Auditioning Tips?

Question

i Need every tip you can give me for auditinig for a role as a kinda prepy role who finds out a huge secret one of her new friends has i need every tip you got form what to where and how to walk in and how to walk out i need help


ps: sorry this keybord is a spaz and hard to spel corctly on

Answer 1

1. Know something, if you can, about the role or roles for which you are auditioning, and pick appropriate material to show. For instance, if you're auditioning for CAROUSEL, don't sing a rock song from RENT, and vice-versa. The same holds true for what you wear to the audition -- you don't want to come in a costume, obviously, but you want the auditioners to be able to envision you in the show. Thus, you wouldn't wear a punk "streety" outfit to an audition for THE SOUND OF MUSIC, nor look like a cheerleader if you go in for HAIR. I know these things seem obvious, but you'd be surprised how many people don't consider them.


2. Beyond the above, don't try to second guess the auditioners. Just go in and do your piece to the best of your ability. Be focused and as in-the-moment as you can.


3. Be REALLY well-prepared with your material, if possible. Remember, you're likely to have an accompanist who can't play it perfectly, and you will be nervous, which will be distracting. So be ready to the extent you can.


4. Don't try to sing beyond your range or riffing ability. You would be surprised how many good singers decrease the effectiveness of their auditions by adding a higher note than they can hit comfortably or a riff that they are not good at, when they don't need to do either. Know what you're good at, and stay within it.


5. Never apologize for anything. As I said before, try to seem (and feel) as relaxed, confident, and focused as you can. Just be true to yourself, and you will impress people, at least in my experience.

Answer 2

Traditional audition attire is either black dress pants or a knee-length black skirt and a solid red or black top, with sleeves and without cleavage. The whole outfit should A) evoke the character you're going for, and B) be professional looking. What if I'm auditioning for a teenage rebel, you say? You can evoke that image without jeans and a tube top; never never never go to an audition "in costume". Make-up should be natural, and your hair can be down but should be out of your face. Do not wear a hat. Bring dance clothes and shoes if there will be a dance audition. Wear character shoes if you have them, otherwise any closed-toe black shoes will do.

If you get called back, wear what you wore for the first audition so it's easier for the director to remember you. That way when you walk on stage the director goes, "Oh yeah, her, I remember her. I liked her." and you're already off to a great start.

Have your monologue memorized ASAP. Practice in front of your friends and ask for feedback. Once your monologue is memorized, rest your voice. Drink lots of water to keep you voice hydrated, and make sure you warm up and run through your monologue once about an hour or so before your audition. Show up to the audition site at least a half hour early.

Be nice to everyone. You never know what the runners tell the directors in between auditionees!

And stand up straight and SMILE! Break a leg!

Answer 3

ok first of all BE YOURSELF! make sure you have your headshots and resume with you (is this for theatre or film and tv? will you be give a cold read or have you prepared a monolouge?) in any case have something original ready! dress apropriately don't put on too much makeup, smile and make sure you warm up before you audition. and GOOD LUCK

Answer 4

-um make sure that you have a good first impression
-believe you are the character.
-Also, it is important to speak loudly and clearly.
-dont say the exact words of your lines, make it your own.

p.s. you dont have to pretend your keyboard is broken. theres nothing wrong with spelling things bad.

Answer 5

Dont ask tomuch dont say to much and lisen

Answer 6

just be bold in urself ..........
this line is very deep lust try to endulge the real feelig in u?

Answer 7

be yourself.
really think what you would do in that characters shoes.

Answer 8

breath.