TIPS FOR AUDITIONS

Selecting Your Monologue

• Always keep your monologue under the time limit.
• Make certain it is age and setting appropriate.
• Avoid using a character from the show you are auditioning for.
• Do not use a monologue from Alice In Wonderland or Wizard of Oz.
  • (Only because they are over-used.)

Creating An Engaging Monologue

• Memorize the monologue completely so you can be confident.
• Make certain you are expressive and move around.
• Determine what your character wants and find new ways to get it.
• Find a spot out in the audience/director area that you are speaking to.

Performance Tips

• You should expect a chair and nothing else for props when auditioning.
• Before starting, introduce yourself and the monologue you will do.
• Let the director see you change into that character.
• Do not use props in an audition - the director is there to see you act.
• Do not worry if you forget a line. Keep going - no one will know but you.
  • If you get stuck, pause (in character) and start again.
• Do not worry if director stops you or asks you to try something.
  • That only means they have confidence in you to try it.
• If asked to sing - do not be timid. Put your voice out there!
  • Confidence and energy can often trump a lousy voice.

After Your Monologue

• At the end of your monologue, always say "thank you".
• Return anything you used in your monologue.
• Be a great audience member and support your fellow actors.

Relax, smile, be confident in yourself and have fun!