Does anyone have any audition tips!!?

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Does anyone have any audition tips!!?

Does anyone have any audition tips!! Its for my mate, she wants to come across as wacky and original.....

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Some standard audition advice:

Traditional audition attire is either black dress pants or a knee-length black skirt and a solid red or black top with sleeves and without cleavage; the whole outfit should A) evoke the character you're going for, and B) be professional looking. What if I'm auditioning for a teenage rebel, you say? Your friend can evoke that image without jeans and a tube top; never never never go to an audition "in costume". Make-up should be natural, and her hair can be down but should be out of her face. Do not wear a hat. Bring dance clothes for the dance audition. Wear character shoes if she has them, otherwise any closed-toe black shoes will do, but bring some shoes that are comfortable to dance in. (If your friend wants to stand out as 'wacky', perhaps a funky scarf or other accessory would to the trick.)

If she gets called back, she should wear what she wore for the first audition so it's easier for the director to remember her. That way when she walks on stage the director goes, "Oh yeah, her, I remember her. I liked her." and she's already off to a great start.

She should have her song (if it's a musical audition) and monologue memorized ASAP. Practice in front of friends and ask for feedback. Once the song/monologue is memorized, she should rest her voice. Drink lots of water to keep her voice hydrated, and make sure she warms up and runs through her audition material once about an hour or so before the audition. She needs to show up to the audition site at least a half hour early.

And always be nice to everyone. You never know what the runners tell the directors in between auditionees!

Stand up straight and SMILE! Tell your friend to break a leg!