Casting jitters

Pick one. Hearing actors read one of your characters for the first time is:

A) Exciting
B) Creepy
C) Both

We started auditions for katie55 over the weekend. This is the first time I've heard anyone besides myself read any of the script aloud - let alone anyone with a real background in acting. It's an exciting and unnerving experience.

When I say unnerving, I'm referring to the odd feeling of hearing familiar words coming from an unfamiliar face. I'm watching these girls read and I can't help but think "those are MY lines - why are YOU saying them?" Once that initial shock subsides, it's quite exhilarating to see your characters start to come to life.

We've seen our first batch of actors, and will be screen another batch soon. Then, it's time to make some serious decisions...