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cattle call

American  

noun

Slang.
  1. a theatrical audition that is open to everyone, especially to those who do not belong to a theatrical union.


Etymology

Origin of cattle call

First recorded in 1950–55

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DeSantis spoke last at the cattle call and received a rock star’s reception.

From Washington Post Dec. 7, 2022

I auditioned, it was a cattle call for a bunch of young kids.

From Seattle Times Nov. 19, 2021

After a cattle call of guest hosts, including Anderson Cooper, Robin Roberts, Aaron Rodgers, LeVar Burton and even Dr. Mehmet Oz, the announcement of the winner sent fans into a tailspin.

From New York Times Aug. 14, 2021

The Murillos weren't satisfied with the experience they had at the first clinic, which Andrea compared to a cattle call.

From Salon Aug. 22, 2020

"Then what do they call a cattle call?"

From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg

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