ok iam in this play called guys and dolls..?

Question

yeah and when i audition for it i didnt give it my best shot now i am regreting it,...how do u stop doing that>? common

Answer 1

prepare well beforehand, and then relax and do your best.

Answer 2

I was Adelaide in Guys and Dolls (its a great show) and I didn't feel like my audition went that well either. Sometimes casting is based on what "type" of person you are. If you look like a annoying-kid-brother type, you might get cast regardless of you actual audition, this is why its always good to try to find your type, or what you look like first off, and audition for that. But also, try thinking (even if its not true) that no matter how bad your audition is, it doesnt matter because you WONT SEE THESE PEOPLE AGAIN. That helps me to not be nervous and therefore I perform 39849023485 times better. Or pretend like you already have the role, and you are on stage performing now and you are the star of the show. This helps also for some reason.

Answer 3

If you got cast, you gave it a good enough shot in someone's eyes ... or you're physically right for the role, or something. Just resolve to give the play your best shot when you perform it for the paying customers, and no harm is done. In the future, when you audition, imagine yourself taking your curtain call after a triumphant opening night performance, and draw on that energy to create a memorable character. Your auditions will be fine. Good luck!

Answer 4

From what it seems, even though you didn't give it your all, you still got in the show, so congratulations. Of course, as you probably know, not giving it your all won't guarantee you any spots in shows in the near future.

First of all, think about why you didn't give it your all...

Were you unfamiliar with the show? If you are unfamiliar with the show, maybe you weren't that enthusiastic about getting in in the first place. Do some research online or go to your library to see if you can borrow some of the music. Ask your friends or music teacher about songs from the show and if they have a copy of the music to lend you. The more you know, the more you may become excited about being in the show. Also, if you know the parts that are available, then you can focus your audition on what counts... does the part call for more of a character performance or do you have to be a really good singer for the role. Find out and you'll know what to focus your energy on.

Were you too busy with school work or work to prepare? If so, then making time to practice your singing/lines will definitely help. Don't make excuses for yourself in this department (i.e., I don't have anywhere to sing in my house; I can't read music; I didn't find my music in time; I can always do it later). The earlier you start, the more comfortable you will be come audition time. Find a friend/relative/teacher who can help you by playing your notes at least. Let them give you honest, constructive feedback. Don't be hesistant about this because if they don't give you feedback, then you won't know where you stand once you walk into the rehearsal. Set aside time to rehearse and do research and do it. Pair up with a buddy who can help you if you can. If you have a voice teacher, then commit to working on the song during your lessons. Arrange for extra lessons if you can.

If you weren't as prepared as you could be (e.g., voice wasn't warmed up, nerves got to you, forgot the words, etc.), then did you let it show? Sometimes, when people audition or even perform and if something goes wrong, they wind up expressing that in their face and body language because you think that if you let it show that you're not doing your best, the panel will realise it and judge you less harshly. However, that is one of the worst things you can do! Even if you messed your lines, your song, a note, you carry on and perform it as if you were wowing a sold out crowd at Radio City Music Hall. This shows the panel that mistakes, which do happen on live shows, don't bother you. They can see that you're a trooper and that impressing an audience is more important to you than making them feel sorry for you. Also, if you don't give it your all, then you're letting the panel think that you don't care whether you're in the show or not. This may make them think that you may not be as exciting to look at, reliable or as hard-working as other people who are auditioning, which will mean that they will get picked first before you for roles. Always sell yourself but never sell yourself short.

Did other factors in your life affect you? Were you having a bad day with friends, family, work, etc? While that can certainly affect your performance, remember that the panel does know you so they don't know that you didn't get much sleep the night before, or that you broke up with your beau. Take deep breaths to focus yourself during that day and right before you enter the audition. Use the time you have waiting to focus on your goal and go over your music/lines independently.

Some others tips that you may find helpful:

1. Talk to people who have done auditions and have been successful. Ask them what to expect and how they managed through tough spots. Let them tell you what an audition is like step by step.

2. Do a trial run. Practice walking into a room, imagining a panel (or actually having a friend or two there). Practice what you're going to say when you introduce yourself/the song/monologue, etc. Do the song/monologue as if you were being judged. If you have live people there to critique you, don't be shy. If you can't do it front of them, they how can you do it in front of a panel?

3. The more auditions you go to, the more comfortable you will become. Know that it may take a few auditions to really hit your stride. But the more prepared you are, the sooner that stride will come.

4. Believe that you are the role that you're going for and convince the panel that. Have confidence. This means walking in the room tall and with your head held high. This shows that you are prepared and ready to perform. Do not make ANY apologies for your performance either through body language (i.e., lowering your head when you walk in, nervous grin) or verbal language (i.e., quiet voice, giggling, saying "sorry", giving excuses).. From the minute you walk in the room and from the minute you leave, you have to stand tall and not let your guard down until you exit.

5. Memorize your lines and music. It's a performance, not a music class. You wouldn't pay to see a seasoned Broadway performer struggle through the words to a song as she holds up her sheet music.

6. Make yourself stand out. This is especially true during callback auditions. If there are 4 of you competing for a role, and all things being equal, what will set you apart is how you will go the extra mile to show that you understand what it means to perform on a stage. For instance, during a callback, I had to compete against 4 other ladies for the lead in a well-known musical. I did not look the type (I'm Chinese and the character is Austrian. I'll let you figure out which musical I'm talking about), but I won the role because while others stood in one spot and held their sheet music as they sang/said their lines, I walked around and made use of the stage as befitted the song. I was lively and expressive and I played off of other actors who were sharing the scene with me. I knew I was not a typical look for the part so I prepared my butt off and did everything I could to show that I understood the part and knew my way around the stage. I got the part.

7. Even if you don't know what part you want or you just want chorus, give it your all anyway! Even if you get into the chorus, having a great audition may mean that you'll get a feature role, song, dance, etc.

I hope this helps. Break a leg for any other auditions you may have!

Answer 5

i always tell myself to do my best becuase this is the only time in my life that i can perform that play or musical and if i don't give it my best shot i know i'll regret it so i force myself to try my hardest. it works everytime

Answer 6

As an actor, that happens all the time. AYou have good days and bad days. Learn from what you did poorly and make sure it doesn't happen again!

Answer 7

human nature..fades with time