How Do You Audition For A Play Or Movie?
• Note that the first step to an audition is having confidence. The assesors aren’t looking for someone who fidgets and doesn’t want to be in front of people. • Understand that in passing an audition for a play or film, you will be expected to dedicate an enormous amount of your time and energy to the project. If you work full time, have other major projects, go to school, (if you want to do this full time, homeschooling might help), or a family to take care of, this may not be the best time to pursue a role in a production. If you have the time (usually around 3-4 hours a night) for rehearsals, fittings, and performances, you should be okay. Don’t forget that in addition to that 3-4 hours at night, it takes loads of time – outside of rehearsing – to memorize a play, monologues, and stage direction. You should always be prepared, mentally and physically, to give the project more than just rehearsal time. • Be aware of play types. We all know there are dramas and there are comedies, but
