"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"

Micky Dolenz was talking about the auditions for the Monkees, a band he was a part of. He was referring to the fact that the producers were looking for stars who might also play instruments. This was an unique requirement, as a lot of bands at the time were made up of musicians who could not act. The auditions included more than just playing music, as there was a great deal of improvisation and scene work included. This suggested that the auditions took a long period of time, as the manufacturers had to discover the ideal combination of actors and artists. The Monkees were ultimately formed, and went on to become an effective band.