By
eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Step1
Decide several days before the audition what impression you plan to make.
Step2
Think of the role for which you will audition, and consider clothing that complements the character. Wear clothing that makes you feel confident and attractive.
Step3
Choose all clothing that you plan to wear, down to small details like socks, and make sure it is clean and ready.
Step4
Think about hair products, makeup and accessories that you plan to use.
Step5
Do not dress in costume unless specifically asked to do so by the casting director. Rather, wear clothing suggestive of the role.
Step6
Bring a change of clothes with you in case you arrive and discover that what you are wearing is inappropriate. Leave the clothes in the car, if possible.
Comments
Anonymous said
on 8/2/2006 Wear blacks. For women, a nice black blouse. Pay attention to time period. Wear a long skirt if needed, otherwise a nice pair of dance pants works well. Have a leotard and tights ready for a musical theater audition, along with a dance she and character shoes. Pull your hair back, and wear neutral makeup. A red belt, or a scarf will suffice as that thing that sets you apart. Men, wear a black dress shirt and slacks, and nice dress shoes. Have dance attire handy. Do your hair. This audition is for the directors to see your talent, not your talent as a particular character. If you are going to a Grease! audition, and want to be Rizzo, do not cut your hair short and curly. If you want a particular role, choose monologues that reflect that role. Do not sing a song from the show, there is nothing worse that 40 girls singing "Over the Rainbow."
Go all the way in your audition. If you have something to show, show it. Stay with the character of your monologue- don't attempt to be a character in the show your are auditioning for with a monologue from a completely different show. Do what you do.
Anonymous said
on 3/16/2006 Always be prepared with a monologue, know it, have more than one. Be ready to tell stories that will show your character.
Anonymous said
on 1/27/2006 Before I go to an audition (about a month before), I don't get my hair cut. My hair grows fast, so the month will do it. I like to let it grow out, because you never know when a character might need to have longer hair. If not, you can always cut it off. It just gives you a little more variety when it comes to casting.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Always make a note of what you wore to an audition. If you are invited to callbacks, make sure you wear the same thing. The audition panel will often use your outfit to help remember who you are.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Directors can teach a person to act better, but not to look better. Half of what they look for is in the appearance.