| Melsmom, I agree that I felt uncomfortable and it was more tense because of it being more public than private. That's why I was saying, like you, I didn't really want to be around and it was awkward. I felt a weight lift, in effect, when in the parent waiting room later in the day when it was just parents/kids in callbacks. The other situation definitely was difficult. I do agree with all that you said. I haven't seen other schools do this. Like you, I have experienced it at auditions for theater, particularly at the "higher levels" of theater. It surely is way easier to deal with private notification. Even at school, I think it is easier when cast lists are sent to your email rather than posted on the wall and everyone finds out in front of everyone. I do have a heart about this. My preference would be in private, to find out. I know it isn't always this way but it sure is nicer when it is. And yes, the kids who did not get a callback didn't have those moments after an audition to feel, "that went well for me" because often it DOES go well, even when they are not admitted. I do understand how you feel. I personally do not find it humiliating but more having to face a disappointing moment amongst others publicly. There surely is nothing to be humiliated about because we know there are so many talented kids who are not going to get in. I know kids, for example, at so called "top BFA programs" who did not get into PSU. There surely is no humiliation in not getting in because it is not a commentary on their talent. It is definitely very disappointing, however. In many ways, it is better to have the audition day be positive and get the disappointing news after that day. Just to say I totally get what you are saying and feeling. I was pointing out what professional auditions are like and you already know what that is like. Clearly this is a tough thing to go through. |