Reflective Essay: A Personal Analysis
Yesterday I posted on Facebook that my Evita rehearsals were commencing that evening. I also wrote that it's hard to believe that it has been over two years since I last performed in a full production and what is UP with that?! My friend, Joey, responded with, "For real, woman. The world needs more you." As soon as I read his comment I began to cry. (Remember in the Introduction of this book when I thanked Judy Greer for making me feel better about being a "crier?" Well. . . Now you see what I mean.)
His kind and thoughtful words of appreciation touched me deeply because I have had two years of frustration in regards to my theatrical endeavors. With each audition I have endured, I told myself that it would be my last one, that I think …show more content…
I strongly disagree because I believe that auditions are a two way street. It is not only an opportunity for the director to check me out, but it is also an opportunity for me to check them out. Just as there are many considerations which go into casting a show, there are many factors that may lead me to draw the conclusion that a particular show and/or role I just auditioned for is not a good fit. It's no different than a job interview, as far as I'm concerned. I may apply for a job and decide after the interview that the potential boss, the company, and the position does not suit me after all. Just because I interviewed and was offered a position with a company, does not mean I have to accept their offer. If I do, knowing full well that it's not a good fit, I am making a decision out of desperation and fear. No decision made from a place of fear ever turns out well.
Last summer I was offered roles in two different productions, which I politely turned down. While they were both shows I really thought I wanted to do, I did not get cast as the characters I wanted and the roles offered to me were not ones I felt any strong connection to. Rather than spend my valuable time playing characters that did not move me, I preferred leaving my schedule open so that Bob and I could travel to
His kind and thoughtful words of appreciation touched me deeply because I have had two years of frustration in regards to my theatrical endeavors. With each audition I have endured, I told myself that it would be my last one, that I think …show more content…
I strongly disagree because I believe that auditions are a two way street. It is not only an opportunity for the director to check me out, but it is also an opportunity for me to check them out. Just as there are many considerations which go into casting a show, there are many factors that may lead me to draw the conclusion that a particular show and/or role I just auditioned for is not a good fit. It's no different than a job interview, as far as I'm concerned. I may apply for a job and decide after the interview that the potential boss, the company, and the position does not suit me after all. Just because I interviewed and was offered a position with a company, does not mean I have to accept their offer. If I do, knowing full well that it's not a good fit, I am making a decision out of desperation and fear. No decision made from a place of fear ever turns out well.
Last summer I was offered roles in two different productions, which I politely turned down. While they were both shows I really thought I wanted to do, I did not get cast as the characters I wanted and the roles offered to me were not ones I felt any strong connection to. Rather than spend my valuable time playing characters that did not move me, I preferred leaving my schedule open so that Bob and I could travel to