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Workshop-Style or Group Auditions |
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Written by triplethreat
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Sometimes, theatre groups will hold workshop style auditions instead of the standard one-at-a-time, one song/monologue type auditions.
In a workshop audition, you will be with a group of other auditioners. You will usually be taught a song as a group and may do some improv games. In the case of a musical theatre audition, you will usually have an opportunity to sing by yourself, but it is usually a song you are given rather than one you have prepared.
The audition announcements for this type of audition may state you do not need to prepare anything, but do not be fooled! There is much you can do to prepare, and it may just give you the edge you need.
- Know all the songs from the show.
When you are not asked to prepare anything, it is almost certain that they will teach you a song from the show once you get to the audition. Wouldn't it be nice if you already knew it?
- Be prepared for improv.
Sometimes the audition will include drama games or warmups involving improv. Be loose, and try to have fun. The only way to do badly in this situation is if you are too shy or too stiff. Making a fool out of yourself is ok - at least they will remember you! :)
- Don't forget to warm up.
You have a very short time to impress the audition panel - don't walk in there cold. Even if they will do a warm up at the audition, doing one ahead of time will ensure that you are ready, and allow you to show off your voice even while doing scales.
- Don't be psyched out by other auditionees.
While seeing the "competition" can teach you a lot, it can also be hard on your nerves. Try not to start worrying about who will get cast as what, and who is better than you - just concentrate on doing the best job you can.
- Read the script - be prepared for a cold read.
It is very likely that you will read from the script. If you can possibly get ahold of a copy of the script, read it. If not, study a synopsis, character descriptions, and anything else that you can find that will help you understand the character(s) you may be asked to read.
- Be brave - volunteer.
Being ready to take advantage of opportunities is very important in group auditions. Since you aren't auditioning one at a time, there isn't always an equal share of the audition panel's time, so you need to do what you can to get noticed (in a positive way!). At the last group audition I went to, they needed someone to read a second time since one group was short a person. I was the first one to put up my hand, so I was the only one who got a chance to show the audition panel two different readings. This is not the time to be shy!
- Don't forget to bring your smile!
This is a social audition - you are in there with other potential cast members. Do concentrate on what you are doing, but also take time to be friendly. Audition panels like to cast people who will be friendly and fun to work with. They will also be looking for chemistry between actors, so do your best to connect with others.
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