Open Acting Auditions

Open acting auditions can be best addressed by breaking the process into three sections: the preparation, the performance, and the result. So let's take a look at each of these individually.

The Preparation

The better prepared you are, the better your chance of getting the role. It's as simple as that.

So how can you prepare?

First, do as much research as possible. Find out as much as you can about the character you're going to play, the director, the company, even the writer. Not only will it help you prepare for the audition, it'll demonstrate your dedication to your craft and your thoroughness when approaching a role.

Second, know your monologues. Practice them out loud in front of a variety of people to get as any opinions as possible. If this isn't an option, then try recording yourself on video or audio so you'll have the opportunity to evaluate your performance for yourself.

Third, be a professional. Know where the audition is, how long it will take you to get there, and plan on arriving early. You'll want a few minutes to relax and warm up if at all possible. And since you're likely to encounter a period of waiting, take along a book or an iPod or some snacks to keep you busy and relaxed.

The Perfomance

First impressions count, so upon entering the acting audition room be confident, positive and friendly. It may be helpful to remind yourself that these people in front of you are on your side, they actually want you to be great! It's good to be as open and personable as possible because you want the director to want to work with you personally as well as professionally and any advantage is an advantage.

Try to keep any questions you may have to a minimum, these are busy people and too many questions can seem overly ingratiating. Your initial monologue should not be more than two minutes long, and have others prepared in case they're needed. These should show your range and diversity, and also have a longer monologue prepared, just in case the Director requests it.

The director may ask you to reread after direction, so good listening skills are important. At this point its better to ask questions than to assume that you know what the director wants. Accepting direction also requires flexibility, so don’t stick too tightly to the same old way you’ve done the reading in the past.

The Result

A word or two about rejection.

As you've read here, there are many ways that you can improve your chances of getting a role. However, an actor will miss out on far more roles than he gets. It's simply the reality of the business. Do not take this as a reflection of your ability. It just indicates that the casting panel thought someone else was more suitable for that particular role at that particular time.

If you do get called back for a second audition, then congratulations! You don't have the role yet, but you're one step closer to getting it.

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