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TIPS FOR AN OUTSTANDING AUDITION Please review these helpful suggestions prior to your audition. Promptness Be on time for your audition (which means 5-10 minutes before your scheduled time). Plan ahead for traffic and parking. If you are running late, call the number provided to notify the auditors of that. Apparel An audition is a job interview so please dress and behave as if you want the job. Beware of shoes that hamper fluid movement or make excessive noise on a wood stage. Material Selection Select monologues that showcase your talent and provide contrast (comedic/dramatic, villanous/romantic, etc). You know your capabilities better than anyone, so find the pieces that are right for you! While there is a two-minute maximum, there is no minimum time requirement. Sometimes, less is more. A shorter monologue (no less than 15 lines), powerfully delivered is better than a two-minute dry recitation. Beware of mainstream pieces. You don't want to be the fifth "To be or not to be..." we have seen in a single evening. Look for pieces that speak to the roles you desire. (That said: if you know in your heart/gut that the piece that everyone else is doing is the right piece for you and you will rock the auditor's world with it...then do it!) Be Prepared A physical and vocal warm-up before an audition can make all the difference. Practice your greeting and introduction and remember to breathe and smile. Have Fun! The auditors are cheering for you - they want you to be great. So go ahead and make their day! |
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A Midsummer Night's Dream Act VI, Scene II |