What do you have to do at an audition?

Question

I want to go to one!

for an acting audition

And if anyone finds anything this is for kids like 16 and under.

Answer 1

The audition notice will usually tell you what you need to do. You can find notices for your state at www.theauditiondatabase.com. Typically you need to sing 32 measure of a show tune for a musical and maybe dance a little, for drama and comedy a 1 minute monologue is common and a cold reading from the script.

Answer 2

There are several different types of auditions.

1. Monologue auditions. You have to have at least one monologue (sometimes two, contrasting monologues) memorized and ready for performance. Make sure you have read the entire play. They can tell when you haven't.

2. Cold read auditions. They give you a piece of the script. You read it. Sometimes you read with other actors, sometimes the stage manager. You must act and read simultaneously. You MUST have read the script ahead of time--the whole thing.

3. Interview auditions. You don't act, they just interview you.

4. Cattle call auditions. This is when they audition for an entire season of shows at once, and you can be called back for any and all of them.

5. Musical auditions. You must have sheet music prepared, with your part highlighted and all other parts neatly X-ed out. You may need a tape of the accompaniment.

Make sure you have an up-to-date resume and headshot with you at all times. Headshots are expensive most of the time.

Auditions can take all day. Make sure you dress nicely, at least somewhat professionally. Keep your hair out of your face (half-up is good). Heels are generally preferred on girls, along with skirts. Go into the audition with confidence and a smile. The director and the others in there (you will usually be in front of a panel of sorts) may or may not interact with you. Be polite. If one makes a motion to shake your hand, accept it. Do NOT offer to shake hands yourself. If there is a place marked for you to stand, stand there. If not, stand a good distance away, but not so far that they can't see you.

Introduce yourself and your piece like this if it is a monologue or musical audition:
Hi, my name is Jane Smith. I will be performing a selection from Neil Simon's "The Odd Couple."

Take a short moment to "get into character." (Many prefer that you don't look down during this, but make sure there is a definite pause.) Then go.

I suggest taking some acting classes that emphasize in auditions. They are scary to newcomers. Good luck!

Answer 3

for community theatres you normally need anywhere from 16 to 32 bars of music prepared. Some will have pianists at the audition that will play your music for you while some require a cappella auditions or bringing your own accompaniment. They will have you read from the script different scenes. Depending on the show, dance auditions are sometimes required.

However, any good theatre when announcing auditions will tell you what they expect you to have prepared.

Answer 4

If it's acting audition I guess that in that same place they'll give you the part taht you have to audition for, and if you are under 16 you have to go with one of your parents. The best thing to do is go and do one, nothing is better than somone's on experienc and discovery.

Answer 5

Every director will have different expectations and methods.

You will most probably be asked to read various character parts from several different scenes in the play.

You may be expected to perform a prepared monologue.

The director may ask you to do some improvisional acting either by your self or with someone else.

If you are audtioning for a singing role in a musical you will be asked to sing, you may even be expected to have a piece ready to perform. You may also need to demonstrate some ability to dance -- even if it's just simple steps.

You will probably be asked to list any on-stage experience you have, this is play and/or musicals you have performed in -- which roles you have played and when. This is usually not a critical piece of information, but it can help determine if you do or do not get cast.

Other things you may be asked is if you are willing to change your hair style because the play is a period piece.

You may be asked to demonstrate various dialects or accents, such as Southern, New England, Brittish, French, etc.

The thing to remember is to listent to what the director and his or her casting team tells you. Part of what they are looking for is how well you follow directions. They will tend to cast those people who can most easily listen to and follow direction.

Answer 6

Every theatre expects different things. Musicals usually require a song, but straight plays differ. Your best bet is to check with the theatre itself to find out what they want for an audition.

Answer 7

that depends on what you are auditioning for.

Musical: they will make you sing and maybe dance.

Drama: they might make you perform something from the show your auditioning for.

Comedy: they might make you do a small stand up performance...

but it all depends on what they need for the show.

Answer 8

stand in long lines and wait