As the project developed, it became clear that William Ashe had some risky attributes, as he became an extremely verbose protagonist (and antagonist) who could potentially annoy an audience with his behaviors. However, we saw that by increasing the energy and exaggeration in these behaviors early on, it would provide a major contrast in the few moments of internal conflict and contemplation he experiences later in the story.

Audition mixes elements of film noir, slapstick, parody, satire, drama, mystery, and the spiritual, which is a great challenge for such a short film that--in all actuality--is a character study! William's belief in signs--the perceived and sometimes superstitious connections we make from fortuitously-timed moments or ideas based upon what we sense--became vital in the creation of this film.