How to Nail a Broadway Audition & Get the Part
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- Опубліковано 14 чер 2010
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Step 1: Go on a lot of auditions
Go on as many casting calls as you can. It's the best way to gain experience and confidence.
Tip
Don't be bashful about re-auditioning for a show that turned you down; people are sometimes hired the second or even third time around.
Step 2: Bring a headshot
Bring a professional headshot that looks like you in daily life, as opposed to a glammed-up version. Directors and producers don't like it when actors look nothing like their photo.
Step 3: Don't go in costume
Wear clothes that suggest you have an understanding of the show so the director can envision you in the part. But don't show up in full costume.
Tip
If it's exclusively a dance audition, just wear your dance clothes.
Step 4: Pick the right song
If you're auditioning for a musical, pick audition songs that reflect the period or genre of the show - not the show itself. You can prepare a few from the actual show, but only sing them if you're asked to. Sing just 32 bars of a song unless otherwise specified.
Tip
Have your sheet music organized for the pianist: Mark where the music should start and end, and put it in the right key.
Step 5: Rehearse your scene
If you're auditioning for a drama, rehearse the "sides" - a few pages from the script that you are provided with in advance of the audition. Bring the pages to the auditioning venue; it's common to hold them while you perform.
Step 6: Jump right in
At the audition, greet the people judging you and then begin your performance; don't ask them for direction. If you make a mistake, keep going, or ask if you may start again. No one is looking for or expecting perfection.
Step 7: Go with the flow
If the director asks you to try something different, do it without argument, no matter how terrified or ill-equipped you feel. They are checking to see how well you take direction and how easily you go with the flow.
Step 8: Act confident
Exude confidence, or at least fake it. After all, you're an actor!
Did You Know?
Actor Ben Vereen was so impressive at his audition for the play Pippin that the director changed the age of a character to give him the part. - Навчання та стиль
whatever you do, DO NOT ask to start over again!!!
the judges will think that you're not confident enough
Mona Eleanor
Well I failed life then
+GingerTheFox
lolXD
say that to Leah Michelle from glee...her auditions is hilarious! She asks to start over and is rude and shouts at the piano guy and the casting directors - but thats why they gave her the part! xD
@@eye7360 If you're skilled and have talent the little details don't matter.
Mona Eleanor depends on the judge
DO NOT ask to start again. Memorizing your lines are important, but bringing attention to your faults are a big no-no. Brush it off and continue with the monologue.
Naomi Asrir The show must go on...
A tip: you can watch movies at flixzone. Been using them for watching all kinds of movies these days.
@Deangelo Cesar yup, been watching on flixzone} for since december myself :D
@Deangelo Cesar Definitely, been watching on flixzone} for years myself :D
PSA Never ask to start over! Keep going make it work ! That shows more talent
You can't ask the audience to start over on show night!
@@KhloeBeal you're right. I'm SOOO nervous for my audition tomorrow!!😰
Melanie Ortega how’d it go (Even though you wrote this a year ago)
AGirl lol
@@KhloeBeal *Illegal Heathers flashbacks*
A note: Sometimes, no matter how hard you try, you will completely botch an audition at least a few times in your life. It happens to all of us, and don't let that stop you from trying.
add on to that note: no matter how good you do, you may not be the right person. celebrate every audition for the things you did do well even if you did botch it, celebrate showing up.
some of these steps should not be done at an audition. 1. if you're auditioning for a Broadway show. im 100 percent sure that they're looking for perfection. and 2. you should never greet a casting director with a shake of a hand
Why not the shaking of hands?
It's because it shows disrespect in a certain way. Since you are going up to them, it shows that you think that you're in charge, which is extremely rude. That's why you shouldn't shake your auditioneers hand. But you should greet them and introduce yourself.
Even on Broadway they're not looking for perfection. What they're looking fir is TALENT which is not the same thing.
Yes - don’t shake hands unless offered!
Brodayway audtions look for talent , confidence and ability to act and sing
This stuff is so obvious other then the part where YOU NEVER ASK TO START AGAIN!
If you think you totally failed your audition, just remember that when Idina Menzel auditioned for Elphaba, her voice cracked really badly, she cursed while talking to the judges, AND she asked to start again, but she still got the part it became iconic!
Lucy Capprabelle` I never thought Idina’s voice would crack; she has such a powerful voice.
Apparently it’s because whoever was responsible for casting thought she had the spirit of a wicked witch. Make of that what you will.
This video means well, but I have to say there are is some questionable advice in here. A few things: Your sheet music should be in a binder, not loose pages. Also, I wouldn't advise shaking hands with anyone when you enter a room. Anyway, break legs!
David Perlman Why not shake hands? How should you greet them then?
@@peachy.peachy.peachy just say hi or wave. Personally I give a hi and a slight bow. The reason is because they meet a lot of people and they don’t want to get sick.
I recently auditioned for a show and I got the part! This video really helped me! Thanks!
Ffion Elin I have an audition coming up for into the woods. And I wanna b little red riding hood
ASMR// Lover Same here!! Mine is in a month.
the thing she said about re-auditioning is so true. Miley Cyrus had to audition for Hannah Montana 3 times before she got the role.
Yes but that was a little different. She was brought back to be in callbacks before she got the part. In Broadway or other live theatre places, you can go to open calls, not get the part, then go audition again and get the part.
hughes hughes HAMILTON
And the current Christine Daae on Broadway auditioned for the role for ten years before finally getting the part
But even if everybody watches this, and they all do it, the judges have to pick ONE person for the part STILL. So getting the part is not guaranteed,,,
Are there Broadway auditions where you can audition with singing, acting and dancing all combined? Someone help!😄
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That's called musical theatre. I go to one.
Sophia .C Damn, chill they were just asking what’s it’s called...
sophia .c man, that’s a little harsh, why don’t you *Be more chill*
Wow that was a really bad joke, I’m sorry
@@sophia.c7318 whew girl u needa chill outtt and *let it go* (im so sorry for that joke)
@@mckinley2901 *Thank goodness* you stopped with these puns, but *you’ll be back* eventually..
literally never ask to start again it shows low confidence and recovering from mistakes takes a lot of skill which is what the judges are looking for
Not to mention that in some cases, if you are really incredible in an audition, they make up a role for you.
they called pippin a play....
It used to be and then it was adapted into a musical
oh wow I didn't know that, thank you! lol now I wont seem ignorant if I ever make that comment again
Alex
Pippin ain’t easy.
*sucks teeth*
👁__👁
How do I stop being scared during an audition
GingerTheFox as someone who used to get extremely nervous for auditions, I would say 1) prepare your material to the point where you feel like you can't mess up even if you tried 2) audition more and more until you're nerves go away or you can repress them
GingerTheFox Being scared is good, because if you are scared it means you care that you do well. But it is a good idea to practice until you can't mess up:)
i personally would just sing in front of your mom or sing outside where people can hear you.
That comes with time. Every time you audition, you will be a little less nervous
Develop a drug habit.
I’m a 47 year old man with no background in theater - other than a few classes I took in college. I’m gonna use these pointers to get my foot in the door in the theater and to land some delicious parts on Broadway. That’ll teach you to be cautious about who you lend you acting tips to. Here I come, Tony Awards.
MP Fann I love people like you, that still want to Pursue their dream. I’m only 12 and I’m want to be on Broadway sooo badly. Hope to see you on Broadway!!! 😁
@@Megan-zk2fm I'm sixteen and just wanna do this as a hobby tbh.
GREAT advice... Thanks for posting
I'm trying to get Ms Hannigan in Annie 😬
Daisy Mortes i just auditiond for annie and ima find out if i get it tmr 😁
@@hi-xy6nr did you get the part?
This was cool. I am posting this to all my castings.
I love singing so in my drama play I asked for a singing part, but I sing more like Melanie Martinez or something I don't do musical theatre and I have to sing 'Electricity' from Billy Elliot. Help? :P
Gracie_Unicorn such a good song!! I'm late, but maybe this could help in future? Listen to the song and try to mimic the style.
Okay never ask to restart and try your best to learn you lines off by heart however keep the lines on hand just in case
TIP: Don’t ever feel like the directors are against you! They WANT to cast you they want you to be in their show
they forgot to tell you to bring a folder or binder to hold the sheet music but whatever.
You mean you don't have to sleep with the director any more to get the part?
Someone has watched SMASH?
BroadwayBook
NOBODY LIKE THIS COMMENT ANYMORE ITS ON 69 LIKES (nice)
You can ask again everyone. It is ok to make mistakes sometimes and the fact you realized it was good. Not in the real play, but you can at the audition.
any tips for people who have been rejected for being quote "too good"
Mr.Party Kat there's no helping you now 😂 keep auditioning and if you were too good that means you should aim higher, for more difficult parts!
On Broadway????
Thanks!
I would love to audition for musicals after high school but I know absolutely nothing about reading music and “bars” or anything like this. I wish I started theater earlier （ ＴДＴ）
awesome thank you
All of these videos say have a headshot done but I'm only in community and hs productions and no one else does. Should I anyway?
Ok cool let’s do this. First play broadway here I come!!!
quite trollin on howcast
That info about Ben Vereen gave me hope. :)
Ok, I have a question, on step 6,if they ask you to try something different is it ok to ask respectfully what they would like to hear? I get that they would like to hear different things, and like this isn't in an argumentative way, just a question.
I’m gonna audition for my community theater’s production of Anastasia. If anyone has any song or outfit suggestions, please share them with me.
Yes! Please don’t show up in full costume, it’ll bring the attention from the directors away from your acting, and you’ll look too desperate. Wear something small that your character would wear, like a necklace, hair clip, bracelet, or dress. I want to audition for Wednesday Addams and I’m just gonna wear a velvet deep purple dress, but that’s it. I wish you luck in your auditions guys!
Forgot to mention one of the most important things to bring. A RESUME.
Fear you must not go with to audition. Go to audition with confidence you must
pippin is a musical not a play lmao
ryan
Considering everyone in the comment section hasn't been successful idk why they are giving advice out
Okay say for example im an Indian and I've moved to New York just a year ago. Can i still audition for Broadway?
what is 32 bars?
She should have a binder for her music...
Or at least fake it 😂😂😂 okay
Cocoaron K
Actually, 'faking it' is really important in acting if you forget your lines or forget anything, really. ://
It's called 'improv' and real actors use it and know it. It's really important to have in Broadway. ://
she over acts(thats not good)
@BonjourCat12 Well it is Broadway....
I've been on a broadway tour and this is not that true.
I’m auditioning for Matilda! I really want Matilda. I’ll tell you guys what I get 😨🤞😁
Heyyy I need professional reply,Broadway musical theatre include dance,sing,act only??
Alice Seow Are you asking if Broadway musicals only include acting, singing and dancing? Because, no, not only those. You're going to need to be able to act and sing for pretty much all Broadway shows, but you may not need to be able to dance. And, if you do need to be able to dance, it will most likely be tap or jazz, but it could be anything, such as ballet experience for a show like Cats.
Some shows may require things that are a bit out of the box. Take The Rocky Horror Show, for example. You're going to need to be confident walking in heels. Going back to Cats, you're going to need amazing stamina as you have to sing and dance pretty much non-stop. Some shows may require you to have acrobatic skills. It depends on the show and the character you're auditioning for.
So, to sum it up, you're going to need to be able to act and sing, and possibly be able to tap dance, ballet dance, and be trained in jazz. But, you'll need other skills too, depending on the show and character you're auditioning for.
Ok thanks a lot for your reply
Just Peachy That’s why in addition to learning how to act, sing, and dance, I am going to do a sport that involves tumbling so I can be a very useful well rounded performer.
@rickcheyne LMAOOO!
when you do all of these yet still don't get into community theatre
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Ha gee thanks so much I know I'm young to be an actress I think but de by Ryan was actually an actress at the age of 14 and I'm 11 so just maybe I could become an actress also where do you go to audition for stuff where do you get the information from please someone answer me❤️🎬 btw it means love acting!?
HeyImA,Dog Look around on the internet for castings. There's a great website called 'Starnow' that shows you auditions for stage and screen that are local to you. Also, it might be a good idea to get a talent agent, as they can find castings for you.
And you're not too young to be an actress! Many people of many different ages are needed for stage and screen. Hope this helped!
You can ask to start over. All the judges want you to do is be great.
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Well.... I guess, you can just wear appropriate dress code.... :) XD
@BonjourCat12 noo they said appropriate dress. meaning dress appropriately. not wear a dress XP
Can I play the piano myself in an audition? lol
Can it be any song to sing?
Jasmin's Journal I would say pick one that isn't from the musical you're auditioning for, because it's kind of tacky. Pick a musical theatre song that shows your vocal range, but make it your own. Don't audition in character, audition as yourself.
Don't pick just any song. Songs that you heard on the radio or for the show you're auditioning for are big no-no's. Pick something that either reflects your casting type or the character/show you're auditioning for and something that is within your range. And if you want to be even better, pick a song you can act through.
People say break a leg because they want u to get in the cast
“Appropriate dress”? Ummmmmm
I’m a male who wants to be Gavroche 😬
I really want Anna in Frozen 😂🥺
lol everyone is saying don't ask to repeat yourself
aight
pause at 0:14 and read the light blue box.... mohahahahahahaha
Who else is watching this before there audition tomorrow
Umm...Don’t ever ask to start again!
Hi I'm...
Carl?
Frank?
Sam?
Sorry can I start again?
First you have to be good enough for broadway.
Why a dress tho???
eversucks productions
They mean to dress appropriately.
this j stressed me out more tbh
@bee5120 good luck
At least the girl with the weird eyebrows isn’t in it
first!
Neverneverneverevereverever come in full charecter costume. Just don't.