Today, I auditioned for the role of Rizzo in a local production of Grease. The director told me I wasn't tough enough, and that my persona too sweet and childlike for the part. I asked if I should instead try out to play Sandy. He replied, "I was being nice. Honestly, you're ugly and can't act." FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
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
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
Today, my teacher told me I wasn't pretty enough to play the princess part in the play. FML
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
Today, I auditioned for a part and made it because the director thought I would be "perfect" for the part and I was "just like the character in every way." The part is for a schizophrenic drug addict who everyone hates and is stabbed to death in the second scene. FML
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
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
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
Today, I had a completely improvised audition for the school play. The director called me and one of the cutest guys auditioning to improvise an intimate scene. Knowing that I'm a complete klutz, I wasn't all that surprised when I tripped over my feet and landed with my face in his crotch. He was. FML
Today, I had a rehearsal for a musical I'm in. I've worked my arse off to get the songs I sing in place and sounding good. Unfortunately, my coworkers haven't. Now the director wants to cut the songs I'm in because, "the people you're working with make you look shit." FML
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KBeatz 5
If you seriously enjoy acting, don't let this completely discourage you. There's always a role for every persona, eventually. Keep working at it!
LadyGore 12
Did you inform him that he should audition for biggest jackass after? I sure hope so.
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DjeePee 25
Well, he may be a douche, but it's his responsibility to make a nice show that will sell a lot of tickets. And, believe it or not, he will sell a lot more tickets if his roleplayers are as pretty and as good in acting as possible.
alycion 39
Pretty much the way you said it. Not to mention performing can be brutal with criticism. Whether the director was correct or not in his assessment of you doesn't mean you shouldn't grow a thicker skin if it's something you choose to pursue. We can all improve in our areas of career choice, so keep working at it and you can do whatever you want in life. Don't let it get you down, use it as inspiration to improve.
Deannie88 6
Keep your head up OP! That's one opinion out of many if you're wanting to pursue that dream. He might of just been an ass.
LuckyLynx7732 5
Don't feel bad. If the guy was that big of a dick in auditions, he's probably even worse to work with.
perdix 31
Maybe you can try out for the role of Greased Lightning? You won't have a speaking part, but they sing a song about you. What young lady wouldn't want to be known as a "pussy wagon?"
ALlamaOnFire 20
Greased lightning? That sounds way better than grease lightning:D
nevershoutkendal_fml 11
It actually is Greased Lightning. The song they're singing is about a car, and it's as fast as Greased Lightning. Correct me if I'm wrong?
sing_it_out 3
I played sandy in my musical. It sucked!! The only good part was when I made out with danny at the end. And its a middle school production;)
whatsup215 0
Pft, when I played Sandy, Danny and I did more than just kiss ... We um .... well you get the point ;) and that was last night not in middle school.
CharliesCool2084 8
You're not meant to comment to tell everyone your life stories.
DocBastard 40
You should have told him that you were only acting ugly, and you were only acting like you couldn't act. Then he would have understand your brilliance.
lelo007 11
I'm sure Doc meant, "Then he would have TO understand your brilliance." I'm pretty positive "understanded" is not a word, and if you were looking to correct him, the correct word would have been "understood."
lelo007 11
Idiot, sir, I am not. So I misunderstood your sarcasm. I guess that's what I get for not constantly being on FML and being a part of the "in-crowd." I guess I should go find my box now, I'm sure the guy who left me behind is missing me by now.
DocBastard 40
I'm sure someone must have hacked my account to make such a horrible mistake. Either that or I was really tired. Or I hadn't had my coffee yet. Or my cousin stole my iPhone. Or autocorrect. And my dog ate my homework. *sigh* Thanks for pointing out my glaring error, Baustigt. I'll try to be more vigilant, understandood?
JanaBreon 5
well damn.
pdp_fml 21
Have you tried acting lessons? I will say that if you have intentions of making a career from acting, your chances of making it are slim. I am not trying to put you down either.
perdix 31
Aw, I'll be your friend . . . and director. I'm putting on a community theatre production of "Waiting for Godot" and am offering you the title role, (for a few hand jobs of course, hey, you gotta do what you gotta do in show biz.)
Enslaved 38
I don't believe you! I've seen too many "Fake Agents" on the **** station to trust you being a "legit" director! Dreams of stardom with those hand held cameras, my ass!
Senseless_487 29
Hey, if you agree to be in a video like that, chances are your ass will be the star!
perdix 31
#42, **** IS show biz. They have their own awards show. As you can imagine, the statuette they hand out to the winners is useful and sometimes appears in future films ;)
lelo007 11
Damn, if it were a paying role you were offering, I'd totally "audition." ;-)
unknown_user5566 27
So 108, you'll only audition if you are monetarily reimbursed for the role? According to Perdix's requirements, that would constitute a form of prosititution. ;)
lelo007 11
But I'll still be a star, right?! Good night, I guess I made a lame joke... Crawling back into my hole now.
chefomon 2
ouch! that's harsh...