A ground-breaking survey about diversity and the auditioning process for British actors, believed to be the largest of its kind in the U.K., has revealed that 79% of respondents feel roles continue…
A ground-breaking survey about diversity and the auditioning process for British actors, believed to be the largest of its kind in the U.K., has revealed that 79% of respondents feel roles continue to stereotype their ethnicities, and 64% have experienced racist stereotyping in an audition.
In a foreword, British actor and pioneer for industry representation Lenny Henry , who is of Jamaican heritage and whose org co-authored the findings, said, “Every time we see a great actor like Thandiwe Newton, Idris Elba or David Harewood leave these shores to find opportunities denied to them in the U.K., it is a painful reminder of why casting is so important.
Respondents detailed everything from code words used in conjunction with stereotypes ; to requests by a casting panel for an actor of color to speak in an exaggerated or stereotypical accent . The problem is further nuanced for actors of mixed heritage who are often subject to narrow perspectives among decision makers. “I am half-Pakistani and half-Irish with slightly tanned skin. In seven years I have auditioned for one Irish role and the rest have been Indian — which I am not. But I have had to adjust to not limit my opportunities.”
One respondent said they submit themselves for “white” roles because “I want my face to pop up in [a decision maker’s] inbox and for them to ask themselves why the character has to be white or why that’s necessary for them. But usually, I don’t actually want the job, because I don’t think I want to work with people who think like that.”
The hair and make-up issues were keenly felt by the African-Caribbean community, as well as performers from East Asian backgrounds. One respondent said they were “often made to feel uncomfortable for speaking up [and] never consulted on hair changes. On set I’ve been talked about my hair being a problem in shots as though I’m not in the room.”
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