Over Here! Audition

Back in December I had heard that there was going to be open calls for a new Theatre musical production called "Over Here!" starring Cody Linley (Jake Ryan on "Hannah Montana"). They were trying to cast the female lead who would be Cody's characters love interest and hadn't found the right girl yet so they decided to hold an open call. After hearing about it, I submitted to attend the open call online and was e-mailed my info to come in and audition. So I begun preparing the acting scene and song they wanted memorized. The show is supposed to take place in the 1940s so after researching online I picked out and wore an outfit that was similar to one they wore back then. And on Saturday, December 5, 2009, I went to Beverly Hills for my audition.

At the theater, where the auditions were held, there was only 6 girls (including me) there. I was really surprised I thought there would have been a lot more. But I didn't think much about it because I was concentrating on rehearsing the song and scene in my head. Cody came in with his girlfriend (who was one of the 6 auditioning) and said hi to us all. I didn't even realize it was him right away, once I did I was happy I got to meet him, I had hoped I would. He is a very nice guy and seems really down to earth.

Anyway after awhile they called us in to audition. They had us all (6) go on stage and we did some simple, easy dance steps across the floor. After that then we went to the piano and practiced the song all together than they had each of us come up one by one and sing it by ourselves. They only had us sing like a 30 second part but it was still really nerve-wracking. After that they let us have a break while they discussed. Then they had 3 girls stay longer and dismissed 3. I was one of the ones that was dismissed.

On the way out one of the producers came out to thank the 3 of us who were dismissed for coming. He said they'd keep our info on file for future projects and send us discount tickets when the show opens. He also told us that they had over 700 girls who submitted online for the open call and that his assistant in London went over everyone and selected the 6 of us to come in and audition in person. I was really surprised. It explained why they weren't very many girls there but still. That was a big compliment. Even though I got cut and didn't get the part, I was still one of the 6 picked to come in and audition in person out of 700 based on my picture! Over all I was pleased with how it went and had fun. Like always its a good experience and you never know what may come from it. Obivously it wasn't God's will for me to get that part but I am thankful I was able to give it a shot. You never know if you don't try.