If you’ve ever had a job interview you would know that it can be nerve-wracking. Either you’re nervous from the get go, or you turn up full of confidence and then realise there are 20 other people vying for the same post and they all look like they have tons of confidence; it’s bound to shift yours a bit. Actors go through this often – whenever they are required to audition for roles. Yet they keep doing it. Why? Ask award-winning, veteran actor and director Derek Gomes.
In 1984, Derek had auditioned for a stage performance of Jesus Christ Superstar. The well-known musical was going to be done in a classic rock style, directed by Ron Robinson. It was huge. Derek wanted the part of Pilate, but had failed the audition. However,
