This article was written to answer many of the most frequently asked questions about auditions. I hope you find all of this information helpful. There are a few of things every actor should learn regarding auditioning:
Before you leave your residence, make sure you have your headshot/resume neatly stapled together, the address and a map of where the audition is, and the phone number of the auditors in case you get lost.
Dress fittingly for the audition (and if you're uncertain of what to wear, make sure prior to the audition to ASK the auditors what is suitable to wear).
Arrive around 15 minutes beforehand. This will assure that you will have sufficient time to catch your breath, sit down, look over the sides and freshen up prior to your audition.
Be aware that there are actors who will try to distract you. Amicably recognize them and excuse yourself genially. Focus on your sides or on your monologue. Being distracted like this prior to an audition can leave you tense, uncertain of yourself, or incapable of delivering your best performance.
Don't count on nailing the audition, this puts too much pressure on yourself. Nailing the audition is good, but in the universe of acting, rejection reigns supreme. It happens 95% of the time. The strategy here is to not see the audition as the end all-be all. Simply do the best job you can and leave it at that.
If you believe you did a bad job, don't apologize, ever. Casting people and directors detest that. Just thank them and go. Bear in mind, there will be other auditions!
Accordingly, if you believe you did a great job auditioning, send a note of gratitude to the auditors for inviting you to audition for them and how much you enjoyed meeting them. It never hurts to be pleasant.
If your agent set up the audition for you, thank them for doing so. Call or email them and inform them how the audition went. This makes them feel appreciated by you and they will recall you as "the well-mannered one who actually cares enough to call." This will get you noticed and you will be more likely sent out on auditions.
Thanks for taking the time to read my article. You should continue searching for additional information to help you. I'm hoping that you found all of this interesting and helpful. The internet is full of helpful tips and tricks and I appreciate you coming and visiting.
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