Audtions

We all know the importance of first impressions. Actors and Actresses know this very well because of auditions. There are many ways to nail or fail an audition. There are many things that can be done to help make an audition easier or more successful.

1. Do not go into an audition chewing gum. This especially applies to young actors. Gum chewing can be rude and it comes across badly on camera. Even if your character is supposed to chew gum you do not need to. Gum can always be added in later. If you feel that gum keeps you calm when you are waiting chew then but please please please spit it out before you go in. Do not spit it out like a cow though. Place it in a wrapper or a tissue and put it in a garbage.
2. Dress the part if you can. If you know your character try and seem a little like them. I do not mean come in full costume; that can turn off directors. If you're trying out for the part of Belle in Beauty and the Beast than tie your hair back in a low pony tail. Or wear something blue. Subtle things like that are perfect hints but not too much to be obvious.
3. Community theater doesn't always require a head shot. Many professional auditions do. Do not for get it. Head shots can be very important and not only does not having it put you behind the person that does have theirs it makes you look sloppy, unorganized and undependable.
4. Do not make excuses. Directors have heard every reason for forgetting your monologue or not hitting that last note. They do not care. Continue as if you had not made the mistake.
5. That being said do not let one fall back ruin the rest of your audition. So you were flat on one note of the audition piece. Directors do know that you are nervous and will probably let it slide if the rest of your audition is done well.
6. But ALWAYS make sure that you know your lines. Practice the night before a little but do not cram. It didn't work for the math test and it will not work now. Start practicing as soon as you can. It's better to be able to say those lines like The Pledge of Allegiance than to stumble over the words and make mistake.
7. Always be respectful. As much as you want to give that brunette in the back a mean look because she beat you out for Velma Kelly don't. If someone saw you than it could put you on the chopping block. Who wants to work with a snot or a diva? you don't even have to be mean. You may see your BFF Sammy and are dieing to tell her about that crazy costume change you had to do but hold off. You want peace and quiet while you're auditioning and you should give others the same. If you can't hold it in try and find a quiet spot like a bathroom where you can talk but don't miss your audition.
   
8. Be on time. Nothing can look worse than showing up late. If you are stuck in traffic or you can ensure that you will not be there. Call and tell them that you will be late. It may soften the blow if there is no way around being late. Still do not make it a habit.
9. Lastly be professional. Your brilliant charm and good looks are not enough. This is incredibly important for child actors. When it comes down neck and neck directors will start splitting hairs to decide. If you do not act professionally can hurt your chances. That being said do not show up and be all tight. Be loose relaxed but professional. Especially for child actors, again. They should be professional and respectful but having them show up in a suit and tie is a little but much. Remember respectful is the important thing.
   

These are not all the tips that exist there are plenty more. But these are good ones to follow. I'm sure I will find more online and you can too. I am not an expert but I hope I soon will be with the new research I am doing.