I know this question is different from the ones I usually ask and that it's different from what is usually asked on this website, but I thought I asked on here for some advice. My area community theatre is having auditions for two days for The Hunchback of Notre Dame and I was going to audition for the part of Esmeralda. I have been doing musicals and plays since I was seven and took a break my third year in high school and have just returned to doing it this year. I've been trying to perfect my acting by reading tips, articles, and videos from other actors and casting directors. I recently read something were it talked about being one of the first to audition is good because according to psychology casting directors will remember you better and you will set a bar for other actors to reach. In my area there are many theatre companies and they all run on favoritism and familiarity. The theatre I'm auditioning for only has familiarity I think. For those who don't know what familiarity is it's when a casting director hires a person they know or have worked with in the past because they are more comfortable with working with them instead of hiring a new person. To put it into context think of it like hiring a pet sitter, you wouldn't hire someone you know over a friend or family member. That is the analogy I heard an actress give from one of the videos I watched and although I think it is a good example I think when it comes to acting there is more to consider such as skills. I consider myself a talented actress at times and hope the company hires based on skills. I've never had a big role when it comes to musical theatre, but have skills and have had a lead in a small play and have won state and nationals on my monologue before where the judge told me I am very talented. My question is if its based on familiarity should I still audition on the first day or not?
Should I audition on the first or second day?
