Awkward, Disappointment, Theater and Acting: Casting call out

Casting call out

By Kat - 17/09/2009 02:19 - United States

Today, I was trying out for a play I really wanted to be in. After my audition, I was feeling really good. She said she would post the cast list tomorrow. Not knowing where she would post it, I asked her. Her reply? "It doesn't matter. You won't be on it anyway." FML

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By embarrassed - 18/11/2010 02:31

Today, I auditioned for a part in a play. I've been practicing for months, and was very excited. After I'd finished singing, the director whispered something to the other judges, and they all laughed. Hard. So much for the lead role. FML

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By ThirteenThirteen - 01/04/2015 22:09 - United Kingdom - Leicester

Today, I was sent the script to a play I'm participating in at school. After reading it a couple of times, I noticed that my part has been forgotten completely. FML

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By Anonymous - 30/08/2010 02:02 - United States

Today, I went to an audition for a play. The casting director thanked me for my time, but told me they would pass because I had "the emotional range of a turnip." FML

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By okaythen6 - 09/12/2009 11:13 - United States

Today, I showed up on set for a film that I booked a role in weeks ago. At the time of the audition, the script was being rewritten, so today I was so excited and eager to be told what my role would entail. When they handed me the script, my character was described as a fat, ugly, awkward girl. FML

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Your song

By None - 08/02/2009 17:18 - United States

Today, I auditioned for the musical at my school. Before I sang my song, I gave my music to the director. She said "Oh, I love this song!". After I sang it, she told me, "It's okay, I still like the song." FML

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By Indoraptor - 14/11/2009 12:59 - United States

Today, I went to see the cast list for the new musical I'm in. I didn't get the part I wanted, and instead I got the part of one of the suitors. Interestingly, they made me the suitor to my ex. And the guy she leaves me for at the end of the musical is the guy she left me for in real life. FML

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By Juliet - 10/03/2011 12:36

Today, I auditioned for my school's production of Romeo and Juliet. When they announced that I got the part as Juliet, all the guys auditioning for Romeo suddenly disappeared. FML

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The Voice

By NotChadKrouger - This FML is from back in 2011 but it's good stuff

Today, I was auditioning for a talent show. I asked my girlfriend if I could sing to her before I went. She said sure. Thirty seconds in, she got up and mumbled, "You're only going to embarrass yourself." FML

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By Lyingg - 05/10/2011 20:33 - United Kingdom

Today, I had a job interview. The only moment I impressed the interviewer was when I talked about drama. He started to talk about a play I hadn't seen, but I decided to agree on everything he was saying. Suddenly he said, "the play doesn't actually exist." I silently left the room. FML

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By tickle spunk - 29/12/2011 18:39 - United States

Today, I came home and told my mom that I got the lead in the school musical, which I was very happy about. She pulled me into a hug then said, "But you know you can't really sing, right?" FML

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ALovelyTrouble 0

Thursday 17 September 2009 9:42

Don't worry about it. The director was very rude to say that, but if you are planning on acting you are going to see a lot more of that. Don't let it get to you, just keep auditioning... and don't listen to the people posting negative comments, they just have no life. Break a leg in your future auditions!

anniebananie 3

Thursday 17 September 2009 9:30

Who is this mysterious 'She' you speak of?

Comments

moonlight_daze 8

Thursday 17 September 2009 9:19

Them's the breaks, :-( Better luck next time..

Zhejan 0

Thursday 17 September 2009 13:30

In Soviet Russia, audition rejects you!

maddog_fml 0

Thursday 17 September 2009 18:33

Yeah and the KGB is watching you :)

legendofdon 0

Thursday 17 September 2009 9:23

hahaha fail! second!

anniebananie 3

Thursday 17 September 2009 9:30

Who is this mysterious 'She' you speak of?

OhhxGoshhxAri 0

Thursday 17 September 2009 22:24

Is this a Charlie The Unicorn Reference?? o_O

CammyGal 26

Saturday 19 January 2013 2:42

No.

Lilavati 0

Thursday 17 September 2009 9:30

Good luck in the future. ;)

my_fml_account 2

Thursday 17 September 2009 10:01

We may never know. The unsung hero of this FML is destined to remain anonymous, a small but pivotal character in the life of the OP.

andyvillarreal5 0

Sunday 16 May 2010 23:36

calm down. it's the director of the play, obviously.

null_fml 11

Thursday 17 September 2009 9:39

Well at least you don't have to go look at the list tomorrow. She saved you some time.

pnellab 0

Monday 16 May 2011 22:35

true :)

ALovelyTrouble 0

Thursday 17 September 2009 9:42

coklara 15

Thursday 9 January 2014 4:53

How rude, telling her to performs after she breaks her leg...

pmk138 0

Thursday 17 September 2009 9:52

ouch. bit harsh of a way to say u didn't make it. she could have softened the blow in so many ways. just keep trying and you'll get something one day.

metonymy 0

Thursday 17 September 2009 10:13

As sad as it sounds, you're going to have to get used to this sort of thing, no matter how good or bad you are. You're going to encounter people in any field (but sometimes ones in the entertainment business in particular) who are insensitive or even outright rude, especially if they're in positions of power. It takes more than talent to "make it" in the biz - it also takes a thick skin. So: keep practising, and suck it up. If you're trying to get anywhere, you can't afford to be a drama queen (pun intended).