Other than Opening Night, going to an audition is perhaps one of the scariest parts of theater work. However, auditioning is a necessary part of being involved in the performing arts. If you want to be involved in the theater, knowing how to audition is a skill you’ll need to learn. While the process is not necessarily difficult, it can be more than just a little nerve-wracking. So we’ve shared 6 things that you should know in order to make the best impression possible, and to improve your chances of getting a part!

1. Act. Don’t just read.

Remember, you are auditioning to act in a play. So many people stand before the director and read the lines they were given that when someone really tries to act out the part they make a big impression. And that’s what you want…to stand out from the crowd.

2. Learn a little bit about the play you are auditioning for.
The more you understand the play and the characters, the more you will be able to do with the piece of script you will be given to audition with.

3. Slow down and enunciate every word.

One sure sign of nervousness is speeding through the lines. When you talk too fast it is harder to make sure each word is understood, and the emotion that should accompany those words does not come through. Slow down and make sure you say each word clearly.

4. If you make a mistake, battle though it.
Even the best actors occasionally make mistakes on stage. But good actors know how to work through their mistakes without letting the audience realize that a mistake was made. If you do make a mistake, don’t apologize. Don’t ask to start over. Just pick up from where the mistake was made and push forward.

5. Audition often.

One of the biggest obstacles between you and getting cast in a play is your nervousness. Nervousness makes you more timid. It makes you rely on the script in your hand too much, so you end up reading and not acting. It makes you talk too fast. The best way to overcome your nervousness is to practice. That means auditioning more. If you don’t get the part, shake it off as a learning experience, and when the next show roles around, go out and audition again. The more you go through the process, the easier it becomes.

6. If you don’t get the part, don’t argue about it.

If the director decides that you are not the best fit for this show, please respect their decision about what they feel is best for the show they are directing. It doesn’t always mean that you had a bad audition, or that you’re not a good actor. It just means that you were not the best actor for this part in this show.

Upcoming Auditions:

Monday January 25, 2016
	Auditins for The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife Dayton Playhouse Monday January 25, 2016 7:00 PM
Tuesday January 26, 2016
	Auditins for The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife Dayton Playhouse Tuesday January 26, 2016 7:00 PM
	Auditions: ANGELS IN AMERICA: MILLENNIUM APPROACHES Clark State Performing Arts Center Tuesday January 26, 2016 7:00 PM
Saturday January 30, 2016
	Local Auditions for Grease La Comedia Saturday January 30, 2016 9:00 AM
	OPEN AUDITIONS FOR TEEN ACTORS X*ACT Gallery Saturday January 30, 2016 10:00 AM
Monday February 22, 2016
	OPEN Auditions: One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest Sinclair Community College Monday February 22, 2016 6:00 PM – 10:00 AM
Friday February 26, 2016
	Dare To Defy Auditions Dare to Defy Friday February 26, 2016 reserve your time
Saturday February 27, 2016
	Dare To Defy Auditions Dare to Defy Saturday February 27, 2016 reserve your time
Monday March 21, 2016
	Auditions for Southern Baptist Sissies Harmony Creek Church Monday March 21, 2016 7:00 PM

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