Auditions for a play? help -_-?

Question

So , me and a friend are auditioning for our cec school play. singing audition is wednesday, acting on friday. I dont really have anything down, i onky practiced once.. i have to sing a song, and act to monologs. im scared to death nwo though. i feel all gross because i feel like i wont know it in time, and maybe i shouldnt even bother going. i dont know. i have a question though, one of the monologs is ms. potts. now, you all rpobley know her voice, its old woman and english accented. am i suposed to chance my voice? cause id just sound like a retard. what should i do, what would please the judgeing audience?

Answer 1

do something your age. get working on it and keep working on it.

Answer 2

Whenever I play a role an underlying goal is to have the audience forget that it's me and see the person that I'm playing. Part of that often involves using a different accent, different bearing, etc.

If I was watching you audition, I would rather see you try to be someone else than have the role perfect when you audition.

You can build a role with time, but if you only sit up there sounding and acting yourself you will probably do the same thing when the play goes off.

Answer 3

You should try to nail an English accent, just to add that extra spark to the monologue.

Just keep rehearsing the song and the monologue.

Here's some tips:

1. Have someone listen to you. It could be your mom, dad, friend, dog, whoever. Get some practice singing in front of people.

2. Tape yourself. You can then adjust your speed, volume, pitch, etc.

3. DON'T FREAK OUT! It's mostly mind over matter.

If you want to impress, memorize your monologue and the song. Also, don't freak out if you screw up. That won't impress the director.
I'm going to an audition this week too. I hope you do well, GOOD LUCK!!