Harry Croxford's Lounge Discussions

Hello all, This is going to sound strange but is it normal for an actor to become attached to the character they are playing? Recently I audition to play the role of a character called Adam, I spent a lot of time crafting the character and although the director was very pleased and the feedback was great, I wasn't offered the part. The stupid thing was I was really upset, I felt my Adam had been killed off before he had a chance to live, so honestly am I barking mad or is this something that happens to others?

Hello! I thought I would enter and introduce myself, I'm Harry. Young and green, I'm a British 18 year old actor/writer hailing from the quiet town of Northampton. As someone who has has been composing himself for the rewarding, yet sometimes destitute and stressful, life of a working actor, this seems like the perfect place to learn and meet like-minded peoples! Film and television work is the cynosure of my career path. Though past experience has primarily revolved around musical theatre and the stage, my aim is to intensely work away to gather many valuable credits before the inevitable move to Drama School and/or London. I am incredibly ambitious and hard-working, remaining wholly appreciative towards constructive criticism and advice. With such steps I shall become an actor who produces respectable and high-standard work, and, become a worthwhile creative teammate to whomever gives me a chance to work with them. It's going to be a road full of work, caffeine, experience and mistakes; but as Meisner said "it’s all right to be wrong, but it’s not all right not to try." So yeah, that's a little summary of me. I hope to converse and learn from you all, meanwhile having some fun in the process. Cheers. Harry out!