Types of Auditions
An audition where an actor prepares a selected speech from a play.
Monologue Audition
It is encouraged to dress like the character you are wanting to audition for, so the director knows.
FALSE
A rehearsal that focuses on the costumes, scenery, props, lighting, sound, etc.
Technical Rehearsal
The movement that an actor should write in their script at rehearsal.
Blocking
Technical Elements are brought in on day one of rehearsal.
FALSE
An audition where a performer might be asked to sing/dance in addition to act for their audition.
Musical Audition
The three things you will need to prepare/audition with for a musical audition.
Song/Singing, Acting/Monologue, Dance/Dancing
In this type of rehearsal, the director gives actors their movements in scenes.
Blocking Rehearsal
What you call a movement audition where short-form choreography is taught and then performed by large groups of auditions.
Dance Call
A rehearsal without the performers. It is a period, usually lasting multiple hours, where each designer and department head runs his or her segment of the production.
Dry Tech
An audition that is typically recorded on camera.
TV/Film Audition
The introduction an actor gives - usually their name and the piece they are performing
Slate
The type of rehearsal where you go through large chunks or most of the script without stopping, usually without tech.
Run-Through Rehearsal
A specialized document that serves as a comprehensive record of an actor's professional background and qualifications
Resume
A rehearsal without sets or actors, used to allow the technical and design team to discuss aspects of the show.
Paper Tech
An audition that is open to any interested actor/performer.
Cattle Call Audition
A dramatic monologue and a comedic monologue are an example of this.
Contrasting Pieces
A full-scale rehearsal shortly before the first performance where the actors and/or musicians perform every detail of the performance. Costumes are worn!
Dress Rehearsal
A short series of clips that showcase one's acting ability.
Demo Reel
These rehearsals are scheduled and usually consist of covering problem areas from previous shows, rehearsing difficult effects or transitions, or rehearsing newly introduced technical aspects.
Pick-Up Rehearsal
An audition where an actor will be asked to perform a scene with very little preparation, meaning they are typically reading from the script.
Cold Reading Audition
A monologue from Mean Girls and a monologue from Romeo and Juliet would be considered _____ & _____
Contemporary & Classical
What is the proper order of the following rehearsal types:
- Tech Rehearsal
- Run-Through Rehearsal
- Blocking Rehearsal
- Dress Rehearsal
Blocking Rehearsal, Run-Through Rehearsal, Tech Rehearsal, Dress Rehearsal
Write the following stage direction in short-hand:
Enter stage left cross downstage right. Sit. Stand and cross upstage right. Exit upstage center.
En. SL X DR. ↓ ↑ X UR Ex. UC
A rehearsal that includes the performers as well as production staff or crew members. A full run of the show.
Wet Tech