I remember being really into acting and high school. I would auction for a play. 5 male roles available, 6 boys auditioning.
2 female roles-16 girls auditioning.
It felt so unfair because just about every boy who tried out for the opportunity to be in the play, you were lucky just to be in it if you were girl.
I quit acting after graduation, too competitive to land the role of the love interest.