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cattle call

noun

Definitions

  1. An audition which is open to the public and thus draws a large number of applicants, many…

    An audition which is open to the public and thus draws a large number of applicants, many of whom are inexperienced.

    • The other extreme is a cattle call audition, when dozens or even hundreds of performers are auditioned in groups, only getting a chance to speak a few lines, sing a few bars, or dance a few steps.
    • And to what extent is there a world beyond it? Is there going to be a moment where populism needs a new leader and you’re back to that cattle call in New Hampshire looking at different opportunities?

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