2006-12-10 14:21:59 · 6 answers · asked by Derrick 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
If you are auditioning for a straight play, you usually have to do a reading from the play, so it's a good thing. to have read the show and understand the characters.
If you are auditioning for a musical, make sure you have a song ready that shows your vocal range and is at least a bit similar to the style of songs in the show. You will have to read and dance also but the singing will probably determine the casting. Again, know the show.
2006-12-10 14:25:59 · answer #1 · answered by art_tchr_phx 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
WAIT......
hahahah..seriously that is the only thing consistent...ok...it depends on what you are auditioning for...here goes
For straight plays (non-musical)
You are usually asked to prepare to contrasting monologues usually comedy one and a dram aone that together should not exceed 3 minutes..or they may have you do a cold read from the script (leav ethe monologue books alone, and actually read a full play an dpull you rmonologues from there)
Musicals
They usually want to hear 16 bars showing your range...your song selection and execution should show your range in a quick short amount of time..try to pick sonsg that are similar to what you are auditioning for..Rent -likes pop songs and does not like typical Broadway songs...where as if you are auditioning for Phantom...something more legato and closer to their material will suffice..(be orginal, eveyone auditions with the same stuff)
2006-12-11 17:35:27 · answer #2 · answered by techrecruitatlanta 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the show you are auditioning for... If you are doing a straight play you might be asked to present a monologue or do cold readings, musicals usually require monologues, straight readings, and voice/dance auditions as well. Ask the stage manager what is required of the audition.
2006-12-11 15:35:42 · answer #3 · answered by SMLP 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normally your given a cold reading, were the directors give you a script and you act right there on the spot. If it's a musical they'll will probably ask you to sing about 16 bars of a song (Pick an actual Broadway tune that you know the words to---no pop or rock). They may also ask you questions about your experience and resume. They may have you read for many different characters. If they send you home really it means something. They either have the perfect part for you or nothing. they've seen enough to know.
Tip: Make sure you've warmed up your voice. It doesn't matter how good of an actor you are, if they can't hear you--it doesn't matter.
2006-12-10 23:12:31 · answer #4 · answered by Lauren-Elizabeth B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the audition procedures set-up by the casting director or agent in the city where you live.
In NYC The Casting Director or Agent will tell the actor if he is to prepare a monologue or read sides.
2006-12-10 22:31:35 · answer #5 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
be more specific, depends..
2006-12-10 22:24:34 · answer #6 · answered by hersheybar99 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋