The entertainment industry is rough, man. We actors pound the pavement day after day to book one job, but you know what? It’s totally worth it. However, after some speculation, I began to wonder what Casting Directors could do to help us actors book that job more easily? What can they do to make our audition experience less stressful? They give us do’s and don’ts of what they need from us in the room. What if we did the same for them?
Read MoreI think overall, that I have learned it doesn’t matter when you audition. What matters is that you go and give it your best shot. Because when you audition won't matter, if you are what the director wants and you are right for the role, you will wind up getting the part.
Read MoreThe works of Joe Iconis are becoming something of an audition standard right now. In my latest rounds of college auditions, I've heard more people use "Michael in the Bathroom" than ever before.
Read MoreWhen I was 17, I auditioned for my dream role. I knew the cast album by heart, I thought I was the perfect fit for the role; no one else would be better than I was. I didn't get the part I wanted but I accepted a part in the ensemble thinking that all I needed was to be gracious and be a part of the show.
I regret it.
Read MoreWhen I first got “into” theatre, one the best pieces of advice I was given on how to cope with rejection was along the lines of: “go home and cry, then move on and try again”. I think we all try to skip straight to the “move on and try again” part, but it's not that easy. Give yourself a break.
Read MoreI spent my freshman year after high school in a BA program. I loved the school and the people, but it just wasn’t the right program or intensity for me. I wanted to pursue a BFA but I didn’t know where to begin. Most of my friends used MTCA or similar services as audition help, and I was doing this completely on my own.
Since many friends have come to me this year for help with transferring to another theatre program, specifically for BFA MT programs, I decided to put together this list of some tips/tricks I picked up along the way.
Read MoreWith the college audition season just starting, thousands of high school seniors are going to be searching for the best material to show off their skills. It's easy to guess that right now Benj Pasek and Justin Paul's music would be a popular choice among this group, given the success of Dear Evan Hansen, Dogfight and La La Land. I'm also willing to be that we'll be seeing a ton of students audition with The Greatest Showman next year as well. So there's no fighting it. But I also wouldn't necessarily avoid using one of their pieces.
Read MoreWhile I wait to hear back from two pending auditions, let me just say… waiting is the worst. Can I get an amen?
I have been in a season of auditions lately which is bringing up many thoughts on the subject. Here are three different audition scenarios I’ve encountered and my Do’s and Don’ts for each.
Read MoreMost young actors, including myself when I was one, go into an audition intent upon showing them that they can play “that” character. They meticulously familiarize themselves with the play and, if a musical, the score, and memorize the sides they’ll be reading which may have been sent only that morning. Preparation is all. How can you decide what to sing for your audition if you aren’t familiar with the musical style of the show you’re auditioning for? Are you really going to sing a song from In the Heights if you’re auditioning for Carousel? If you have no experience with or training in commedia dell’arte, then you’d best bone up on it before your audition for Servant of Two Masters.
Read MoreWhen you first get into theatre, it can be a lot to take in. Even after being involved in a few shows, you may not have everything together. And that’s okay! However, when getting into theatre, there are five things that might be useful to have in your arsenal as you find your place in the theatre world.
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