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.

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Etymology

Origin of cattle call

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

Jenny Mollen, an actor and writer whom Handler met on the set of the 2006 comedy “Cattle Call,” agrees.

From Los Angeles Times

He has generally avoided these “cattle call” events, which feature all the candidates, as advisers see such settings as lowering him to the level of his far-behind opponents.

From New York Times

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

From Washington Post

That’s why the agency had to put out its cattle call for the Ukrainians.

From Washington Times

The 27-year-old Mifune had been discovered in a Toho cattle call for actors, and he’s shockingly handsome, with a wild lock of hair hanging down over his face.

From New York Times