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I Got a Bad Role; Should I Drop Out of The Show?
Recently, I've auditioned for a musical at a local theatre, and I got a very bad role. Judging by the age/skill of the other people there, I was one of the top three in voice skill, and the best at acting in general. When we got the parts, this camp (Read: CHILDREN'S CAMP. Nothing professional.) gave roles almost perfectly to those who looked the part. I really hate going there, and I feel like I should drop out, but I would also feel bad if I did that. What should I do?
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Do you want to be an actor?
Then you need to suck it up, because for the rest of your life people will be getting roles for reasons you neither know or understand.
At an amateur level, especially with children, there will be things that are actually much more important than pure talent. Things like knowing the young person is reliable and punctual and dedicated to working with the organization. Even in the professional world, directors and casting agents prefer the known quality - actors they know or have a solid reputation of being good to work with. It's not just about delivering on stage or on camera, the work it takes to get there is just as (if not more) important.
If this was the first time you'd ever auditioned for this group, no matter how talented you might be, it was deeply unlikely you were going to get a leading role. You are an unknown. There is no reason for them to take a risk on you while they are trying to create a positive experience for all the young people involved.
If you want to keep growing with this group, then be team player. Show up, know your role, and be supportive and kind to others. That is how you create a network of fellow artists who respect and value you. That is part of how you let the adults in charge know that you are reliable and can be trusted with a bigger part.
If you drop out, you wont get a larger part the next time you audition, because no one wants to have to recast a role each time you decide you aren't satisfied. That hurts everyone.
If you only wanted to do this for fun, not because you are serious about being a performer, or if you know you don't want to work with this group again ever, then go ahead and drop out.
But if acting is what you want to do, you need to learn how to have a bit part, because every professional actor spends way more time in small part than in leading roles.
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When a person auditions for a local theatre, there is no guarantee what part you will get. Just because one role sounds better than another to you doesn't mean you can go in expecting or demanding a part and if not getting it, then drop out. What if a play of Cinderella had every girl auditioning wanting the role of Cinderella and if they didn't get it, they would drop out? The director would be hard put trying to find enough actor/actresses to fill the parts. Take what is given to you and do your very best to take a minor part and make it shine, a performance that has the director taking notice of you if they haven't already and given you that part for a reason.
Good luck.
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Got to totally concur with adviceman49. There are no bad roles, only bad actors. Make it your mission to steal the show and attract attention....in a good way of course!!
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If you are an aspiring actor/actress then you will take this role and make it yours. Any actor can take a role that he/she is perfect for and make it good. I takes a talented actor to take a bad part and do it well.
It just may be the director sees this in you and gave you this part because it doesn't fit anyone else. The director may just see your talents and is hoping you will use your talent to make that part work.
Yes, this is a boot strap answer on my part but it is just possible you were chosen for this part because you have the best skills. My advice is to think about this before you quit. I would suggest you stay and make your part or you the best in the play.
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