What should I bring to an acting audition?

Answer 1

If it is theatre, bring props or go in costume of the desired character. If it is impromptu, one's self is more than enough. Most of the time, the company or person auditioning will give you a list or make suggestions, if you need to bring anything.

Answer 2

PREPARATIONS:

When you call to schedule your audition time, make sure you have nothing else planned for that day. Ask where, when, the exact time, how long is the audition time and what you need to bring to the audition. Find out whether you’ll just be singing or if you need to prepare a monologue, if you will be reading dialogue and if you will be dancing. Generally auditions are two to three minutes long. Make sure you have a monologue that shows your strengths and is a minute in length. Your music piece should be sixteen bars of a piece that shows your range. Dance auditions are usually held separately and later after the individual auditions. If you are required to dance, bring appropriate clothes and shoes.

Acquaint yourself with the musical you’ll be auditioning for – either read the script, watch a movie or video, check the internet, YouTube or attend the show. If you’re auditioning for summer stock, find out the theatres attending and do some research as to what they’re planning for their summer schedule. Be informed. Your audition will be better if you know what part you want. You will be confident and have a better audition.

Make sure your resume is up to date and have a professional head shot. Your resume should be one page and your head shot should be attached and look professional. That is the first thing a producer/director sees. Make a good impression. If you’re not sure your resume or head shots are correct – do your homework and research it. Prepare your music. No large books. Remember – it should be only 16 measures. Photo copy the piece, tape it together Accordion style and make sure it is easy to read for your pianist.

Prepare a musical piece that is in your range and that you feel comfortable with. Do not prepare a piece from the show you are auditioning for unless you are asked to do so. Find something that might be similar.

DAY OF AUDITION:

DO NOT BE LATE!

Be absolutelty silent while others are auditioning.

Act with confidence.

Your audition starts the moment you walk in the door, so be mature.

Try your best.

If you have to dance, don't stand at the back because you are nervous. If you are standing in the front and smiling and acting like you're having fun, the directors will be more pleased than if you're at the back acting nervous.

When singing, look at the back wall of the theatre.

Plant your feet (Stand still)

Your acting, dancing, and singing from the show does not have to be perfect. It's just the audition.