How To Be "The Chosen One"

Auditions: the simple mention of the word can make even the seasoned actor shake in their shoes. How do you get past that and make sure you’re the one? There are some very simple principles to help ace the audition and leave a good impression.

Start by being yourself, but be your best self. Be the kind of person you would want to be around. If you land the job these people auditioning you will be a huge part of your life for the next several weeks or months. Make them want to be around you. Next, be pleasantly assertive and positive about your qualities as an actor. Carrying yourself in a positive manner is essential to getting that coveted role. Come ready to go, but be ready to wait. Have something quiet to pass the time like a book or crossword puzzle. Bring your music, but only about 16 bars of clean, easy to read music. You want your music to be easy for the pianist because that will make you look better. Before you prepare for your audition take the time to do some homework. Find our what will be expected of you, what songs are good to sing and what songs are done too much. Look into the role you are auditioning for and know the character, but don’t audition looking like the character. They want to see you, in a clean, neat presentable fashion.

Most of all, remember that you are auditioning in front of people who have likely been sitting watching others do the same thing as you. Be the refreshing and confident actor that makes a good impression. If you don’t get this role, the director is likely to remember you in the future.