The Audition Process

Auditioning in theatre is probably the most nerve racking part of the entire process. Theatre and film auditions require a lot of a person, and although you may not make it that time, it at least puts your face, and your name, out there so if your perfect for another role, they could always contact you. In the few professional auditions i have been to/heard about, the thing that causes people to not get picked/liked is their conduct and/or look. Some people think it would be better to show the casting director that they are quirky and funny. Most people who do that take it too far. Yes, its a good thing to be quirky and funny, but you have to make sure you are professional and respectful. Those are the key aspects of a casting director remembering you. If you aren't professional and respectful, they won't even consider you, even if you are one of the most talented kids. The other thing i said before is the look. One girl i know went to an audition for Hairspray on Broadway. The first time she went to an audition she looked like her normal self, but a little bit nicer. When she got there, she looked around, and she was one of the only people that looked normal. All of the others were in period/character clothing, and basic makeup. So she auditioned, they said thank you, and that was it. The next time she auditioned, she got into period/character clothing, and got a call back. You never want to over do it, with period/character clothing, but you want to at least look the part. Same thing with makeup. You never want to look like a freak. You want to look natural. So the most important things about auditioning, are looking natural and being professional.