I landed the part of Joel Goldman, brother of Sarah Goldman. I am excited. First reading is tonight. Must party, while trying to work.
Audition #9: Beau Jest
Or at least I think it’s my ninth.
The audition went well last night. The audition itself was the second I have done where the cold readings are done in front of everybody, all the other audition-ers. The only other time I did this type of audition was for a slapstick-style play? and well we know how I feel about those.
But the play is good, lots of humor. I read for all male parts including ABE which is the father. In one of the readings I had 3 paragraphs of Yiddish to read? so? I read it, slaughtering the language as I went. Oh and to add to that, imagine a Blond Haired, Blue Eyed person trying to act Jewish.
Last Three Auditions – #6 – #8
OK, so I have been lazy, but it has been the holidays as well. I have been to 3 auditions, none of which I landed a role. Two were slapstick-type-rapid-fire comedies. Those of you who know me would think “Jay should be good at that”. Well I am not good at that. Oh, I can be funny, witty, whatever, but at my own time and pace. Comedy requires a timing that I don’t think I have. At least I was not comfortable at doing slapstick comedies. Now comedies where I deliver straight lines that are humorous, I am comfortable doing.
The third audition was for Deathtrap at Stage Door Players. This was also my third audition for Robert Egizio. I thought the first role I read for I did very well on. The problem with the last statement is that I never have received feedback from the person handling the auditions, be that the director or somebody else. So I think I did well. Even if I did, I might not have been right for the part.
It’s easy to get discouraged, having been to 8 or so auditions, not being picked for any, and the one play I was in was given to me by a friend. Well I am. We will see how the next auditions go. Tonight is Beau Jest.
Audition Notice: Beau Jest
Kudzu Playhouse will hold auditions for Beau Jest on January 4 from 7-9 and Wednesday January 5 from 7-9. Seeking 2 women ages 25-60 (Sarah Goldman and Miriam her mother) and 4 men ages 25-60 (Chris, her boyfriend, Bob her escort, Joel her brother and Abe her father). Will do cold readings from script. Non-Equity. Stipend paid. Performances will be February 18-March 26. Auditions will be at 608 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell. Call 770-594-1020 or email kudzuplayhouse@aol.com