tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3495622859323058834.post2295707229422930095..comments2022-12-23T02:21:31.320-05:00Comments on ONCE MORE WITH FEELING: Claiming the PRODUCT of the Audition!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00399266373570613570noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3495622859323058834.post-81610193027305084632010-02-10T19:02:59.541-05:002010-02-10T19:02:59.541-05:00Semantics Joy!
We do agree!
1. "They don...Semantics Joy!<br />We do agree!<br /><br />1. "They don't like me" is my point - they don't have to "like" you - they don't KNOW you!!! If you are right for the role, you will hopefully be offered the role! "liking" isn't about one thing - and no matter how much a performer smoozes etc it won't be REAL if it's not motivated by something authentic. Sorry if that wasn't clear. I have never implied or thought you need to be robot - you go in with work to do and be the human being you are. Trying to get "them" to like you isn't gonna fly if you aren't right for the role.<br />I have NEVER underestimated the "likeability" factor - but I know what that means. Being accessible doesn't mean sucking up! THAT is what I meant! Sorry if it wasn't clear...<br /><br />2. Again, semantics. As a singer you need to know your type - which means knowing the spectrum you could play...I didn't give the details, but your point is precisely what I was going after...If there is a chance you could be cast - GO IN! But if it's ridiculous to think you would - completely WRONG in ANY spectrum - don't waste people's time!<br /><br />And thanks for reiterating the relinqishing of control over result. I say this all the time - go in and do what you DO. If you are a BMW but they need a Honda, they will appreciate you but they can't hire you. They have to buy the Honda.<br /><br />Great discussion!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00399266373570613570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3495622859323058834.post-60639346938349592612010-02-10T18:53:18.018-05:002010-02-10T18:53:18.018-05:00Another excellent post! This time, however, I do ...Another excellent post! This time, however, I do have to disagree with you on a few points:<br /><br />>They don't have to like you!!!! THEY NEED TO HIRE YOU! You don't need to flirt, visit, be charming...you need to SELL THE PRODUCT!<br /><br />You underestimate the importance of likability, which is often a HUGE factor in casting. Someone who is single-mindedly focused on selling a product and not on being a human being is not going to be appealing. Yes, we're buyers and they're sellers; but we're buying humans, with personalities, charm, flaws, and many other qualities -- not machines. I am glad you mentioned the bit about pleasantries and not losing your humanity, but pleasantries are not enough. I want someone who is emotionally accessible, relaxed, AND confident. Creative teams are easily turned off by a sales pitch.<br /><br />>Don't waste your time nor theirs if you are not the product they are looking for!<br /><br />I agree with this to a certain extent... but there is a danger in asking an actor to pre-cast themselves. There is a wide spectrum of "right": If they do not have the requisite skill or do not match the character description, they should not attend the audition... BUT they must be careful not to do the casting director's job for them. If there's any doubt, they should go to the audition. That's the middle of the spectrum. On the far right, you have those actors who cast themselves out of everything... "Oh, I'm not right for that/I heard they're only looking for girls who are 5'7" and a half and can yodel..." etc. On the far left, you have actors who go to EVERYTHING and get pissed when they're not called back, even though the show was The Wiz and they're blond/blue eyed/whiter than Wonder Bread.<br /><br />This is right on the money:<br />>Your sense of competition is NOT with the others in the holding room, but rather with YOURSELF.<br /><br />Amen, sister!<br /><br />One additional point I'd like to make: While you are absolutely right about owning your product and focusing on the win, an actor must also -- paradoxically -- have to let go of any illusion of control over the RESULT of the audition. All that is within your control is you: how well-prepared you are, your performance, your attitude, how you present yourself. What "they" think of you or what "they" decide to do with you is NOT within your control. You have to let go, trust in your talent and technique, and present your product. If they buy it, great; if not, just keep selling! If you're good, someone will buy eventually... and if nobody's buying, try another market... and if no markets want to buy, then find another product to sell!Joy Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02858537209460399422noreply@blogger.com