<p>^mommusic… sorry if that came across as tacky mommy-bragging, I only included that p.s. to make a point. The question I heard from BRbway was: “Is the current bway culture too hung up on the “sex appeal” thing to the point of hiring only bland good looks” and, by following the logic, as a parent I am asking, “is that what schools are looking for/training to?” </p>
<p>As it happens, my son plays and enjoys the character parts more than anything else, and I do think he is very talented in that area. And, as you know, when you play those types of parts, many times you are all but unrecognizable. (He is rarely cast as the leading man–that part goes to another guy at our school.) </p>
<p>But in “real life” he is tall and handsome, and even tho he prefers the more off-beat parts, I’m not sure that’s what the auditioners got to see from his audition. I’m sure the fact that he has “the look” did not hurt him one bit. It is good to know that in your experience with CCM, that their auditioners also “get” that they need all kinds. I think bway is served by that also.</p>
<p>I think the other posters are “right on”! Charisma, Joire de Vive…whatever…that’s what makes a successful actor in any form! Good luck to all of our kids in capturing the education that allows THEIR OWN light to shine.</p>