They were looking for actors – real actors – who could play instruments. There was a lot of improvisation and scene work involved in addition to the music. The auditions went on for a long time.
Meaning of the quote
The director was searching for actors who could not only act, but also play musical instruments. The actors had to improvise and do scenes, in addition to the music. The auditions took a very long time to find the right people.
About Micky Dolenz
Micky Dolenz is an American musician and actor best known as the drummer and one of the lead vocalists for the popular 1960s band The Monkees. He was a co-star of the hit TV series The Monkees and is the last surviving member of the group.
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