09 Mar 2008 03:50:23 | Amy Schulz
There are a couple of things every actor should know about
auditioning:
Before you leave your home, 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 appropriately for the audition (and if you're unsure of
what to wear, make sure prior to the audition to ASK the
auditors what is appropriate to wear).
Arrive about 15 minutes early. This will ensure that you will
have enough time to catch your breath, sit down, look over the
sides and freshen up before your audition.
Be aware that there are actors who will try to distract you.
Politely acknowledge them and excuse yourself graciously. Focus
on your sides or on your monologue. Being distracted like this
before an audition can leave you nervous, unsure 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 world of
acting, rejection reigns supreme. It happens 95% of the time.
The trick here is to not see the audition as the end all-be all.
Just do the best job you can and leave it at that.
If you think you did a bad job, don't apologize—ever. Casting
people and directors hate that. Just thank them and leave.
Remember, there will be other auditions!
Consequently, if you think you did a great job auditioning, send
a note of thanks to the auditors for inviting you to audition
for them and how much you enjoyed meeting them. It never hurts
to be nice.
If your agent set up the audition for you, thank them for doing
so. Call or email them and tell them how the audition went. This
makes them feel appreciated by you and they will remember you as
"the polite one who actually cares enough to call." This will
get you noticed and you will be more likely sent out on
auditions.
About Author :
Amy is an actress in NYC. Her website can be found at
www.amyhoerler.com/menu (includes loads of links and tips for
actors).