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Tips for a Successful Audition
How many times have you thought that you had failed in something, when everyone else is telling you that it's all "down to experience" and "a learning curve"? Well, I don't want to point out the obvious but it really is true. This applies to everything from to trying to come first in your 200 meter sprint at your school's games day, to getting your first audition, and trying to find your perfect role.
Attitude and Enjoyment It might well be the case that you are one of those lucky people with a positive attitude for everything (you know, the half-full glass theory), then you are already part way there. Being positive about something another actor sees as failure means that you're carving out your path to success before you've even attended your first audition. Enjoying your audition is the second tip. Basics of an Audition Auditions are primarily there so that your possible future employer can let you show him (or her) your skills and talents. The first audition for any role is there to let them view how good you are at certain aspects of your performance, and in some cases how bad. You are given a small time slot in order to provide them with a strong taster for your acting talent, and your judges (directors, casting directors, casting associates, talent agents, etc.) really want you to be their next actor. Preparation You need to be very prepared for your first audition, and your consequent auditions. Being well prepared will ensure that you won't be over-nervous on the day and that you will turn all of your attention to your performance. Bear in mind that most of the people there are equally as anxious as you, so you need to be calm, collected and positive. See the following preparation tips for your first audition:
Finally, smile - before and after - you didn't get this role this time well, it's all down to experience! Aimee Mitchell is an acting coach, short story author, community theater director and playwright. She has spent the better part of her adult life working with young actors and actresses. Copyright © Aimee Mitchell. All rights reserved. Used with permission of the author. Not to be reproduced or distributed. Related Articles
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If you are auditioning for graduate schools and looking for tips you can read this: Eight Steps to a Solid Audition for an MFA Program