Guidelines to follow when trying out for a role in a theater production, including choosing and preparing an audition piece, and presenting yourself to casting directors.
Audition Preparation: This topic encompasses all aspects of getting ready for an audition, from selecting appropriate material to practicing effectively.
Audition Techniques: Here, a range of different methods for auditioning are explored, including how to project confidence, make a good impression, and engage with the casting directors.
Acting Skills: This topic covers the foundational skills needed for any theater performance, such as vocal projection, physicality, and emotional range.
Monologue Selection: Choosing the right monologue is crucial for making a good impression during an audition. This topic explores how to find and select the best material for a particular production.
Cold Reading: Many auditions involve reading new material on the spot. This topic covers strategies for quickly analyzing and delivering a cold read effectively.
Vocal Performance: This topic examines the various aspects of singing and speaking on stage, including breathing, articulation, and interpretation.
Movement and Choreography: Many productions require actors to perform choreographed movements or sequences. This topic covers the basics of stage movement and how to deliver movements effectively.
Character Development: Crafting a believable and engaging character is key to any stage performance. This topic explores different techniques for creating rich, multi-dimensional characters.
Improvisation: Being able to improvise effectively is an essential skill for actors. This topic covers the basic principles of improvisation and how to use them in auditions and performances.
Audition Etiquette: Showing respect for the production staff and other actors during an audition is crucial for making a good impression. This topic covers the best practices for interacting with others during the audition process.
Open Auditions: This is where any actor is welcome to audition for a role and it is open to the public.
Closed Auditions: These are by invitation only and are usually held for professional actors or those who have a strong relationship with the production team.
Callbacks: A second round of auditions where actors are selected to come back and audition again for a specific role or for several roles.
Cold Reading Auditions: An audition where actors are given a script on the spot to perform.
Prepared Monologue Auditions: An audition where actors prepare a monologue of their choice that showcases their acting abilities.
Group Auditions: Auditions where actors perform their script in front of a group of people, usually other actors or the casting team.
Singing Auditions: Actors are asked to sing either a prepared song or a song chosen by the production team.
Dance Auditions: Here actors are evaluated on their dancing abilities as well as their acting skills.
Improvisation Auditions: Actors are asked to perform a scene without a script, and improvise the interactions and dialogue.
Online Auditions: These are auditions where actors submit a video of themselves performing for consideration.
Workshops: More hands-on training workshops organized by theatre companies to help actors improve their skills.
One-on-One Auditions: An audition where an actor meets with the director or casting director alone and performs a monologue or provides a read.