What's the Difference Between Open and Closed Auditions?

* In the professional theatre, these terms mean something very different – in open auditions, anyone with an Equity card can show up, and in closed, you (or your agent) have to get the production staff to agree to set up an appointment.

What are the two types of auditions?

But there are four categories of Auditions like Open Audition, Private Audition, Recall, and Screen Test.

What is a closed casting call?

While every production has many casting sessions, these are considered 'closed' sessions, meaning that the actors who are being seen have been invited to audition. Casting directors will bring in people they know, or see new people based on recommendations made by an agent or manager.