So rumor has it that the local community college is putting on the show of "Phantom of the Opera" in March of 2011 with hired actors. Here is how I feel about the hired cast, I feel that because it is a "community" based college, and the students are local and registered students, that they should be the only one's allowed to audition for roles. Some students have amazing voices and talents and would shine if given the opportunity in the spotlight. I don't agree with supplying talent from outside agencies, or outside schools. The talent should be local, Don't you agree ?
What I feel is happening by allowing this to continue is depriving you the student from an opportunity that can help shape your career. These "Actors" that are being hired this semester are said to have masters in music arts and are said to have traveled the world singing in several choirs and as featured soloists. What kind of competition is that against a student who has not yet received their degree, or just beginning to discover their career in music, is it fair? And to top my rant off, these "Actors" that are hired in to the show, have such a snob attitude about playing these roles as if it were their God given right. At the very least what I except these "expert actors" to provide is guidance to those students who had their hearts set on playing a lead role in this show, and were taken out of the spotlight and placed in the shadows or an expert.
Will I watch this show, should these rumors be true ? No! Why? Because by watching this show and purchasing a $17 ticket I am supporting the productions decision to hire outside of students talents. I feel that there were a few students who deserved to receive lead roles in this production, because this show is presented as a college production, I strongly feel that these actors should be students of this college, and for more than just the quarter that the show is in rehearsal.
Break a leg, Break both !
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