Auditions - when to have enough guts and what to expect

Sharon Mobilia | 04/12/2009 - 13:55

With the troubles at Acorn, I am now having to contemplate my theatre future. Faced with having to audition for roles, I have been having a look at the clubs which are closer to me (geographically). The thought of having to prepare monologues for a play audition and songs in the style of a musical sends self doubt spiralling through my head. I feel I have led a sheltered "theatre life" at Acorn. I have only one successful musical audition to my name (that's all I have auditioned for) and I didn't have to worry if I was a mezzo, soprano or which key I was singing in (Not that I would know anyway). I just sang. Are all the theatres that strict with their auditioning processes for all their productions. I have been in the theatre since 1994 but still feel a little scared at some of the hoops to jump through.

Does this make sense?? Or do all the clubs still welcome new members with open arms?

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Author: Labrug
Date: 04/12/2009 - 14:33

Auditions in Community Theatre are not consistent. They are very much in the style of the individual director. It usually pays to learn something about them before the auditions.

As for the theatre, it is in their best interest to be opened armed and welcoming. The theatres I have worked with (quite a few) have all been very welcoming.

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I agree

Author: Lee Sheppard
Date: 04/12/2009 - 14:47

Leap in ! Most community theatres would be more than happy to have as many auditionees as possible, especially someone with your experience. I have found everyone to be welcoming, supportive and willing you to do your best when I have auditioned.

Just pick the role / play carefully until your confidence increases.

In a short while you'll be wondering what you were worried about.

Need help?

Author: Tiger
Date: 15/12/2009 - 13:41

If you're anxious about the whole music theatre auditioning thing (and who isn't, really), why not get someone to help you out?

Yes, this is a shameless plug here, but if you need a hand, I'm a singing teacher with heaps of audition prep experience - give me an email if you'd like a lesson or two!

kiramorsley@hotmail.com

Good luck!

Auditions - when to have enough guts and what to expect

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