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The other night I had the pleasure of listening to a bunch of actors audition for a play.
I’m stage managing the show, which basically means I’m in charge of logistics, and I was assisting the director in checking people in and collecting their acting resumes.
I do this once a year for this particular theater company as a way of being involved in the local theatrical community.
I watched as the men and women held sections of the script (called “sides”) and enacted scenes for the director. His task was to assess who could handle the characterizations and which actors seemed to work well together.
I’ve been there myself, auditioning for a show. This type of job interview (even if in community theater actors, or stage managers, are not always paid) can be particularly stressful. Often, the other “candidates” are watching you perform.
I was impressed by the level of preparation of this group of auditioners. They clearly were familiar with the script (a George Bernard Shaw play, “Heartbreak House”), and did not seem extremely nervous. Perhaps they hid it well.
I began to think of the ways that actors can inspire other job seekers. If you are looking for a job right now, anticipating interviews, actors could provide you with some solid interview prep tips…