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Audition Simulation Unit

This unit provides an overview of audition simulations, including the format, clothing guidelines, entering the room, introducing yourself, performing monologues, dealing with mistakes, and being prepared. It also emphasizes the importance of resumes and provides guidance on formatting and content.

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Audition Simulation Unit

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  1. Audition Simulation Unit

  2. General Overview • You will have 2:30 to introduce yourself, present your resume, and perform two contrasting monologues • After your presentation, the class will have the opportunity to ask you questions that might be part of an audition • Monologues must be contrasting and memorized • Must bring at least two printed copies of your theatre resume AND share a digital copy

  3. Why we’re doing this • General format for auditions, especially NCTC/SETC and open call/cattle call auditions • One day want to have an audition class similar to Dance Ensemble for Theatre Arts • Will help prepare if we have the opportunity to do extra-curricular theatre shows here at EWA

  4. The format

  5. A note about clothing • For this unit project, I will not be making you dress up • General guidelines: • Remember this is a kind of interview • Wear clothes that make you feel good about yourself • Dress stylishly – only certain kinds of denim are acceptable • Dress in a way that suggests the role/show you’re auditioning for (if applicable) • Wear comfortable clothes, but don’t look too comfortable • Your shoes matter! No sneakers, crocs, sandals, etc. EVER

  6. A note about clothing

  7. Entering the room • Enter the room with confidence – you se the entire tone for your audition • Give your resume to the appropriate person • Could be a stage manager backstage • If not, give to the director at their table • Come in and stand dead center • There might be a mark on the floor – if so, hit it! • Take a brief moment to look at each person sitting at the “table” • Your time begins the moment you begin speaking

  8. Introducing yourself & your monologues • Speak loudly and confidently • “Hello! My name is ___________. I’m auditioning for the role of ___________.” • If you’re not auditioning for a specific role, skip that part. • “My first monologue is from (name of show ONLY) and my second comes from (name of show ONLY).” • Take a brief pause before you begin, and another one between your monologues • Directors want to see you take your time – don’t rush!

  9. Performing your monologues • Start with either your least favorite or the one that’s not as impressive • Once the first monologue is done, take a brief pause before beginning the 2nd one • The purpose is to take a moment to get into character and get in the right mindset for the performance

  10. When you’re done • Take a brief pause and an optional small head-nod • Do not bow! • Rushing once you’re done with your monologue looks very bad – take a moment instead! • Say thank you • Wait for the director/audition team to either ask you questions or be dismissed • Do not move until they tell you to go!

  11. When things go wrong

  12. If you make a mistake • If it’s small, just keep going, especially if you’re towards the end • Don’t draw attention, just collect yourself and move on • If it’s at the beginning, just restart • Only ask to restart if it is a major mess up that totally derails your performance, but do it correctly • “May I restart please?” or “I would like to restart.” • Never apologize, but be prepared to hear either “no” or for them to dismiss you • If you make more than one mistake, say something like this: “I’m sorry. I wasn’t as prepared as I thought I was.”

  13. Be prepared • Auditions are the theatre-world equivalent of a job interview • Not being prepared (wrong attire, not knowing your monologue, etc.) reflects badly on you • The director’s time is precious, and every director views the audition process a little differently • Some directors will automatically disqualify you for a mistake, others won’t • Some directors are understanding about mistakes and will let you start over, others won’t

  14. Remember: it’s rarely personal, but it’s going to feel personal • You won’t be right for every role – don’t get disappointed over the one you’re clearly not meant for • You can’t control the kind of day that the director or their staff are having • Many times, not getting a job has NOTHING to do with your talent and instead could be because: • The director is going to use a friend for the role • You’re too tall, short, young, old, etc. • You’re a blonde and they want a brunette • You’re not a member of Actor’s Equity or don’t have Equity eligibility • SO MANY OTHER REASONS

  15. Questions?

  16. To recap… • You’re expected to follow all the conventions we talked about • You have 2:30 from the time you begin talking to get through your introduction, two monologues, and transitions • How you enter and end your audition are just as important as the performance • You do not have to dress up for your mock audition

  17. What we still need to go over… • Resumes • How to format them • What to put and what not to put in them • How your resume impacts your audition • Grading • Remember it counts as a project grade • We’ll go over specifics soon

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