notice specifically says to bring one) because I don't want to look all "hoity-toity" or anything -- I know I'm not trying out for Broadway.
What do you all think about headshots?  (And about the people who have 'em?)
Thanks!

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pammat Walk-On Joined: 11/11/05 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 0	Topic: audition "etiquette" re: headshots Posted: 11/11/05 at 1:48pm
	Hi, I'm new (so sorry if I do something stupid!) and have kind of an odd question. I'm lucky enough to have a friend who did a lovely headshot for me. However, I feel odd actually bringing a copy to auditions (unless the audition notice specifically says to bring one) because I don't want to look all "hoity-toity" or anything -- I know I'm not trying out for Broadway. What do you all think about headshots? (And about the people who have 'em?) Thanks!

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k8tt Star Joined: 4/05/05 Location: Canada Online Status: Offline Posts: 73	Posted: 11/11/05 at 2:15pm
	If it's a show with a large cast, maybe you could bring it and offer it so they can remember your face. If no one else has brought a headshot, and the audition board doesn't ask, keep it in your folder. Our Community Theatre, and the community it is in, is so small we remember everyone we audition . We occasionally take digital photos of auditioners if it's a large show. We do ask for headshots of the leads to put in the lobby for some shows, but usually end up taking them ourselves since very few of our actors have their own headshots. The ones who do have them either have been in professional theatre or are trying to break into professional theatre/films.
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tristanrobin Celebrity Joined: 4/25/05 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 704	Posted: 11/11/05 at 4:16pm
	if you got 'em, use 'em it might help a director remember you - and it's not going to hurt anything if they don't want them. I usually get 1/2 with headshots and 1/2 without ... and, though, I don't care from any kind of 'etiquette' way whether people have shots or not, it does help me remember who is who - especially in large auditions for large musicals when we see a LOT of people. head shot copies are cheap - spread 'em around
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Linda S Celebrity Joined: 4/16/05 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 312	Posted: 11/11/05 at 5:14pm
	If someone comes with a headshot great. If they haven't got one, I will take a digital photo. It really does help me remember who is who. Linda
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