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YOU NEED TO KNOW TO LAND THAT JOB
TEN AUDITION TIPS
1. Don't sit alone- start making connections right away! By appearing friendly and getting along with others, you're showing professionals just how well you could fit in.
2. Bring all the snacks and water that you think you'll need- you don't want to have your stomach rumbling in the middle of dancing, or make yourself run out of fuel halfway through. You never know how long you could be waiting!
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3. Don't wear any heavy makeup that you wouldn't wear on a normal day- most directors want to see clean faces so they know who they're working with, not what distracting product is all over their face.
4. If you're singing, make sure your sheet music is placed in a clean binder with hole punches, allowing musicians to make easy transitions while they play your songs.
6. Don't overdress! All you need to make a successful audition is moveable clothes that allow choreographers to work with you easily, and if you want to stand out, make one part of your outfit easy to catch the eye. Just remember, the focus should be on your talent!
7. Do ask questions! Directors and choreographers love when they're asked questions on what exactly auditioners should be doing, it's the easies way to show you're paying attention, and that you're dedicated to the show.
5. Make sure that you've fully prepared yourself for the audition and all its requirements, printing out extra copies of resumes and headshots if necessary and marking cuts for songs to sing. Don't let yourself be surprised!
8. Go into auditions knowing exactly what parts you want and what you'll fit best in- directors don't like sopranos coming in saying that they can sing any song in an alto range just as strong! You should always stick with your type, and never go for an aged song that you can't portray right.
Make sure to bring your resume and headshot. You need this job. Photo credit from urbanwire.com
9. Do choose a song that the character you want would sing, and NEVER choose a song you've never sung with an accompianist before. This can lead to embarrasing confusion, which no one wants!
10. Don't hold anything back from the judges, but don't do anything unpracticed, it could go horribly wrong! But be confident, have faith in your abilities, and give them all you've got.
BY KATE DAVIS