Ryan Murphy's Big Break: When Talent Trumps Experience Ryan Murphy's latest series, "The Shards," has generated significant buzz in Hollywood circles.
The pop singer Hayes Warner's unorthodox path to landing the lead role of Debbie Schaffer raises questions about what it takes to succeed in show business and whether talent can truly overcome lack of experience.
Warner's determination to play Debbie is admirable, but her methods are far removed from traditional auditioning procedures.