Monday, January 17, 2011

an outline of acting auditions

By Monica Hernandez


If you want to be famous or a successful artist, there are many avenues for you. You can choose to go and be a stage actor in Broadway, be a member of a band, sing solo, perform, or just do a little bit of everything. However, you must always take note that one does not become a star overnight. It takes time, just like what happened to Jackie Chan, Bruce Lee, Bono, Charice, even the very popular Justin Bieber.

Most stars who get a big role in a movie, play or competition go through a series of auditions first. But in order for you to be marked and noticed in one, you have to undergo extensive training to hone your skills and innate talent. You could improve yourself by practicing alone, or with a friend, hoping that stardom would come your way, but the chances may be slim. If you've started a relationship with an honest licensed talent agency, that's a good start; they can be your guide as you develop the necessary skills to become successful.

You can join dance, singing and acting workshops to help you hone your innate skills. But, this would not be easy. Aside from having the right skills, you also need good mentors. Unfortunately, there are people out there who claim to teach you to become a star, but only give worthless stuff and get your money for nothing.

When you audition for a talent contest, or a role, you have to look at yourself and see which are your best skills. You may be good at singing, but way better at dancing. Always choose the talent that you are comfortable with, and really good at. For dancing, you need to pick the right kind of music. Choose one that you know by heart, so that you can dance to it and actually be in the moment. If it's singing you might need two pieces, one slow and one fast. For acting you'll need a monologue.

Auditioning is an important step to get the role you want. Charice auditioned for "Glee," Renee Zellwegger auditioned for her award-winning roles. Auditions are the best platforms for you to showcase what you got, and to show your skills and talents to the people who need you. It is a form of self-advertisement, however, almost always, you get only one chance to show your stuff. So being well-prepared is very important.

You might wonder why we need to audition. Auditions are simply a platform for you in which you can showcase your talent, and also, so that your future mentors will know your innate skills and if there are any areas for improvement. Even the teachers want their students to become stars, as this will likewise reflect on them. Auditions are also a way for the studios to choose who has the most potential, otherwise, if they just let anybody in, the studio will not have standards and will most probably they'll end up closing their studio.

One of the aspects that directors and judges look for in an aspiring star is general attitude. Your attitude and conduct during the entire audition process will showcase your personality positively. Nobody wants an egotistical and arrogant artist. It is important that you show courteousness even when handing your resume during the auditions. Confidence is also a big plus in auditions. When you walk to the middle of the stage, walk with positivity, knowing that you have the skills and you will make it. Stand straight and smile to the judges, greet them sincerely and look them in the eye. Even when handing a music piece to the instrumentalists, or to the technicians, always remember to be polite.

After the audition, thank the judges. Once the audition is complete, do not just sit and wait for the phone call, you'll never know where you're meant to be sometimes. Resumes are also important for auditions, search the internet on how to make a good resume. There are a lot of sites that you could get information from. For your photos, get a good photographer. It won't cost you much either, it'll all be worth it.




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