What are some good tips for auditioning for plays?

Question

I'll be trying out for Beauty and the Beast soon and I really want to make a good impression. It's a musical, and I'm pretty confident in my singing ability, but what do I do? I'm sick of bit parts...

Answer 1

Instead of doing a cut-and-paste and saying this is what I do (like a certain someone did lol), I will just give you this.

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Answer 2

Be confident. That's the single most important thing in auditions. That confidence should translate into stage presence which you need to win a part.

Be prepared to accept a 'bit part'. I know it's probably not what you want to hear, but it's important to keep in mind. A really fantastic performance by any character onstage will be noticed by the audience, whether that actress is ensemble, support, or lead.
Use that bit part to show the director that you deserve a lead the next time 'round. If you are a senior and this is your last shot, don't despair. Many High school directors will favor seniors on their last show. (I apologize for my assumption if you are not auditioning for High School Theater). Either way, I’ve seen shows, both on Broadway and at my old high school that were only saved by the virtue of someone doing an amazing job with a bit part.

Don't try to use a fake French accent unless a) have a real French accent, or b) know that the director is looking for a fake French accent. Just try to speak clearly and enunciate. Unless an actress has a lot of experience using accents onstage for extended periods of time, it can be difficult to understand her dialogue, or she might drop the accent after a few lines.

Show the directors that you are willing to get along with the rest of the cast. No director wants to invite *drama* into his or her show. Be polite to your "opponents" even if they start getting catty with you.

Best of luck to you

PS: The Silly Girls (Gaston's lady friends) have larger roles in the musical than in the movie, and have much more fun onstage than the script might initially indicate.

Answer 3

It is definately important to make a good impression! Here are some of the things I do for auditions:
-Arrive 15 minutes early
-Walk in, on time and have your music memorized, even if it is not required.
-Have any forms filled out ahead of time
-Stand tall, be confidant! This is key. Try to relax, even if you are nervous. The directors want to know that you can handle the stress of an audition and of putting on a great show.
-If you know which character you want to be, then prepare the lines and practice! Maybe wear something remnant of your character.
-Try to smile, be extremely polite and courteous.
-Let the directors see your personality when you are not acting.

Break a Leg! I hope you get the part you want.

Answer 4

Pick an audition song that knocks em dead! From the show is good. Are you attractive enough to play Beauty? If you get a chance to read for it, just do your best. Sign up for the crews on the tryout form, directors don't like applicants who only want to act. You know, as a director I always said, the small and chorus parts were the hardest to cast, because everyone wants the lead. Remember Stanislavski said, "There are no small parts, only small actors," which means if you think you are too good for a small part you are a small person. Break a leg, Doc

Answer 5

hey
its ok
i was in beauty and the beast the musical over the winter, all you have to do is relax, watch the movie over and over again and practice French. I was the part of Bell. all the other parts were all the same, they had to learn French, and had to be a great singer, practice singing in a French acsent. hey all the parts are important, you could end up has 1 of Gaston's tavern buddies too. hey it will be fine.
good luck
Bell

Answer 6

Usually you get "small parts" Because you dont stand out. Meet the people, become friends with them. I was in the Theatre IN group and we allways liked ppl that talked to us BUT not in a scary way just ask questions and stuff. Then youll be friends with the Directors! AND BAM!
(REMEBER: GET NOTICED!)