


AUDITION TIPS:Step 1:
Research the Company & Audition Specifics-As soon as you have decided to audition, make an appointment right away if one is necessary. Some auditions have a limited number of spaces. Making an audition appointment early will also give you more choice of when you audition, allowing you to choose what fits into your schedule.
-Find as much information as possible about the production company and the director.
-Find out important info: who, what, where, when, what the requirements are, etc.
-Mark the audition date on your calender!
Step 2: Research the Show-Find and study a plot summary, look at the cast requirements, make a note of the roles you are eligible for.
-Listen to the music from the show if possible. Pay particular attention to any songs sung by the characters you are suited for.
-Read the script if at all possible. Take note of scenes that might be used for a cold reading.
-Research the time period in which the play or musical is set.
Step 3: Choose Your Audition Song & Monologue-Research characters similar to those you are aiming for in your audition
-Find a song that you think would be a suitable range for the character your aiming for
-Try not to pick a song or monologue that has been over done. For a list, see
for monologue and
for songs
Step 4: Prepare Other Skills & Rehearse Thoroughly-Be prepared for cold readings (when you read from the script without ever seeing the material before
-If you need help with singing, seek online singing lessons for you song, or a choral director
-Most important: Have fun and show them what you've got!
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