The auditions were very interesting. As Jose said, there weren't any real clunkers, although, for me, two people came close. We saw one terrific actor, which has now totally colored the way I've been thinking about going with the part (I'd basically offered it to a semi-name with whom I'd worked before years ago - I finally connected with that actor tonight and there are some issues and I'm thinking I wouldn't be sad if the issues made it impossible to work out - although I know he'd be terrific). We saw quite a few candidates for the beatnik boyfriend role, but our casting director really didn't understand what I wanted, so he's bringing in more people on Wednesday. Jason sang very well, and Jose did a great job - all the people our choreographer brought in were excellent, and, in fact, we cast two of them and will cast the rest on Wednesday. We STILL have no news on the actress, which is really annoying and I'm basically tired of the game, from wherever it is emanating. If we get a "go" tomorrow, that will be fine. If we get a "pass" then I'll call her and just make sure she knows what's going on - and ask her if there's anything I can do to make the decision easier.
