Auditions

One of my passions in life, in addition to reading and writing, is drama: the world of theatre. My first production must of been when I was about five years old. It was an opera (did I mention I also sing?). Even so, I actually surprisingly wasn't one of the featured singers at my young age or even singing at all for that matter, but back to the point. This post is to teach young people interested in theatre about auditioning. How do you audition? What should you do? What shouldn't you do? All of these questions will hopefully be answered by the time you finish.

First off, the way you present yourself at an audition is crucial. Once you step into the audition room, the director is watching how you act from the beginning. You don't want to act nervous or scared even though your heart is probably racing faster than it ever has before. Standing up and performing in front of people can be scary, but letting your nerves get the best of you is not something you want to do. I have been auditioning for quite a long time now and I still get butterflies in my stomach before I start to perform. The best thing to do is take a deep breath and relax. It doesn't matter what anyone else thinks of your performance because if it is good enough for you, it will most likely be good enough for them.

Also, don't be afraid to ask questions if you are confused about directions. I am sure the director will gladly help you to understand. Directors can be a bit frightening when you first meet them but once you get to know them, I am sure they will be one of the best people you will ever meet.

Finally, you want to memorable at your audition so you stick out. Always project your voice so that the director can hear you and never put the lyrics or lines right in front of your face. This muffles your sound and will definitely get in the way of you getting the part. Last but not least, have fun with your audition. If you are standing on stage nervous and shaking in your boots, everyone in the room will feel nervous for you as well. If you go on stage with a smile on your face and confidence, you will be able to have fun and do well at your audition. It pays off, trust me.