Casting sucks.

[Bicoastal]

I've whittled a pool of about 50 down to 20 for my closed auditions (for my original musical), but at the same time I feel like I've let a lot of talented, deserving people down. And those were just the girls! (Only about 8 guys are interested, so no whittling was necessary.)

It's been like pulling teeth. From now on, someone else does this for me...

[Runcible Spoon]

1. as long as you didn't tell those girls they didn't get the part because

they were too fat or ugly to their faces I'm sure they will get over it.

[Bicoastal]

2. But that's EXACTLY what I'm doing!

Every single time! And I still can't figure out why this is so difficult!

:P

[The Animator]

3. Where's this audition of which you speak?

If you need a fat, 30 something, Spanish guy, who can sing a little but can't dance to save his life... you let me know.

[datasuspect]

4. this guy probably has some insight

[Manifestor_of_Light]

5. And if it's so hard to find good talent, why do I get rejected?

In fact, I was actively scared off from one production, because I committed the cardinal sin: I had to wear my glasses on stage to not fall off of it.