DE: I totally get it. If you don't want to audition, you are in the chorus or an extra. If you want a part, you do audition.
I don't have a problem with the rehearsal schedule either, however, I'm sure that if you want a lead, you can't expect to only rehearse once a week.
I only call people to rehearsal that will be used, and I schedule that very carefully.
I can't vouch for this group, but I don't see anything wrong with it, assuming the money goes into all the production costs.
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.