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?

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DrunkenValor 0

Thursday 17 September 2009 16:37

In a fit of insanity, you should get your big Ford Chevy pray to god for his forgiveness and then go about running down all the lead actors. If you don't get a part as a replacement then just give up and become a musician.

p00p0ster0us 0

Thursday 17 September 2009 16:56

It's important to know that when you feel something went really well, it might have, or it might not have. Interviews and try-outs are often like that. This person should have told you where the list was instead of being an ass about it, but the entertainment biz is full of assessesses.

MrVulgaris 0

Thursday 17 September 2009 18:27

I feel your pain. Being an actor myself, I always get discouraged whenever I fail an audition, or if I end up getting a shit part. But I get over it fairy easily, and the people judging me usually give me constructive criticism for next time, so I feel better. Even so, this "she" you speak of - the director I'm guessing - didn't need to be so careless about it, instead of letting you down easy. I'm not saying your life is eff'd, I'm saying you shouldn't let stuck-up perfectionists like her get you down.

maddog_fml 0

Thursday 17 September 2009 18:41

That sucks, try next time better. But it was a rude way to say.

lazytown 0

Thursday 17 September 2009 18:57

I'm glad everyone keeps giving you audition advice like you're trying to have a career as an actress. You probably just auditioned for your school play.

Peachy2392 26

Thursday 21 November 2013 23:19

Most of the advice given is sound whether its a school play or their career choice. Calm down.

youreawhore 0

Thursday 17 September 2009 19:29

... Now that's what I call a bitch. She should at least have the professionalism (even if the play wasn't professional) to pretend that you had a chance at getting in for that play. At least you won't be sitting around all day feeling really hopeful? :(

sacredpoppy 0

Thursday 17 September 2009 19:57

And you came on here to complain about it? GET OFF THE ******* INTERNET and do something about it! If you're a shitty actor, YDI. Don't come on FML complaining about it when there are things you can do to improve your skills. Take a ******* class, or something. Practice in front of a mirror. PUT DOWN THE ******* LAPTOP and go method act. ... For everyone who posts similar comments on FMLs relating to fat people... do you see what I just did? Your comments are just as ******* useless.

RNCftw 0

Thursday 17 September 2009 20:39

hopefully you improve your acting skills or have some kind of talent in math. i dont think english or anything related to words would be suitable especially if you keep throwing down floating pronouns with no antecedent.

null_fml 11

Friday 18 September 2009 0:35

You had me completely fooled, I really thought you were serious. You must be a great actor! (Edit: That sounds sarcastic. But it's not supposed to be.)

kellster 2

Thursday 17 September 2009 22:19

I guess your audition was pretty bad, in that case! YDI for thinking it was good when, judging on her (bitchy) reaction to you after, it was clearly crap. 1. Get an acting coach. 2. Learn how to judge your auditions accurately. 3. Get used to it. I'm in the performing arts as well and rejection comes with the territory. Build yourself a thicker skin and just ask yourself how you can make it better for the next audition. You're selling a product; don't take rejection personally.