[ilovemusicals]

Have you ever not auditoned for something because you wanted the part so badly that being rejected would be too disappointing??
I know it probably sounds silly, but I am desparetely in love with Beauty and the beast musical, and just like every young musical performer, Belle is my dream role. I have sung the songs since I was little, I have read every version of the tale out there and have waited and waited for the day that a theatre near me would open auditions for it.
It sounds stupid, but I am almost scared to audition because I don't think I could handle the disappointment of waiting for years to have an attempt at the part, and then losing it forever...especcially when the directors tends to cast less then worthy favorites from time to time( fiddler on the roof was a flop at my school because of it)
I know I could play the part. I have the voice for it, and have even won the award of having the best voice in the area, and I am a very good actor, so Im not quite understanding myself right now. I wonder if anyone can relate to a situation like this?
I know people might think I am a drama queen if I don't audition for it, but I wonder if it would be better then getting sick over it with worry.
Your insights are really nice right now!!!

[LisaKitty]

Actually, I know exactly how you feel. I have chosen not to audition for shows in the past for the single reason that I didn't think I could handle the rejection of not being cast.

That said, what you really need to do is take a clear measurement of which is stronger -- your fear of rejection, or your desire to do the show. Because you know if you don't audition at all, you have a 100% chance of not being cast. If you really want to do the show as badly as you say, you have to take the chance and put yourself out there, even if it means the casting director might say no. Because a 10% or even a 1% chance of getting cast in a role is still better than 0%.

Another thing to think about is your assumption that if you aren't cast as Belle in this particular production, you will never have another chance at it ("waiting for years to have an attempt at the part, and then losing it forever"). I really don't think this is actually the case. Beauty and the Beast is a very popular show, and theatre groups are doing it all the time. I'm sure there will be many future opportunities for you if this one doesn't pan out.

Hope that helps!

[ilovemusicals]

I guess thats true about the possibility of it playing again...Its just that i am a highschool senior who is going to university next year, and I am not sure another opportunity will arise before i am considered to old for the part.

[sopranodespair]

I know how you feel. There's an upcoming audition for something soon, and I want the part so badly, and I feel in despair because my chances of actually getting that part are low! I've been preparing a lot, and I just keep thinking of reasons of why I won't get the part! But I never give up. I know that is still is possible, so at least Im going to try. If you audition, you may or may not get the part. But if you don't audition at all there's a 0% chance you will get the part. So just walk into auditions with your head held high

[Starlitsinger88]

When I was in 10th grade I auditioned for a local kidstage production of BatB which has always been a dream production for me. It was my first time auditioning with the group, but I was totally 100% confident. I did well and I got a callback. However I ended up only being called back for chorus (this was back when I though I was too good for chorus... goodness I was silly) and leaving the audition in a fit of tears. And this wasn't the first time this had happened, and it wasn't the last.

It sucks not getting something you want. And it's hard in this line of work because we put our heart and soul into what we do. But, sometimes, most of the time, it just doesn't work out.

However, I would never not audition for something just because I was afraid. If you really want it, usually you'll regret not trying. You'll always wonder "what if" and that is stupid. Always audition. It may suck, but experience is always good.

[kiwiholly]

I agree, I would audition, if you don't, you might regret it, especially if whoever gets cast as Belle is someone you know you could have done better than.

[JIJane]

Are you planning to be a professional MT performer? If so, DEFINITELY audition. If you can't handle even thinking about rejection and are too scared to hear a "no" - don't become a pro and drop the idea of pursuing it professionally in any way, shape or form immediately. If you are just doing MT for fun then don't audition for Belle - you can play it in a community theatre production somewhere in years to come, as long as you look young you can be aged early to late twenties, even 30.