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Are plays ever “pre-cast,” meaning, are roles cast by the director without formal auditions?

April 26, 2017AUDITIONS Cast director formal plays pre-cast roles

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Are plays ever “pre-cast,” meaning, are roles cast by the director without formal auditions?

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Yes. However, directors are encouraged to hold open auditions for each production. If a role is pre-cast, directors are required to identify pre-cast roles for auditioning actors.