<p>In sixth grade, when I lived in the UK, I auditioned for the lead role in a movie with no acting experience. I got to the final six but ultimately didn't get picked. I was thinking of writing an essay about the experience but with definite connections to the present. It sort of served as practice with disappointment, so that I wouldn't be afraid to try other things that seemed similarly unlikely in the future.
I'm planning to intersperse it with quotes from the script of the film, which I still have, that pertain to my personal growth from the experience.
Anyone like/dislike the idea? Feedback/suggestions maybe?</p>
<p>I like your idea. It shows that even though you didn’t get accepted, it was an experience that shaped you. Was it your first audition? What play was it? How did you learn from it? Did you get the part at a different time? If so, when and how did you feel getting the part you got rejected for at sixth grade?</p>
<p>Just questions to think about to help make your essay stronger</p>
<p>I meant movie sorry.</p>
<p>This is a really cool idea. Definitely focus on how even though you ‘failed’ it was a lesson to never be afraid to try new things because you did get really far. I also love the idea of including quotes from the script. Also try to include new things you’ve tried since not getting the part that you otherwise would’ve been afraid to do. Have you, I don’t know, gone sky diving? Ran for class president? Or even something as little as talking to a new person at school or joining a club without any of your friends? Include lots of who you are NOW because of what you did back then. Good luck!</p>