Music Man auditions!! Please help!...?

Question

im auditioning for my school's performance of The Music Man.
Pleaseeeeee give me suggestion, or advice on anything!!
I'm really nervous....tips in acting methods, anyone...?

Answer 1

1. Watch the movie several times to get a good feel of the story and your character.

2. Memorize your audition piece so that you could do it on a moment's notice.

3. Practice in front of a mirror and check your posture, gestures, etc.

4. Tape yourself saying your lines as well as singing.

5. Once you feel ready, practice in front of someone (or several people) whose opinions you trust and ask them for specific, constructive feedback.

The best defense against nervousness is LOTS of preparation!

Good luck and Break a leg!

Answer 2

Some basic audition advice:

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 for the dance audition. Wear character shoes if you have them, otherwise any closed-toe black shoes will do, but bring some shoes that are comfortable to dance in.

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 song and monologue memorized ASAP. Practice in front of your friends and ask for feedback. Once your song is memorized, rest your voice. Drink lots of water to keep you voice hydrated, and make sure you warm up and run through your song 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

I'm a grad student getting my Masters of Fine Arts, and have been involved in many productions. One thing I've found in many directors is that they hate it when actors watch the movie version of the musical they are directing. They don't want your interpretation of someone else playing the part, but your own original interpretation. Another thing is that there are certain songs that they have heard so many times in auditions, they stop listening. That is for directors who do not have you sing a song from the show, which I've only worked for two who have done that. I know it can be a nervous situation, but just be yourself.

Answer 4

listen to all of what the girl above me says because they are all very good preperation tips! now when you Go to the audition make sure:
1. you are yourself, don't put a lot of makeup/fancy clothes on unless you've been asked to dress up!
2.warm up your voice and body if your teacher doesn't lead a warm up! Do tongue twisters, relax your body and get your energy up.
3. again make sure you know enough about the character so that you can answer questions about it (eg. where it lives how it walks, what it eats etc...!!!)Depending on how much time you have they might ask you to act in your character as if you were in [a certain situation(eg. lost in the forest)] but usually that doesn't happen at schools!
4. last but not least HAVE FUN! and enjoy it
Break a leg

Answer 5

The play is about a con-artist who sells band gadgets in small cities. is this a extreme college production? i'll't keep in options if there are alto aspects, yet i might want to take your clarinet to the audition. there's a very good action picture version. go lease it.