What should or shouldn't you do during an audition?

Question

an audition part for a drama play. Please help with real advice/

Answer 1

Acting Auditions are usually judged on the following criteria:

Concentration: Are the actor and character completely integrated?

Physical Expression: (Focus, gesture, posture, gait) Does the actor commit to physical choices that suggest the character?

Vocal Expression (Diction, projection, rate, pitch) Does the actor give a clear and nuanced vocal interpretation that reflects the character?

Text/Sub Text: (Memorization, pronunciation, understanding of material, literal & implied) Does the actor effectively engage the audience through their passion, believability and willingness to take creative risks?

Overall Impact (Confidence, believability, passion, creative risk taking) Does the actor effectively engage the audience?

Acting Audition Monologues

Many acting auditions require you to perform a prepared monologue. If you are asked for a monologue, keep in mind the following points...

- the audition monologue should be memorized
- your audition piece should be carefully timed to the requested length
- your acting audition piece should be relevant to your own age and life-experience
- your audition monologue should be chosen from a play, not from a monologue book, and it should reflect the types of characters and themes found in the show you are auditioning for
- your acting audition should be introduced by giving the title of the play that the monologue is from, but don't launch into long introductions or "setting the scene"

Instead of an audition monologue, some acting auditions may require you to perform a cold reading. The cold reading may also follow the monologue, or be used at call-backs.

Answer 2

What you should do is not get nevous. If you get nervous then you will forget everything. Make sure you project and your voice can be heard in the back of the room. No director says your too loud. MAke sure your quiete when your supposed to be and don't ask too many questions. MAke sure you try your hardest and smile and if you have to sing but can't sing the sell it to the audience make up a short simple dance routine with the song. Don't be mad if you don't get a call back a callback is that they didn't see enough of a few people. Break a leg that means good luck on stage

Answer 3

You should -
* know your audition material very, very well. Practice it in a clear and easy-to-hear tone.
* speak in a clear voice
* wear something flattering. Show your best side.
* provide all the information that is requested, such as conflicts, personal information, prior experience
* listen to the directions of the person conducting the audition, such as "stand on the taped line" and "louder please"
* practice projection. You may not be miked for the performance.
* have extrememly good diction. This will also help your projection.
* say "thank-you" when you are done. You have asked people for their time.

You should not -
* go to an audition if you are ill or contagious. You may infect all the others.
* go unprepared
* dress in a provocative way
* dress in a costume related to the part unless specifically requested. However, you can dress in normal clothing that the character might wear to give them a sense of how you would appear in that role. Certainly not required.
* call the director for an update or to see if you got in. After all, the saying is "don't call us, we'll call you!"

Break a leg!

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Don't eat or drink milk based products before an audition. Milk (lactose) will cause you to have lots of phlegm and nothing is worse than having to hock up a chunky ball of gunk during a monologue or audition. Clearing your throat is bad as well. Drink plenty of water before the audition and know your material. Mostly importantly, have fun.

Answer 6

Don't be overconfident and don't do more than is asked. When your time is up, ALWAYS thank the people who watched. Then regardless of what they say, walk out with y our head high.

Answer 7

Make sure you have at least four monologues at hand:

Classical comedy i.e. Harpagon, The Miser, Moliere
Classical tragedy i.e. Edmund, King Lear, Shakespeare
Modern comedy i.e. Dowd, Harvey, Chase
Modern Tragedy i.e. Proctor, The Crucible, Miller

Answer 8

Speak clear and loudly!!!! If you have to sing....make sure to sing an appropriate song and be EXTRA LOUD!!!! Put a lot of feeling into your words... and you should do fine. Don't be nervous.

Answer 9

Don't be weak with what you deside to do. When you get an idea, do it strong


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Answer 10

don't talk while you are waiting. hydrate your mouth, get plenty of sleep.dress approprietly. know your peice
best of luck