YOUR THEATRE TEACHER WISHES YOU KNEW THIS! | Audition Tips for High School Students

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  • Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
  • In this video I share the 11 (I just couldn't stop at 10!) tips I WISH my theatre students knew before they audition for a play or musical. I wish I would have known these when I was auditioning for my first show!
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  • @MariellaLancaster
    @MariellaLancaster 3 місяці тому +151

    Hey girly I just auditioned for Alice in Wonderland AND I got WHITE RABBIT!!

    • @Farah-fay
      @Farah-fay Місяць тому +14

      Omg I came to this video becuase I was doing Alice in wonderland 😭🤯

    • @MimitheCopycat-zd1vn
      @MimitheCopycat-zd1vn Місяць тому +4

      I’m auditioning for the White Rabbit tomorrow 😂

    • @MariellaLancaster
      @MariellaLancaster Місяць тому +2

      @@MimitheCopycat-zd1vn Good luck!!! 👍

    • @MimitheCopycat-zd1vn
      @MimitheCopycat-zd1vn Місяць тому +1

      @@MariellaLancaster Thank you!

    • @MamaBat808
      @MamaBat808 Місяць тому +2

      WERRRK

  • @theregaltoast9364
    @theregaltoast9364 9 місяців тому +30

    I'm auditioning for my school's spring musical beauty and the beast tomorrow, and ive been looking forward to auditioning since the beginning of summer. I'm currently practicing and im super excited and nervous. Callbacks are gonna be on the 14th so i hope i do well. I'm going for mrs. potts but i'll be happy with any role as ive wanted to be in a musical for months

    • @cayleejo
      @cayleejo  9 місяців тому +7

      Break a leg at your audition today! Beauty and the Beast was my very first musical and it is such a magical show!

  • @Alex_P_Idk
    @Alex_P_Idk 2 місяці тому +3

    Greetings and salutations! :D /j
    (I just like quoting movies)
    I'm 13-14 years old, and am going to grade 8 in like a month or so- and I always wanted to join our schools drama class, and just be in a play- idc if it's the main character, a side role, or just even behind the scenes-
    And apparently my school is doing a heathers play (musical edition! :3) next year and I really wanna try and get a role- but my social anxiety, shyness, and awkwardness is getting in the way
    I overthink everything, get too scared of what everyone will think, and lose my actual talent when I try to imagine a crowd to see me act-
    I had access from my friend of the play, what they changed to be more appropriate, and everything- throughout all of it I thought I'd fit JD well, but again- he's a more main character and I'd probably freeze up when it comes to auditioning-
    ESPECIALLY since I'm a girl and all- and probably wouldn't get HIS character out of everyone
    But I REALLY am passionate about the role, the singing, the acting- I just can't get rid of my social shyness when auditioning :(

    • @Alex_P_Idk
      @Alex_P_Idk 2 місяці тому +1

      Also like to add on, but I have no theatre or drama experience from before, unlike all the other drama cast who've been doing it for atleast a year or two-
      So I'm worried that will also get in the way

    • @japplejoos
      @japplejoos Місяць тому +1

      Hellooo!! I searched this up because I will be auditioning for SpongeBob the musical soon. Also aaa heathers!! I love that musical. I've never auditioned nor do I have theatre experience yet either and I used to have severe social anxiety, I saw on tiktok someone's production of heathers and they had a female JD!! JD is also one of my dream roles but I doubt my schools doing heathers soon lol. Sorry for getting sidetracked, I may not know you but I believe in you!! I've been in your shoes and I'm also so nervous to audition but if theatre is your passion then follow your heart! Maybe practice in front of family or friends you trust before doing the real thing. A quote I saw somewhere (don't remember where lol) but it said "If you feel stupid, then you're doing it right" Theatre is about performing and entertaining while also having fun. Which some people may say it's cringe, or silly and it is! It's supposed to be that way sometimes because it's fun to be silly and it's fun to be cringe! I wish you so much luck on your role, you've got this!! Don't be worried about getting in the way, there will be lots of preparation before any show so as long as you got everything down, you're good! Never be afraid to ask for help too.

  • @Lil_theatre_kid
    @Lil_theatre_kid Місяць тому +2

    My director gives us the monologues on the day of the audition so we get 20 minutes to read and then we audition 👍

  • @CallieMaxwell
    @CallieMaxwell Рік тому +157

    I've been acting since I was 4 (I'm almost 15 now) I love watching your videos and everything you said was WONDERFUL advice. Next time someone asks me for tips I'm DEFINITELY sending them this vid! ❤❤❤

    • @cayleejo
      @cayleejo  Рік тому +18

      Thankyou so much! I appreciate your kind words ❤

    • @jasminemareko9304
      @jasminemareko9304 11 місяців тому

      @@cayleejo❤❤

    • @Makinley-ef4th
      @Makinley-ef4th 5 місяців тому +6

      Tips?

    • @Veslis
      @Veslis 6 годин тому

      ​@@cayleejo hey i am wondering i am auditioning for any role in snowhite and I dont know if I can do it because I am a kid and I am having my first audition at a bit more profesjonal theater for kids and teens i have been in theater before and I have expirience i am really nervous 😂 so yeah

  • @ViviH-o8w
    @ViviH-o8w 3 місяці тому +96

    I love theatre but I don't know if I'm in it for the right reasons. I don't care about being in the spotlight, fame or money. I just want to have those amazing experiences that come with participating in something so wild and whimsical as theatre. Is that a loose motivation? Because that's what I shoot for. Not just the spotlight (in fact, I don't much care for the spotlight at all) but the experience of being somebody, adapting to a scripted adventure, and living to tell the tale and enjoy the beauty of theatre throughout my life.

    • @potterelf2777
      @potterelf2777 3 місяці тому +5

      That’s me to a T!! I’m not in it for the money just getting to do something I love with wonderful people!

    • @brynncess2228
      @brynncess2228 2 місяці тому +9

      That's actually a rly good reason bcuz it makes sure you don't end up being burnt out :)

    • @TheatreWithTheresa
      @TheatreWithTheresa 2 місяці тому +5

      That is the exact perfect reason to do theatre

    • @gianna526
      @gianna526 Місяць тому +4

      That is the best reason to do it! I do it because it's fun, I love my friends there, and as you said it's an amazing experience.

    • @DreamerBoyRecords
      @DreamerBoyRecords Місяць тому +2

      Honestly same

  • @MirandaJacobs1912
    @MirandaJacobs1912 5 місяців тому +117

    I’m auditioning today for newsies and I am TERRIFIED, but this video really helped me thank you

    • @basicallyimhannah13
      @basicallyimhannah13 5 місяців тому +7

      OMG HOW DID YOU DO I WAS IN NEWSIES A WHILE AGO

    • @MirandaJacobs1912
      @MirandaJacobs1912 5 місяців тому

      @@basicallyimhannah13 I got a callback that’s almost don’t but I was very intimidated bc the people that auditioned were so incredibly talented

    • @MirandaJacobs1912
      @MirandaJacobs1912 5 місяців тому

      @@basicallyimhannah13 I got Ana Bowery brigade ensemble I thought I did awful but I got ok roles so yay!!

    • @Bonka_431
      @Bonka_431 4 місяці тому +5

      I feel you. I’m also auditioning today. I’m really nervous😊

    • @louise1992
      @louise1992 4 місяці тому +2

      IM AUDITIONING FOR KATHERINE THIS SUMMER!!!!!!!

  • @PurpleTopHatGT
    @PurpleTopHatGT 3 місяці тому +49

    As a person who has never acted, I can confirm that these are useful steps.

  • @Sandi_Like_the_Beach
    @Sandi_Like_the_Beach 6 місяців тому +112

    If only my director didn’t precast our shows ✌🏼😁

    • @cayleejo
      @cayleejo  5 місяців тому +49

      That is THE WORST feeling! I'm sorry that is your situation :(

    • @MirandaJacobs1912
      @MirandaJacobs1912 3 місяці тому +4

      REAL

    • @EmmaFriedlander
      @EmmaFriedlander 3 місяці тому +3

      REAL

    • @brynncess2228
      @brynncess2228 2 місяці тому +1

      FR💀

    • @casperopossum5479
      @casperopossum5479 2 місяці тому +5

      real, in our shows the school year before them we do a dance from the next musical for next year after our musical (sorry if that’s confusing) but they literally so obviously precast the shows a YEAR before because they give the kids the main roles a year before for a snippet then cast them as the same thing the next year for the actual thing

  • @LittleMissDaisyyy
    @LittleMissDaisyyy 9 місяців тому +75

    Thanks! I’m auditioning for Anna in my school’s frozen!
    Edit: I got Olaf 💀💀💀

    • @Bayleaf_09
      @Bayleaf_09 8 місяців тому +5

      SAME 🤞🤞🤞

    • @Def.Not.Scarlett.
      @Def.Not.Scarlett. 6 місяців тому +10

      Olaf has the best song bro i got anna in mine and my hans was so BAD

    • @icylily7242
      @icylily7242 5 місяців тому +4

      My highschool is doing Shrek the musical and I'm gonna try to audition. I hope I get either Fiona or Farquaad but I'm happy with whatever I get

    • @LittleMissDaisyyy
      @LittleMissDaisyyy 5 місяців тому

      @@icylily7242 break a leg!!

    • @13suns955
      @13suns955 5 місяців тому +2

      I have an audition for we will rock you and I’m going for the mail role the killer queen and I’m really nervous people in my year will laugh at me and I have just done my lamda exam yesterday and the auditions are in 4/3 days and if you don’t memorise it you won’t get a main role. I have also been a narrator in every show I have been in apart from a shepherd in the nativity ( I still said one word ) THIS IS REALLY STRESSFUL

  • @Violett3.x0x0
    @Violett3.x0x0 17 днів тому +4

    Hey! I have auditions tomorrow for SpongeBob jr! I’m going out for sandy, this really helped me. Thank you! ( I’ll update what I role I got when I get it! )

  • @Ash-rv4ce
    @Ash-rv4ce 8 місяців тому +25

    I watched this bc I had my audition today and I thought I would judge myself cuz I didn’t know if my friends were just being nice or if they were being honest. Thx so much I feel so much better.

    • @cayleejo
      @cayleejo  8 місяців тому +5

      I'm glad you enjoyed it - thanks for watching!

  • @cora_jones
    @cora_jones Рік тому +42

    I just found your channel! I’m in love. My dream job is to direct shows or be a teacher for middle schoolers. Thanks for the funny editing with the broadway songs! ❤

    • @cayleejo
      @cayleejo  Рік тому +3

      Thankyou for watching!

  • @NeneKusanagi-
    @NeneKusanagi- 3 місяці тому +15

    Musical theatre and singing have saved me from depression i will forever be grateful and i practice everyday. I’m going to a 3week camp studying musical theater, i hope i land a good role, the only thing I’m confident in is my singing though…

  • @potork
    @potork 5 місяців тому +32

    I want to do musical theatre so bad. Ever since I saw The Phantom of the Opera I have been in love. I have been introduced to an amazing community. I just cannot get over my anxiety. Another thing, I USED to be tone deaf. Yea, seems like I am picking the right career path right? So, I have been practicing singing everyday. I am going to take acting classes. Thanks for the tips!

    • @oyii.z1474
      @oyii.z1474 4 місяці тому +3

      I have been very fortunate to go to a high school that offers drama and has improv class, in that class we had to improvise a musical. And now I have the opportunity to audition for a musical happening at the end of the year😊 Good luck on musical theatre 😎🤭

    • @potork
      @potork 4 місяці тому +1

      @@oyii.z1474 That is awesome! My school offers drama/ acting classes. They do plays but not musicals unfortunately. I am planning on taking the drama class and attending the drama club that they offer. So I will be ready for musicals in my next school. I wish you luck in your audition(s)!

    • @oyii.z1474
      @oyii.z1474 4 місяці тому

      @@potork Thank you so much🤗. Can you not convince your teacher or the people organizing the acting classes to make a musical🫠? Anyways... It's a good thing that you're taking the acting classes and joining the drama club😛. I hope your next school does musicals🤗😝 Good luck on your acting career!

    • @potork
      @potork 4 місяці тому

      @@oyii.z1474 My band teacher and choir teacher have both reached out to our drama teacher and asked. Even local theaters have reached out to help with our “musical theater program.” But our drama teacher said it is “too much work.” Even though she already has a DRAMA CLUB where she can do musicals. My band teacher even offered that our advanced band could do live orchestra. Idk. Just gonna have to stick with plays for now.

    • @PurpleTopHatGT
      @PurpleTopHatGT 3 місяці тому +1

      Same, I really wanna do acting. I know I'm gonna regret not doing it, but my anxiety won't let be.

  • @Annabeth.Chase_Cabin6
    @Annabeth.Chase_Cabin6 Місяць тому +9

    Why is this recommended literally HOURS after my audition 😭😭

  • @stx2490
    @stx2490 10 місяців тому +20

    I’m a junior in highschool and this will be my first ever musical we’ll actually my first theatre experience in general and I’m thinking about auditioning for grease my mom says I should do it and it seems fun but I’m super nervous about the whole auditioning process just since I’ve never done it before but if I do end up going through with it I’m gonna audition for Danny

    • @cayleejo
      @cayleejo  10 місяців тому

      Grease is such a fun show to start with - no matter what role you're in! I hope that you do give it a shot, I'm certain you won't regret it

    • @stx2490
      @stx2490 9 місяців тому +1

      @@cayleejo I got Eugene im not the nerdy type so it’ll be fun to transform a little bit into this role lol

    • @stx2490
      @stx2490 5 місяців тому +1

      @@cayleejoyou were definitely right I didn’t regret it and I’m actually really happy I got Eugene we had 2 shows yesterday 2 today and we have one tommorw I have no idea what I’ll do with all my free time without rehearsals lol

  • @Callmewifu
    @Callmewifu Місяць тому +8

    We’re going mean girls this year and im PRAYING for a main role

  • @leggy_leggington
    @leggy_leggington 6 днів тому +2

    I'm auditioning for Beetlejuice! Wish me luck >:>

  • @Stary_Sora
    @Stary_Sora 18 днів тому +2

    Question:
    If I get to do a song and monologue is it a good idea to pick both from the same show?
    Example: you’ll be back, and the monologue from the world was wide enough (both from hamilton)

  • @Thatonegirl5-e6o
    @Thatonegirl5-e6o 2 місяці тому +10

    I’ve been doing thetre for like 9 yrs and I’ve only got 1 lead role and I rlly hope this works and Ty sm I’m really excited for the next performance ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @nospoonfulofmayonnaiseforme
    @nospoonfulofmayonnaiseforme Місяць тому +4

    the algorithm knows all dude, my school musical is to be announced in 2 days

  • @aylavlogs222
    @aylavlogs222 10 місяців тому +22

    I've never done anything very out there or out of my comfort zone... though I've always loved singing. Now, in my freshman year, the school musical is Mean Girls! One of my favs! I told myself I'd audition for Janis and have been practicing since September... the auditions are November 28th and I'm not sure if I'll be doing it or not. My anxiety is getting the best of me...

    • @cayleejo
      @cayleejo  10 місяців тому +3

      I genuinely hope that you’ll follow through with it! It is 100% normal to be nervous about the process, but you will be so PROUD of yourself if you participate, no matter the outcome ♥️. Wishing you the breakage of many limbs!

    • @aylavlogs222
      @aylavlogs222 10 місяців тому +8

      @@cayleejo UPDATE; I kept practicing and tried my best to be prepared for the worst… I ended up getting sick this weekend BUT THAT DIDNT STOP ME!!! I still went for the audition and I made the callback list!! Callbacks are tomorrow (I’ll have to sing A Cautionary Tale and read a bit of the script) and then the cast list will be put out friday. It’s between another girl in my grade and myself so there’s no senior priority there- which means I truly have a chance!! I wasn’t expecting it but man will I try hard!! (Even though i’m quite congested from my sickness..)

    • @cayleejo
      @cayleejo  10 місяців тому +2

      @@aylavlogs222 I'M SO PROUD OF YOU! I hope you have so much fun at callbacks - definitely focus on volume/projection and facial expressions, those are always huge standouts in callbacks. Break a leg!

    • @aylavlogs222
      @aylavlogs222 10 місяців тому +14

      @@cayleejo further update; I got the role of Janis!! I’m so excited to put all my effort into it, even tho it’s my first musical and it may be overwhelming In quite excited- Plus the cast members are very sweet and inclusive so they’ve been very supportive!!

    • @cayleejo
      @cayleejo  10 місяців тому +4

      @@aylavlogs222 Oh. My. Gosh. You are a rockstar! Sending virtual high fives, hugs, and bouquets of flowers your way. Thankyou for the updates - this makes me so very happy! You're going to have so much fun!

  • @Shruti-yx6ho
    @Shruti-yx6ho 4 місяці тому +19

    Theatre is my LIFE as I started when I was around 6 and had been doing it since then and I am auditioning for Maid Marion in Robin Hood WISH ME LUCK!!!
    Edit: I got the part

  • @619sammy
    @619sammy 10 місяців тому +10

    where were you when i had auditions 😔

  • @HappySaly
    @HappySaly 4 дні тому +1

    My school is doing a musical (Mean Girls Jr) for the first time, and i feel they weren’t very specific and didnt give enough information. Almost the entirety of the audition is up to the person who’s auditioning. Such as you can pick any songs, doesnt need to be from the musical, any song of any genre and vocal range. For me, someone who is doing a musical for the first time, im a little anxious about picking a song that would be good for my audition. And for the audition scripts, there is only 1 audition side for the character i am auditioning for and she only has 3 lines in it. (Regina George) Should i be picking that script with her lines or pick a completely different character but with more lines then mine in given?

  • @VlogswithKiki
    @VlogswithKiki 22 дні тому +3

    I’ve been acting for a little bit and I’m auditioning for Annie in a week. These tips helped so much, I will definitely be using these in my audition.

  • @lilytaylor4760
    @lilytaylor4760 8 місяців тому +16

    My school is doing Tuck Everlasting this year. Which kind of sucks because we have pretty large department of mostly girls. It has 11 roles, 4 are female, 6 are male, and one is a carnival worker with two lines. Long story short, I got the carnival worker as a first-year theater kid (even over students who played main characters last year) because I was the only one to give the give the character a personality. I did a cartwheel (unprompted) and let my natural accent shine through. They also gave opportunities to try out for other roles in the show at the last-minute. I knew I’d probably suck because I’m not a super strong singer and I had no prep but I tried anyway and I was also told that helped.

    • @cayleejo
      @cayleejo  8 місяців тому +3

      Congrats! I’m glad to hear going the extra mile helped you shine ✨.

  • @the_theaterkidwholovesrtc
    @the_theaterkidwholovesrtc 9 днів тому +1

    I’m auditioning for Marie in the Aristocats soon! I’ll give updates!

  • @Madison-r4n
    @Madison-r4n Рік тому +11

    hiii i love your videos! quick question: when im performing my monologue/song do i maintain eye contact with the judges or look ahead

    • @cayleejo
      @cayleejo  Рік тому +4

      This is a great question! In general I would never maintain eye contact with the panel while auditioning with your song or monologue - this can just become a little uncomfortable/unnerving as someone sitting on the other side of the table. BUT, I do highly suggest that you determine who your character is singing to and decide where they are in the room. For example, if they're singing to a parent maybe that parent is standing just behind the judge's table, so THAT is the point that you're making eye contact with/directing movements towards. I hope that helps!

  • @magicorra
    @magicorra 6 місяців тому +8

    I have never gone in a theatre or musical before and i have bad social anxiety but i really hope i get a chance to because i love theatre and musicals. This video is super helpful cause i'd probably mess up and i have no experience lol. Tysm ❤

    • @cayleejo
      @cayleejo  5 місяців тому +1

      The risk is definitely worth the reward! Theatre is a magical group of people to be a part of

  • @water-melon8269
    @water-melon8269 16 днів тому +1

    I’ve never acted o and i think my singing isn’t sting enough. However, I’m auditioning for one of the sorority sisters in my schools legally blonde production. I’ve been practicing my singing and I’ve listened to recordings of me and idk. I just feel like my audition won’t go aswell but I really want atleast a role in it 🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️
    The reason why I want to be apart of it is to create bonds with the people I met last years show(I was on sound and tech and I also painted some of the stage props) but this year I want to be apart of it, especially after spending so much time with the main cast of last years show and watching them perform through every setback and trying their best

  • @PreppyInPink_Girlsss
    @PreppyInPink_Girlsss 7 місяців тому +6

    I have an audition today after school! It’s for a Shakespeare play, which I’ve never done before- more of a musical person- but I’m excited! What if you are a shaky person? Because personally I shake a lot during auditions, and I’m scared it’s going to take away from the performance ❤

    • @cayleejo
      @cayleejo  7 місяців тому +4

      I am also a shaky person! Before I walk into the audition room I always "shake it out", jump around, shake each arm, each leg, take deep breaths, do whatever you can to get that pent up energy out of your body. But, if you still end up shaking a little it can also add to your character! Whether a character is angry, sad, or even incredibly happy, they make tremble with this feelings. Break a leg!

  • @elizabethwelch15
    @elizabethwelch15 26 днів тому +1

    I'm auditioning for Beauty and the Beast in a couple days, this was very helpful tysm!!! 😘

  • @exp1redm1Ik
    @exp1redm1Ik 14 днів тому +1

    I’m doing a wizard of oz musical in my school I really wanna get the gatekeeper role ! there’s most likely like 30 people auditioning for it aswell so this video was perfect hopefully I get it :)

  • @wbcx4491
    @wbcx4491 8 місяців тому +10

    College junior here. I've only been in a handful of plays and sung all my life, and will be auditioning for what could be my first-ever musical next week: Bright Star, going for Jimmy Ray Dobbs, the lead male. This advice is all super helpful, particularly since I've never done this before and my background being in classical makes adapting to this production's bluegrass quite the experience. Thanks Caylee for the golden advice.

    • @cayleejo
      @cayleejo  8 місяців тому

      Break a leg! Update us if you get the chance! I have a friend who just finished playing Jimmy - it is a beautiful show!

  • @cara5326
    @cara5326 11 днів тому +1

    auditioning for anna (frozen) i will update !! 🎉

  • @leelawalser2130
    @leelawalser2130 Місяць тому +2

    Tomorrow I am auditioning for Bell and beauty and the beast for my high school musical and I am super nervous and this just calmed my nerves!!

  • @braceletswaubriana
    @braceletswaubriana 2 місяці тому +1

    im auditioning for Legally Blonde on August 3rd. I’m terrified and not great at singing, I feel like im pretty good at acting and dancing but singing, oh boy. Any tips?

  • @AlanaBalana-mn1qc
    @AlanaBalana-mn1qc 2 місяці тому +8

    Hello! You may not read this, but I figured this is a question we could all use (especially me): How do you calm jitters the night before to stay well rested, and ready to perform?

    • @ur_girl_gia
      @ur_girl_gia 2 місяці тому +4

      make a pre-show good luck routine with a friend. it makes you feel so much better.

    • @gianna526
      @gianna526 Місяць тому

      @@ur_girl_gia OOH THAT'S SO SMART

    • @ur_girl_gia
      @ur_girl_gia Місяць тому

      @@gianna526 i do the dance moms one-

    • @a.skip12
      @a.skip12 Місяць тому +1

      Bananas ( it’s scientifically proven)

  • @Floskincare_roblox
    @Floskincare_roblox 6 днів тому +1

    Doing school of rock any tips ???

  • @13suns955
    @13suns955 5 місяців тому +5

    I have always been cast as narrators and I’m really sick of it. But now I am auditioning for killer queen( main role villan) and I’m really worried my friends ( or people in my year ) are going to laugh at me behind my back. I am also going against 2 drama captains and I’m so worried it’s in four days ( Tuesday) and I have to memorise it or I can’t audition for the role. I just had my lamda exam yesterday and soon the auditions. Idk if I’m going to get laughed at or freeze so I’m freaking out. I am in year 6 and i have been trying to find comments to calm my nerves. I really hope they don’t laugh at me but even if they do I will try to brush it off. This video as been really helpfull as I am stressed. Thank you for this

    • @gianna526
      @gianna526 Місяць тому +1

      TELL US HOW IT WENT! I'm sure you did amazing.

    • @13suns955
      @13suns955 Місяць тому +1

      @@gianna526 so it went well but I didn’t get the role and one of the drama captains (my best friend) got it instead. And the other drama captain got the role she went for. When I found out I cried because I got a small role but it ended up being really fun and I got a solo and would do anything to perform it again! I had to wear an itchy wig though lol

    • @13suns955
      @13suns955 Місяць тому

      @@gianna526 TYY

    • @gianna526
      @gianna526 Місяць тому

      @@13suns955 THATS AMAZING! I'm glad you had a good time 😊

    • @13suns955
      @13suns955 Місяць тому

      @@gianna526 thank you your so kind :)

  • @This.is_Sophia018
    @This.is_Sophia018 8 місяців тому +8

    Hi! I love your videos, & I feel like they are really going to help me on my plays at school. This is my first year of taking theatre, and I was really nervous. But I’ve started watching your videos and they have really helped me on everything I need to know about theatre. Now I’m not afraid to walk up on stage with a parter and start a scene, write a monologue, or even do improv! You have really helped me build my confidence and I’m so great ful for that!❤❤❤

    • @cayleejo
      @cayleejo  7 місяців тому +2

      Your comment made my day! I'm so happy to hear that my videos have helped you. Thankyou for sharing

  • @CraigMcCormack-t2v
    @CraigMcCormack-t2v Місяць тому +1

    Im auditioning next monday for matilda jr. Im going for Matilda and im really exited. Please wish me good luck !!! 😊❤

  • @Determined_6
    @Determined_6 15 днів тому +1

    Idk why but I got this on my fyp after auditions

  • @Miixm4x
    @Miixm4x 13 днів тому +1

    Okay so small storytime, I’m in a children’s theater place, have been there for about just over a year, and they do 3 shows each summer, and when I was in SpongeBob I was SO PREPARED. I listened to the entire soundtrack way too many times like 5 weeks before, and you wanna know what? I was squidward! One of my number one choices! And my director pulled me aside and told me, “hey Maxine, I just wanna tell you that on the first day you were amazing, you knew all the songs, the whole story, and really you would’ve been great as any character!” And I was SO happy, so yes, the number one point of being prepared is SO important, because in my case, I could’ve again, been anyone, SpongeBob, sandy, patrick, pearl, krabs, plankton, Karen or literally anyone! It’s just that squidward was the one that I just happened to get with that cast, if it were different people, then maybe I could’ve been SpongeBob, so yes, BE PREPARED, and like what’s even more shocking was that I’m on the younger side, I’m not going to say what I’m in but the place goes from grades 4 to 9, and I’m on the younger side, with like 9th and 8th graders also there it really shows, again, BE. PREPARED!!!

  • @David-mg1yj
    @David-mg1yj Місяць тому +2

    May I add two more quick points, as someone who auditions people for Film, TV and Theatre roles in the UK. 1) The person who greets you when you enter the building and says "I'm sorry we're running a little bit late, would you mind waiting in here, until your name is called" - That person is also taking notes about you, so be nice to them. 2) Anyone who "no shows", is never, ever offered another audition, with us.

  • @LIL0_Pa
    @LIL0_Pa 29 днів тому +1

    I’m going to audition as John from the Crucible which they’re doing this year at my school and I’m scared I’m just going to humiliate myself

    • @FaithHeere
      @FaithHeere 21 день тому

      Same its so nerve wracking

  • @margaretsojka8492
    @margaretsojka8492 25 днів тому +1

    I'm auditioning for Addams Family at my school and I am a senior. I am called to sing for Wednesday and Alice (I reallyyyyyy want Wednesday). We had our dance audition yesterday and I last-minute put my hair in 2 french braids (partly because I wanted them to be able to see me as Wednesday - heh) but also it's a nice hairstyle to be in when dancing a lot. My teacher has also seen me in that hairstyle before because I like to do my hair in class. I also did braids today but it's for the whole school day (it's also a no-hair-wash day so it's a bit greasy lol and it keeps my hair out of my face during the day). Would you count that as bad/something I shouldn't do? We are doing acting today (cold reads) and singing tomorrow (even though we have to send in videos for solos). I'm not totally nervous, as I feel very confident looking at the other people she's called back for Wednesday. I don't totally know what I'm typing at this point cause I'm just ranting cause I know I'm gonna be casted (she told me last week individually) but it may be my last show at my school and I want something really good. I've only gotten 1 lead since being at the school (Little Red Riding Hood in Into The Woods last spring). I just want to go out with a bang.

    • @pine.app.le-pizz.a
      @pine.app.le-pizz.a 8 днів тому

      I’m also a senior auditioning for Wednesday lol and I often braid my hair so I’d like to know the answer too

  • @mariiluvz
    @mariiluvz 8 місяців тому +5

    I NEVER leave comments, but I just wanted to thank you for making this video!! I'm auditioning for Kitty from The Drowsy Chaperone at my highschool tomorrow, so I feel that I'm more confident and prepared. I'm slightly concerned since i have no experience in theatre previous to this, but I'll try my best anyways! :)

    • @cayleejo
      @cayleejo  8 місяців тому +1

      You’re so welcome! I hope your audition went just as you hoped ♥️

  • @bestieedits-ov6cz
    @bestieedits-ov6cz 6 місяців тому +3

    Idk why people think theatre is easy and not as hard as sports. Theatre still has pressure. And it’s harder than being in a movie or tv show cause ur live. If u voice crack there’s no second tape. If u forget a line there’s no tape 2. If you miss pronounce a word there’s no cut the cameras. I have been doing acting since I was 10 and it’s really fun but not as easy as people think.

  • @3t3rn4lsunsh1ne
    @3t3rn4lsunsh1ne 10 місяців тому +7

    Would love to see this in the other perspective of casting directors if you had any notes on how to pick a good cast for a musical!? Would be really beneficial as I have been asked to cast for The Wizard of Oz and can’t find any good videos on what to look for when choosing my cast!

    • @cayleejo
      @cayleejo  10 місяців тому +2

      Coincidentally I wrapped up that show earlier this year! You may check out my “Directing Wizard of Oz” playlist here on YT, but I don’t have a specific video on casting advice. I’ll look into it!
      I will share that with Wizard of Oz your Wicked Witch will make or break your show. If you don’t have a believable villain (in that ICONIC role) it is really rough to believe the rest of the story. My email is in my YT bio, feel free to email me any specific Wizard casting questions.

    • @3t3rn4lsunsh1ne
      @3t3rn4lsunsh1ne 10 місяців тому +2

      @@cayleejo thank you sooo much for this, I might have to reach out!! I was struggling with the Witch, she is REALLY hard to cast!

  • @H41f_D34D
    @H41f_D34D 6 місяців тому +2

    This is my second audition! I’m in 6th grade and it’s hard because the 7tha bf 8th graders are SO good but it’s a musical so I’m a lead singer in a band but still haven’t gotten anything but a couple of lines in my church play any more tips pls let me know

  • @Clay_beads190
    @Clay_beads190 6 місяців тому +4

    I’m auditioning for Matilda but it’s in school and I’m always scared to sing in front of my teachers and friends. Any tips?

    • @cayleejo
      @cayleejo  5 місяців тому

      Focus on a spot above their heads! Eye contact while singing, especially eye contact with people you know, can really throw you off, so find a spot above their heads and sing to that spot.

    • @Clay_beads190
      @Clay_beads190 5 місяців тому

      @@cayleejo I’m not sure if I’m the right size for it

    • @digthewarmth
      @digthewarmth 5 місяців тому

      ​@@Clay_beads190If they seem too much taller than you for you to look above their heads, then pick a spot between two people's heads.

  • @Cl3an_g1rl7
    @Cl3an_g1rl7 8 годин тому

    I have Annie auditions and I have a high chance of getting Annie!!!
    I’m scared but excited and really hope I get annie

  • @Pizza_bagels13
    @Pizza_bagels13 3 місяці тому +2

    I really want a lead roll but I've only done one other play and people said I did amazing and I really stood out from everyone else.....I want to get a lead so bad! And my last roll I had to switch rolls last minute like I only had like a month to learn a lot of lines.....and we all had like 5 months to practice....so thanks for the tips!

  • @nyxxc
    @nyxxc 8 місяців тому +4

    It's my first year of highschool and I'm auditionting for our spring musical, high school musical. I'm new to theater (just started last year) and I really am not sure how my audition will go. Auditions are this Wednesday I'm trynna go for Sharpay, but I'm not sure if I should go for such a big role as this would be my second show. I've been trying my best to prepare and I found this video really helpful, something about this helped me calm my nerves, so I thank you very much:))

    • @cayleejo
      @cayleejo  8 місяців тому +3

      I think Sharpay is a great choice to aim for! Auditioning with her in mind will help remind you to keep your volume LOUD and your actions BIG, which a lot of people shy away from/accidentally forget in auditions. Break a leg at your audition! This is a super fun show to be apart of.

  • @Vlentin0_
    @Vlentin0_ 20 годин тому

    I’m auditioning tmr for the lightning thief thx so much ❤️❤️❤️

  • @Lil_theatre_kid
    @Lil_theatre_kid Місяць тому +1

    I'll update when my cast list is out

  • @TORIMOURE123
    @TORIMOURE123 12 днів тому

    I’m auditioning for The Lion The Witch And The Wardrobe and I’m really nervous! This really helped!!

  • @Its.Just.MM2
    @Its.Just.MM2 2 дні тому

    Im auditioning for wendy (peter pan the musical). Updates soon! ❤

  • @pinkaliciousworld
    @pinkaliciousworld 5 місяців тому +3

    Thank you so much for these! I am actually going to an audition for a show tomorrow so this helps a lot!!😊

  • @STARIIfromthestars
    @STARIIfromthestars 15 днів тому

    Auditioning for Ida in honk jr on Friday! I'm so nervous but ready to audition for this role. Thank you so much for these tips as this is the first time I'm auditioning for a lead

    • @Ems-Hockey
      @Ems-Hockey 7 днів тому

      Did you get it??? 😬

  • @iHeardYourVoiceInADream
    @iHeardYourVoiceInADream 10 місяців тому +2

    I have an audition this spring but I have been trying to prepare since I found out about it. I’m an alto girl auditioning for a male role (Mike Teevee) do you have any tips for Females auditioning for Male roles, or even tips for singing better (because I am a not great singer, who has only gotten cast as ensemble)? Thank you! Wish me luck!!

  • @Godsavedmylifeandidontknowwhy
    @Godsavedmylifeandidontknowwhy 7 місяців тому +2

    i’ve been in 4 musical shows (this is my 4th one) the closest i got to a lead was a supporting characther - which was the antoganist in elf (greenway) and i’m DESPRRATEEEEE to be sky masterson in guys and dolls next semester if we do that show (when i tell you im desperate im more desperate for when i got the arron burr role) - keep in mind i got that role when my school mad e a custom musical of broadway musicals we love

  • @BrooklynClinton-wr1wv
    @BrooklynClinton-wr1wv 12 днів тому

    I’m doing seussical at my school and I got callbacks for Gertrude and Mrs.Mayor. This helps thank you ❤

  • @Simplynotfound
    @Simplynotfound 23 дні тому

    Ok! So I’m doing an audition and we don’t have our scripts yet! Hopefully I can memorize the lines when I get them (and don’t go first) THANKS FOR THE TIPS THOUGH!

  • @ausomeaspie
    @ausomeaspie 8 днів тому

    I'm auditioning today for the local panto. I want to play the principle boy (Jack) in Jack and the Beanstalk. I am a woman but it is traditional for a girl to play the principle boy.

  • @Ems-Hockey
    @Ems-Hockey 7 днів тому

    I’m auditioning for Ariel or Ursula in the little mermaid so I will update 🤞
    Update: i got called back and read for Ariel 7 times but I didn’t end up getting her…I got the lead sister tho!

  • @seanf1451
    @seanf1451 15 днів тому

    Wish I saw this before my audition for Legally Blonde (I really want Emmett), but listening to this, the only one I didn’t do was the video one, so fingers crossed 🤞.

  • @tipswsophia
    @tipswsophia 3 місяці тому +1

    i’m auditioning for Descendants, super nervous, it’s my first audition ever and i suck at singing but i’ll update y’all.

  • @sailor-h2v
    @sailor-h2v Місяць тому +2

    watching this before auditioning for gaston. our musical this year is beauty and the beast, and i either wanna go for lefou or gaston (even though i'm a girl).😭

    • @CottonCandy_11
      @CottonCandy_11 Місяць тому

      I’m doing beauty and the beast too! I’m auditioning for chip in one week :)

    • @sailor-h2v
      @sailor-h2v Місяць тому

      @CottonCandy_11 awww omg that seems so fun! chip is adorable!

    • @aymaneguellil5694
      @aymaneguellil5694 Місяць тому

      Our school just finished with beauty and the beast it truly was such an amazing musical but for our next we are doing shrek!! Are there any tips when auditioning?? Cause I hope I get farqaud😭😭😭

    • @sailor-h2v
      @sailor-h2v Місяць тому

      @aymaneguellil5694 i would honestly say that the biggest thing is preparing early. start preparing as soon as you can, and make sure you do your research about not only the play/musical but also the character that you want to audition for. also, if there's any singing that you have to do for the audition, i would get someone to listen to how you sing and take constructive criticism. also, practice your lines in front of people and say the sentence naturally a few times before learning some words that you should put emphasis on. water is also important, and so is projecting when you practice your lines! take deep breaths right before your audition, and make sure that you remember everything that you have gone over (practicing, emphasis on lines, etc.) words of affirmation are your best friend. you got this!

    • @aymaneguellil5694
      @aymaneguellil5694 Місяць тому

      @@sailor-h2v omg Ty you don’t know how much this means tysm!!!

  • @claraandmelinda
    @claraandmelinda 21 день тому

    updating after my dna audition tommorow 😫😫 terrified i’ve always been a techie but have always loved performing just the right thing has never come along, wish me luck 😂

  • @baiimh
    @baiimh 6 днів тому

    bruh when I auditioned for hsm on stage I said I was sick ughh. I didn’t know that was weird until this video

  • @destinyy2k
    @destinyy2k 5 місяців тому +1

    I need help! I am audition for footloose, and this is my first theater musical at this company. They want a 1 minute song, musical or 80’s preferred. I don’t know what song I’m supposed to do… this is like my first time there and does it mean any 80’s song or…? If so, what do you recommend? I’m alto and I don’t know which prefers my voice. Next to the monologue, I haven’t done theater since before Covid, I’m not sure what I’m supposed to do with the monologue. I need help please! Auditions are may 25th!

  • @ausomeaspie
    @ausomeaspie 8 днів тому

    I don't get a choice what to say or sing, I don't get to know what I am doing until I get there. Last time I auditioned for the lead role I didn't know the song, I had literally never heard it before so I flopped and I am super scared of it happening again this time!

  • @Miixm4x
    @Miixm4x 13 днів тому

    If you already read my other comment that’s great, but whatever, so I’m doing Annie at my theater place in 5 days, and Ive been preparing and singing all the songs for like 2 months! So I’m fairly confident that I’ll get somebody good, I’m aiming for hannigan, rooster or lily, and I’m very confident in myself, this is my 8th show at my theater company but 5 of them have been 2 week long summer programs, but still, I’m very confident in myself, because!! I’m prepared, have done well in the past, dress wisely and have been at this like place for 8 years, (the ballet company is in the same building, I’ve been going there for 8 years) so I’m also fairly well known there, so like I wish myself luck and ask for your luck!!

  • @aliciabollinger8335
    @aliciabollinger8335 14 днів тому

    These suggestions are great but my school musical do a group audition where they don’t tell us what the audition piece will be before. Any tips?

  • @Emmamast-w6j
    @Emmamast-w6j 18 днів тому

    I am playing madame de la grande bouche in beauty and the beast jr, and I was so nervous for the audition I wish I would have seen thus before that cause this is my first musical. Of course I wanted to be Belle but I'm actually really happy

  • @theotried
    @theotried 27 днів тому

    I signed up for this to help terrify a poor waitress working an overnight shift at Denny's and take 10 years off her life with 87 theatre kids at 11:58PM i dont know how to act though

  • @Caroline_Elise
    @Caroline_Elise 27 днів тому

    I’m on my way to audition to be in Willy Wonka! I’m hoping to get verruca salt but i’ll be happy with any part in cast!

  • @TinkerandBelle
    @TinkerandBelle 9 днів тому

    I just got the supporting lead in the play “the book thief” I got Rudy do you have any tips for learning lines fast I have 6 weeks to learn them

  • @Klowning_Around
    @Klowning_Around Місяць тому

    My theatre program is doing finding Nemo Jr and I’m auditioning for dory wish me luck!

  • @somnamusubs
    @somnamusubs 21 день тому

    On Thursday we have auditions for Chicago,I really wanna get Velma I’ll update x

  • @questionablequeer
    @questionablequeer Рік тому +20

    im going to try out for a musical next year, and this helped alot! tysm!!

    • @cayleejo
      @cayleejo  Рік тому +3

      Break a leg! I’m glad I could help :)

    • @crossingdots9036
      @crossingdots9036 Рік тому

      Me tooooo! Mean girls jr and elf jr!

    • @that_one_aquariuss
      @that_one_aquariuss 9 місяців тому

      Me too!! Frozen Jr, Honk Jr, and the Little Mermaid Jr

    • @willowthewitch2121
      @willowthewitch2121 5 місяців тому

      Same! It’s going to be my first year in musical theatre, I’m so scared yet excited! I’m making a playlist to watch next year.

  • @I_like_dnd_and_cosplay_
    @I_like_dnd_and_cosplay_ 2 місяці тому +1

    Hope this helps me one day get my dream role of ocean from ride the cyclone!

  • @EmSoftball_12
    @EmSoftball_12 7 місяців тому +2

    Hey! I’m Emilee and I’m 12 years old and I have always wanted to be an actress when I was younger and I have very high anxiety and in April I’m going to for a audition for descendants and I’ve never done this before so thank you so much for that great advice that really is going to help me a lot. Do you have any tips on how to not be nervous or shaking so my voice doesn’t crack or sound shaki?

    • @PaisyVO
      @PaisyVO 6 місяців тому

      Hey! I’m not Caylee lol but a tip I have is to always be confident! Act like no one is there.
      I did that during an audition and the director was impressed! I ended up getting into the performance.
      Good luck on your audition!! Rooting for you! :D

    • @gianna526
      @gianna526 Місяць тому

      I hope your audition went well! As Paisy said, just be confident. And if you don't feel confident, act like you are! If you're anxious abiout coming across as anxious, the only thing that can fix that is not coming off as anxious.

  • @Sillyga1axy
    @Sillyga1axy Місяць тому

    My sister is auditioning for Matilda, its her first real audition i showed her this video, hopefully she’ll get a role, Matilda is her dream role

  • @FaithHeere
    @FaithHeere 21 день тому

    I have my first official audition ever today and im super nervous 😥 im worried it might mess up my audition by like me talking too fast or spitting my words mixing it all up

  • @berenicemorvillez
    @berenicemorvillez Місяць тому +1

    the question at the end made me realise that at first i wanted to be a director mostly because i don't like being in the spotlight while i love acting and theatre !

  • @ElmaZ-mu1cp
    @ElmaZ-mu1cp Місяць тому

    I’m auditioning for Alice in a Alice in wonderland dance show do anyone have any kind of tips to get the lead

  • @macydoesvlogs
    @macydoesvlogs 8 місяців тому +3

    Thank you for all your tips! I think your videos are amazing and my first audition is next week! Thank you for your tips again!❤

    • @cayleejo
      @cayleejo  8 місяців тому

      You're welcome - break a leg and update us on how it goes if you have a chance :)

  • @Stary_Sora
    @Stary_Sora 18 днів тому

    4:11
    Me: IMA JUST AUDITION FOR JAMES MADISON ANYWAYS IF I WAS SICK-

  • @The_real_Doll
    @The_real_Doll 20 днів тому

    Will be updating after my audition on Friday ❤

  • @Taylor-dw6bi
    @Taylor-dw6bi 2 місяці тому +2

    I went to an audition and they told us that the pianist sick and then they made a sing acappella

    • @cayleejo
      @cayleejo  Місяць тому

      Kudos to you for rolling with the situation even though it wasn't ideal. I'm sure that they took that into consideration when making their final choices

  • @ZoemickeyBoos
    @ZoemickeyBoos 7 місяців тому +2

    I have a question. So I’m planning on auditioning on the last Monday of February for a double cast production of The Thirty Three Little Pigs (play) and one of the casts have a later rehearsal time than the other. I have some after school activities that happen before the later cast rehearsals, so that would work. But, I’m worried about that i could get cast in the earlier cast and would be forced to either refuse the role or quit my two other activities. Should I put down the activities on the conflicts list? And would that affect me getting cast? I’m willing to skip the activities for important tech week rehearsals towards the end, but I don’t want to quit everything entirely. I would appreciate your advice greatly. Thank you!

    • @cayleejo
      @cayleejo  7 місяців тому +1

      If I were the casting director that would absolutely NOT impact casting decisions! In fact, I would be thankful that you chose to be honest from the beginning. If you're trying to work around your other activities it shows that you're an individual who places a high priority on the activities that they're involved in, meaning you would also be a valuable cast member! I would absolutely write down your conflicts and not worry about it being a factor in casting.

    • @ZoemickeyBoos
      @ZoemickeyBoos 7 місяців тому

      @@cayleejo thank you so much! I appreciate that you replied because I was unsure :D

  • @DreamerBoyRecords
    @DreamerBoyRecords Місяць тому +1

    Came here from a Wednesday blooper video- to know that even professionals mess up makes me confident- I used to do musical theatre in school, so I’ve been in plays before (we even preformed Descendants!) I’ve been thinking about starting acting, so I thought this video might help me get back into it. Wish I had these tips when I started! Will definitely keep them in mind when trying out for backstage!

  • @thatbbgoreo
    @thatbbgoreo 10 днів тому

    Auditioning for Scar in the lion king!

  • @SWIFTIEforEver13730
    @SWIFTIEforEver13730 9 місяців тому +3

    I am auditioning for beauty and the beast

    • @cayleejo
      @cayleejo  9 місяців тому

      Break a leg!

  • @Bonka_431
    @Bonka_431 4 місяці тому +1

    IM auditioning for beauty and the beast today. I’m super nervous. I have to sing and preform a manoulouge. 😳😬