Before the Audition
- Make sure you know what the criteria is, how long an audition piece, how many pieces etc..
- Who will be in the room, who is the audition for?
- Select audition pieces not just for time and type, but for passion. What will make you happy in the audition room, even if you never get into the school.
- Practice, practice, practice, no cramming please.
- Use a teacher or coach, not your friends, they give lousy advice.
- Videotape and critique yourself.
- Be sure you are rested, relaxed and ready
- If possible, plan to arrive a day ahead so that you are well rested.
- Arrange your day so that you don’t have to rush.
- Drink lots of water, and locate rest rooms near the audition space.
- Eat lightly for energy (if you can); bland is probably best. Remember that certain foods bother your voice, avoid them!
- Warm-up thoroughly, but don’t wear out.
- Locate the audition room well ahead of your appointed time.
- Dress appropriately. Dress like a person auditioning for a part, not like someone who HAS the part.
- Be personable and respectful when it’s your turn —first impressions count.
- You may not get through your whole piece.Expect this and don’t let it bother you when they cut you off.
- Anticipate less-than-ideal circumstances just in case. The room may be acoustically dry; the judges may be unfriendly. The room may be too hot, too cold; too small, too big.
- Remember, they are looking for teach-able students, not perfection.Be passionate.
- Be prepared for questions.
- Send a brief thank you note to someone—your prospective teacher, head of the department or someone in the admissions office.
- Don’t ignore their requirements for repertoire or other expectations.
- Don’t be under prepared.
- Don’t listen to other people’s auditions.
- Don’t be late.
- Don’t make excuses.
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The Actors Sensei
Acting and Speaking Lessons for all ages.
jtactor@aol.com
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