I saw some amazing talent at the initial audition. It was such a good day, and I had so many good choices that I was honestly a little dumbstruck. Afterwards, I was talking with my director, and I foolishly asked “do we even need to have callbacks?” His response? Absolutely. Why? It tells you who is capable of growth and who isn’t.
There is an initial buzz you get at that first audition. Seeing the work come to life with a fresh voice and a fresh face is very exciting for both sides of the table. But what are they going to be like two weeks from now? Hold a callback and you’ll find out. Some actors get better, some stay the same, and some even get worse. The ones who grow are the ones you keep.
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