Post Interview reflection.

 Reflecting... 

Reflecting on my interviews, I realised that body language is a massive factor in interviewing. I realised that when I wasn’t given the interviewee’s eye contact whilst they were explaining their answers they would stop speaking or cut their answers short. I had to make sure that I would look up from my pen and paper as much as I could so I could engage them in conversation, so they felt heard and listened to. 

I found it difficult to not give my own opinions and answers whilst they were explaining their experiences with casting. I had to always check my body language as well. I had to try and remain as neutral as possible. 

I feel like the structure of musical theatre auditions are all the same and especially how we all receive casting breakdowns but everyone’s experiences vary depending on age, race and gender. 

One thing that has come to mind whilst interviewing, is there is a lot of conversations being had about shows reflecting real people in society and representing everyone. However, the question that has come to mind is don’t you go to the theatre to escape the real world? Don’t you want to see fantasy? Do performers only want to see a reflection of themselves on the stage? Do no performers even think of the cast reflecting society as it is? Where do we draw the line on reality versus fiction? 

So going back to answering my overall inquiry question “does casting breakdowns and procedures in musical theatre have an impact on society?’ right now I don’t know. I have a mixed review. I feel like I need to interview non performers to collect different data that maybe won't be so biased. 

Now im asking the question, how do I structure my essay? How do I use the data I have collected with the data I have researched to collide in one statement to come to some sort of conclusion on my inquiry question? How do I incorporate my literature review with my interview data? 

any advice would be highly appreciated! 

Until next time 

CG xoxo