Part 5-Audition Etiquette

Part Five- Audition Etiquette Resume/Headshot: ● Always bring a resume and a headshot to the audition ● Staple the headshot to the back of the resume, to where directors can flip the resume over and see the headshot ● A headshot is a good quality photo of you ● It is the shoulders up ● Directors look at them while casting to see who fits the role. ● The background should be simple and not distract from your face < You should take a photo of your shoulders up. What to bring: ● Aside from your headshot and resume, there are some other things you might want to bring ● If there is a dance call, bring jazz and tap shoes as well as a hair tie or two ● Bring a water bottle, especially if it’s a singing audition ● You might want to bring a folder to keep your headshot and resume in and then to store any other sheets of paper you receive What to Wear: ● Depends on the type of audition ● Varies based on the director, so look at the audition notice. ● In general: - For singing/monologue auditions, wear something nice and presentable ● You don't need to show up in a ball gown ● It does need to be nicer than jeans and a T-shirt ● If you have long hair, have it out of your face and neat. ● Your audition won’t be as good if you look sloppy ● Don’t fidget with your hair or fidget unintentionally during your audition ● Do not dress as the character you’re auditioning for ● Do dress in something that could help the directors imagine you as the character - For example, if you’re auditioning for Flounder from The Little Mermaid, wear yellow ● Dressing as the character limits your casting possibilities ● It is also seen as desperate and over the top ● Wear something comfortable ● If you aren’t comfy, it will affect your overall performance quality. ● For dance calls: - Clothes you can dance in - A leotard and tights - Leggings - Bring jazz shoes and tap shoes if you have them - Hair pulled back - If your hair is in your way, you won’t dance as well - Make sure you look neat and clean Edith Hall | Published in History Today Volume 65 Issue 6 June 2015. (n.d.). The Birth of Comedy. Retrieved November 27, 2020, from https://www.historytoday. com/archive/feature/birthcomedy Srl, A. (n.d.). Ponytail holder: Artistic Gymnastics Cosmetics: Pastorelli Sport Artistic Gymnastics Store. Retrieved November 27, 2020, from Slatinghttp://www.pastorelli sport.com/en/Artistic ● /Cosmetics2/elasticBefore you do your song or monologue, you do a slate ● hair-bands/PonytailIt’s like introducing yourself ● holder You state your name as well as details about the piece ● Song: - Hi, my name is ___ and I will be doing (song) from (show) by (composer/lyricist) ● Monologue: - Hi, my name is ___ and I will be doing (name of monologue) from (play) by (playwright) ● Make eye contact with the audition panel during this part ● Remember, be confident, or at least pretend to be ● After you slate, begin your song or monologue ● If there is an accompanist, look at them to cue the music starting Things to Remember: ● The audition starts as soon as you get there ● Act confident even if you aren't ● Don't apologize or make excuses ● If you say “sorry I’m sick today” or “ I’m normally better than that” they won’t like you more, they will just think of you as less confident