On my latest project I received like 70 applications. Some people applied for more than 1 role so I don't know how many actually applied. I only needed 3 roles, so I contacted about 11 people. Sent them the script in PDF file and asked for a video audition. Only 4 got back to me with questions "what scene would be best? Do you want to see a monologue as well? Etc." And only 1 actually sent me a video audition.
I accepted that 1 person and now I'm having issues with that person to the point I may replace her. Which leaves me back to square 1. No actors for the 3 roles I needed.
Is this a common thing? Is finding actors a numbers game? Do others go through this? Also should I stop asking for video auditions and tell the applicants to audition in person? I now feel that I need to know if a person handles direction well, which makes video auditions useless to me unless they are VERY talented.
I accepted that 1 person and now I'm having issues with that person to the point I may replace her. Which leaves me back to square 1. No actors for the 3 roles I needed.
Is this a common thing? Is finding actors a numbers game? Do others go through this? Also should I stop asking for video auditions and tell the applicants to audition in person? I now feel that I need to know if a person handles direction well, which makes video auditions useless to me unless they are VERY talented.