HaIrSpRaY THE MOVIE AUDITION STORIES — Page 16

well now that the last open calls are over I really hope we hear something soon about casting, callbacks etc! Good luck to everyone who got a call back during the open call process the past few months.

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Hey!
My callback went really well. I thought my reading could have been slightly better, just because I wasn't really sure where to focus and direct my reading, so that was floating around in my head and I wasn't concentrating like I could have, but other than that it was great. They were really nice. I got to sing more than I thought I would (21 or so bars as opposed to the 8 that were marked on the paper) which was good.
I asked the girl working the desk and she said that they did call back a few Little Inez's and a few Links. She also mentioned that they had already found a Seaweed, I don't know if thats 100% true or not. She also mentioned that we should know for sure if they want to see you again by early may.
And now...Im just waiting! (well...I should actually start studying for my exams) But even if that was it for me...I think it was a great experience! good luck to all!

Hi all, I am new to the board. It has been great reading all the stories, really encouraging!! So early last week I got a call from the casting director in LA asking me to send in another tape. I had sent in an e-mail and then was asked to send in a tape, which I did. He said they liked the tape alot and gave me some notes and asked me to send in another one. In my daze I was able to ask him if they liked what I did. He said they liked it alot and they thought I was really right for the part (Tracy), and that they wanted the new tape to show the director. I didnt say anything because I wasnt sure exactly what this ment, and I didnt want to step on anyones toes, especially with auditions still going on. So, we shall see what happens, my new tape gets there tomorrow morning. Regardless of what happens, I am so honored to even be called by the casting people!! Definetly a first for me! Good Luck to everyone! And keep us posted, I will for sure!

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Great job, angelsong! Good luck to you! It's always nice to hear of progress for those of us on the board!

And mateo, that side is the one they provide the call-back Tracys (or the special audition ones, as my friend was called in for a closed audition and read that scene). And that girl is FANTASTIC! Seriously! I can absolutely picture her as Tracy!

Updated On: 4/9/06 at 08:07 PM

Thanks everyone!! My acting coach told me to put it out of my mind! Easier said than done!
I watched the tape of the girl from seattle. She was fantastic! Mine was different, definetly less stage acting. When the casting guy called me he told me to make it less stagey. Less is More on video he said. He wanted more "truth of the emotion", "from within". Who knows what they want! It all boils down to what the director likes!

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They weren't giving any direction to anyone at the TO readings, they were just whipping through everyone. I was kind of sad I didn't get a chance to take direction.

mateo
When I got called back for penny, the things they gave me to read were different from the stage script, so yeah...

on a different note I was wondering if people have heard of other girls being called back for Penny? I'm just trying to figure out if I still stand a chance.

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Where did the rumor come from? Thats what I want to know?

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I want to know so bad, its killing me! I just wish they would make a decision so we could know and get on with it!! I check this board all the time, its sad! Oh well, thats the way the biz goes I guess!

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Well, that makes me feel very un-special, but thats ok. Again I'll say it...the biz! Thats the way it goes!

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True! Cheers to us all!

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there was a blurb on et or access (one of the 7:30 shows) about casting, they showed very quickly some girls, it was nice

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I sent my tape in a few weeks ago. I live in Texas so it took a few days for it to get to LA. It got there on a Thursday and I got a call the Monday after that. So about four days from the point they recieved it. Which was actually only about 2 to 3 buisness days. Yeah, Seannak is right, all materials were due Monday morning, the casting guy told me to get it in by early this week. I had a really bad case of bronchitis and said I wasnt sure I would be able to get it in, and he said, well if you dont get it in, you dont get it in! So, I ate zinc like it was candy for about five days so I could make another one! And thankfully it worked out!

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