I am in the eighth grade and I am trying out for a middle school play. It's the Wizard Of Oz and I have never tried out for a play before. It's not a musical. What do you suppose they will ask me to do?
2007-01-06 04:58:44 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
practice yoyr lines
2007-01-06 05:01:17 · answer #1 · answered by nice too meet you. 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
wow~ this is so much like me!
well I did a Wizard of Oz play in grade 7 and it was a musical and we were in elementary school! (but I've been to a middle school!)
so first step is BE YOURSELF! then you must know the character well(as I'm sure you know the story line just read through the play once if you haven't) get to know the character you are auditioning for.
i believe they haven't asked you to prepare a monolouge for them but then you can find one on internet and practice it just in case(or to show off your skills!)
before the audition they might lead a warm up~ if not warm up your voice and body (by doing tongue twisters and some energy games!)
during the audtion they can ask you to do a few things, they usually ask u to run lines with another person who is auditioning for another character, they might ask you a few questions about your character or tell you to be this character in a certain situation (eg. dorothy in afghanestan! but that is unlikely) they'll ask more questions if they have the WHOLE DAY! which teachers usually don't!
it can also be many people watching or just one very strict looking teacher! don't be shy!
be open, energetic and HAVE FUN because that's all its about!
2007-01-06 07:19:59 · answer #2 · answered by Hoori 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may want to ask that specifically of the teacher who will be running the auditions. They will know what they are looking for and will be able to give you some clear instruction. Don't be afraid to ask these questions of them. They shouldn't expect you to know all they expect. But, most of all...Be confident and have fun. It can be awkward being on stage for the first time at any age.
There have been some great suggestions given on here already, but you don't have to guess...go and ask the one who can actually tell you. :)
Break a leg!
2007-01-06 08:30:00 · answer #3 · answered by baseballfan 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
depending on who is putting on the play. My middle school plays they just put us in a big sircle and asked us to do things like sing this and say this. make sure your voice is loud and clear. if you like drama and want to do it through high school make sure you start your freshman year and talk to your drama teacher and let her know you want to become a thespian( I love drama and made the mistake of starting to late.) trying out for a high school play for me was a lot different. you have to memorize a monolauge(which you can find on the innternet just google monoloages) and then act it out on stage. monolauges are mostly talking but you want to act alittle bit. it is boring just to see someone stand up on stage and talk so make sure that you do alittle movement. but to pracice before hand. if it was like my middle school play you dont really need to practice just keep your voice loud clear and try not to be nervous. if it like my high school play memorize a monolouge and practice it or if you reay want help go talk to a high school drama teacher
2007-01-06 05:06:06 · answer #4 · answered by Cyrus The Great 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's so encouraging to hear young actors and their love and want of theatre!
That said, dollface, warm ups are a must! Warm up your voice with several tongue ties. Warm up your body by stretching, and be prepared to stretch your mind. Be as confident and as yourself as possible.
Walk onto that stage as tall as possible. Be clear, project loudly.
Break a leg, darling.
2007-01-06 07:07:05 · answer #5 · answered by Ryanne J 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wearing ball gown and glossy make up and play
2007-01-06 06:20:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋