Auditioning
This is when actors “try out” for a play, musical, or movie.
What is auditioning?
An audition where you read from a script you’ve never seen
What is a cold read?
“Early is on time, and on time is late” refers to this audition rule.
What is "Arrive Early"?
This is a photo you bring with you to an audition.
What is a headshot?
The person in charge of the show and casting.
Who is the director?
The person who watches auditions and decides who gets which roles.
Who is the director?
A memorized speech performed during an audition.
What is a monologue audition?
Practicing your material before an audition is part of this step.
What is "Be Prepared"?
A resume lists these two things.
What are your past roles and past experiences?
Someone who learns another actor's part.
Who is an understudy?
Actors audition so the director can see these
What are the actor's skills and abilities?
This kind of audition usually involves singing, acting, and dancing.
What is a musical theatre audition?
“It’s okay to be nervous” belongs under this audition tip.
A director uses your resume to learn what makes you this.
What is unique or special?
The director chooses different students to play these.
What are characters?
This happens after auditions when the director selects actors for each part
This is when a director asks an actor to come back and audition again after the first round of auditions.
What is a call back?
This rule means acting kindly and working well with others every day.
What is "Every day is an audition"?
You usually bring these two things together to an audition.
What is a headshot and a resume?
This person performs if the main actor cannot.
Who is an understudy?
Being “cast” in a show means this.
What is being chosen for a role?
Your clothes should be neat and comfortable for this part of audition etiquette.
What is "dress for the occasion?"
Headshots help directors do this when seeing many actors.
What is remember or recognize you?
The main job of an understudy is to be ready for this moment.
What is going on stage if needed?