what are some tips to use when you try out for the school play???

Question

im trying out for a part ina play for the first time....what do i do???

Answer 1

If it's a musical make sure you prepare at least 16 bars of a song you are able to comfortably sing and sound good singing. Also, make sure it's not a song from the musical you're trying out for. Wear clothes that are comfortable and can move in as well as shoes you can dance in. If it's a non-musical, prepare and MEMORIZE a short monologue. Monologues can be easily found online. Make sure you are polite and confident. Don't hold back any of your emotions. Put yourself out there and try your all. When making hand motions, do not do the same thing over and over and make sure you're big with your motions. Don't pace or rock either, it's really distracting and annoying! When speaking, say your words clearly and don't rush saying them. Also, avaliability is a huge plus. Do not act like you don't want to be there either. Remember to be open, like if they ask you to try an accent, try your hardest and don't say you can't do anything. Keeping those things in mind, break a leg!

Answer 2

Get the script and read it. Read it again. Know who the characters are and know which characters you could possibly be cast as and become VERY familiar with their lines. You will be asked to read from the script - and if you KNOW it and are familiar with it already - your reading will be much better than if you just do it cold. Practice saying the lines of the characters you'd really like to be. TAKE RISKS!! If the character is snobby - act "REALLY SNOBBY" if the character is ditzy - act REALLY DITZY. If you can do an accent - do it! Most kids won't do this. It will make you stand out - and make your chances of getting cast much higher. I promise!!

The directors need to hear you! Practice speaking loudly. Make sure you speak both loudly and clearly. If you are comfortable moving around the stage - do it. If you don't feel quite comfortable doing that - plant your feet on the floor and stay there. Don't rock or move back and forth (very annoying!)

If the audition requires that you prepare a monologue - or even allows you to prepare one - do it. Know it backwards and forwards. Know it by heart. You cannot practice your audition monologue enough. It's your chance to impress. Ask any actors (or maybe a teacher at school) you may know to watch you do it and critique you.

If the audition requires that you prepare a song - bring one that is much like a song the character you would like to play - would sing in the show. Probably best NOT to take a song from the show you're auditioning for - unless they tell you to do that. MEMORIZE the lyrics. Know the song by heart. Again - move with the song if you want to - or plant your feet firmly. No rocking - or "step touch" kind of moves.

During your monologue, reading or song - you should NEVER fix your hair, or adjust your clothing. NEVER. Make sure your hair is fixed in a way so it is back off your face the directors can see your face (that's where a lot of the acting takes place!). Also - where plain, neat clothing. Solid colors are best. Slacks - or a skirt and a nice blouse will work well. Wear solid shoes - no clogs or flip flops or anything that doesn't completely cover your foot. You MAY be asked to dance as well - so you want shoes that are easy to move in. Not tennis shoes - as they will stick to the floor. You also don't want shoes that are really clunky - and make a lot of noise. If you have jazz shoes - or ballet shoes - and you know dancing will be required - wear them.

When auditioning - if you mess up - DON'T STOP. Keep going. If you forget your words (but you won't if you've practiced enough) just keep going - hum - do whatever until you're back on track. Act like nothing happened. BE CONFIDENT!

Also - audition like it is the REAL PERFORMANCE!!

Say thank you when you're done.

The most important thing is this... HAVE FUN!! If you are enthusiastic - the directors will see it - and they'll love you for it.

Break a leg!!

Answer 3

without understanding what the play is, i'm able to't grant you with some thing too particular, yet i'm able to grant you with some wide-spread practise gleaned from my own intense college and amatuer theater days. on the day of the audition, do not eat heavily earlier, yet do not pass a meal, both. avert dairy products and such issues as thick sauces, mashed potatoes and oatmeal which could from time to time depart a touch residue interior the throat or lie heavily on the tummy. If the audition is chilly readings of the script, attempt to locate a replica earlier and browse it so that you're commonplace with the final experience and how the lines study. in case you could't locate a replica, in simple terms commence taking each probability you could to study some thing chilly. %. up a e book, a mag, a cereal field, and commence interpreting it out loud. The extra you do this, the further appropriate you get at chilly readings, which will be a real benefit. If the audition is a pre-chosen monologue, then prepare, prepare, prepare. comprehend your textile chilly and comprehend what each be conscious in it means for your personality. do not pick some thing from the play itself (until eventually the director asks you to do it that way), yet search for an similar type of personality to the only you pick to play. do not are available in gown, yet attempt to tutor the nature you try for by your clothing, makeup and bearing. If the nature is particularly dramatic, case in point, placed on formidable hues and walk in like you own the room. earlier you do your interpreting, take a second and breathe deeply. imagine about the nature and do your acceptable to get interior her head and heart. do not panic in case you stumble over a pair words. concentration on making the director listen that you comprehend who this personality is and would communicate it to an target audience. it really is what they're searching for. once you're requested to study it lower back yet in a special way, smile, agree, and do your acceptable to conform. a reliable frame of mind and a willingness to position in the artwork are in simple terms as significant as a reliable innovative and prescient of the nature. Now pass accessible and knock 'em useless! spoil a leg!

Answer 4

If you were given an excerpt monologue from the show, or know the character you are trying out for and the play/musical name, do a bit of research on the character you're trying out for (internet, the excerpt, etc) You should try to figure out how they would move, talk, etc. You don't have to use a fake voice, but in some plays accents are applicable, slang usage or lack thereof, etc. Going in depth with your character shows you're devoted and enthusiastic. You know the big joke of actors saying "What's my motivation here?" Well motivation is a really big part of a character. Why do they do what they do?

Pretty basic tips:
Speak clearly: not too fast, and not to quiet or too loud. Practice on a friend.

Keep a room-temperature water bottle with you, especially if you're going to sing. Cold water tightens vocal cords, and hot.. well you can't carry hot water with you lol

Don't be nervous; confidence leaves a really good impression. :)

Break a leg ;P

Answer 5

Don't get your hopes too high if it's a school play a LOT of teachers pick favorites and older kids in school shows.Don't try to go to fast,and if you can maybe read the script ahead of time so you are at least a little familiar with the material.Be confident,speak up, and have fun with it.Just don't freak out and obsess about how awful or how good you think you did and don't get stressed out.It's just a school play.

Answer 6

Just be prepared. Before the auditions, check if you need to have anything ready for it. At some places, they require you to have a monologue, others, you just have to do a cold reading. Not to insult your intelligence, but a cold reading is when the director or auditioner gives you some of the script at the audition and asks you to read for a certain part. If it is a musical, know the music. Again, check to see if you are supposed to have anything prepared. If you aren't required to have anything, just know the music from the show.

Break a leg!

Answer 7

Be prepared in case they make you sing a song practice it. Speak loud and clear when stating your name. Make eye contact and smile. My daughter was also told not to wear flip flops or shoes that make clomping sounds when you walk across the stage.Dress appropriately. Not in ripped jeans. Wear something that you would wear if you were going to a nice dinner.