I Hope I Get It: Stories From the Audition Room With Michael McKean

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All The Way's Michael McKean remembers bringing director Michael Lehmann an — er...unique gift.

Michael McKean is the kind of actor who really commits, so when he went on an audition for a character with a ponytail, he brought one — in a baggie. Watch TheaterMania's latest audition story to find out whether Airheads director Michael Lehmann appreciated McKean's (really kind of gross) commitment to the role.

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