Do you want to become the next Hollywood superstar or Broadway legend? Whether you've got the makings of the next Marlon Brando or not, you're going to have to go through quite a few auditions to get there. These hints and tips on acting auditions can make a big difference to your success, both immediately and in the long term.



This article aims to cover the essential aspects of acting auditions helping ease beginners into the process and hopefully even giving the more seasoned individuals a little extra too.

The article is broken down into three sections relating to the audition process. These are Before, During, and After. In each section relevant points will be given on the topic as well as a few things to think about.

Before

Taking the time to properly prepare for your audition is important, so important that failing to do so will almost completely rule out any chances you have of getting the role. So make sure you thoroughly research all aspects of the audition you are taking. Think about the story, the character, the director, and any other relevant aspects you can think of. Knowing about the character is obviously vital, as is knowing the story, but taking the time to familiarize yourself with the director, or writer, can prove just as helpful. Details such as this shouldn't be taken lightly.

Take the time to find out exactly where the audition is and how to get there. Don't be late. Arriving early shows that you take the role seriously. It also gives you some time to compose yourself. Turning up with seconds to spare won't be conducive to a good performance, and you want each audition to be the very best that it can to give you the highest chance of success.

Also, make sure that you have learned your monologues thoroughly and that they display the diversity of your ability. Practicing them over and over in the presence of different friends and family can help you hone your skill.

During

Don't ask too many questions, it can become annoying to a panel who have to judge many auditions in a row. It's also advisable to behave in nicely towards everyone, no matter how nervous or competitive you are feeling. Being rude to others could cost you in the future - you never know when you may run into them again in the future.

Prepare short monologues, two or three minutes in length, for your acting auditions. Any longer and the judges may switch off. It's important to finish at a point where they're still impressed, and feel as though they could watch more.

After

Don't take rejection personally. It doesn't reflect your ability in any way at all. It simply means that the judges felt you weren't quite as close to the desired character as another actor. After each audition think about what you felt went well, and what didn't work. Take time to go over those things which you underperformed on.