Audition Preparation Guide

Preparing for A Musical Theatre Audition: Steps To Success

Step 1: Research the Company & Audition Specifics

• As soon as you have decided to audition, (and you meet the basic requirements) make an appointment right away if one is necessary. Some auditions have a limited number of spaces. Making an audition appointment early will also give you more choice of when you audition, allowing you to choose what fits into your schedule.
  
  
• Add a page in your audition journal with all the important info: who, what, where, when, what the requirements are, etc. Mark the date on your calendar.
  

Step 2: Research the Show

• Use this show index to read a plot summary, look at the cast requirements, make a note of the roles you are eligible for. Take notes in your audition journal.
  
  
• Listen to the music from the show if possible. Pay particular attention to any songs sung by the characters you are suited for.
  
  
• Read the script if at all possible. Take note of scenes that might be used for a cold reading.
  
  

Step 3: Choose Your Audition Song & Monologue

• Use character profiles to research characters similar to those you are aiming for in your audition.
  
  
• Search this song & monologue database for appropriate suggestions.
  
  
• Check the overdone audition monologue and overdone audition song lists.
  
  

Step 4: Prepare Other Skills & Rehearse Thoroughly

• Prepare for cold readings
  
  
• Browse these online singing lessons to help you prepare your audition song.
  

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