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general
 n.β€” Β«β€œGeneral” is shorthand for an audition that is open to the general acting public. It is also referred to as a general call, open call, or sometimes a cattle call. Generals are typically done when producers or casting personnel want to cast a wide net in their talent search.Β» β€”β€œHot for Teacher, Generally Confused” by Jackie Apodaca Back Stage June 13, 2007. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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