Preparing for A Musical Theatre Audition: Steps To Success

Step 1: Research the Company & Audition Specifics

• As soon as you have decided to audition, make an appointment right away if one is necessary. Some auditions have a limited number of spaces. Making an audition appointment early will also give you more choice of when you audition, allowing you to choose what fits into your schedule.
• Add a page in your audition journal with all the important info: who, what, where, when, what the requirements are, etc. Mark the date on your calendar.
• Find as much information as possible about the production company and the director.

Step 2: Research the Show

• Use our show index to read a plot summary, look at the cast requirements, make a note of the roles you are eligible for. Take notes in your audition journal.
• Listen to the music from the show if possible. Pay particular attention to any songs sung by the characters you are suited for.
• Read the script if at all possible. Take note of scenes that might be used for a cold reading.
• Research the time period in which the play or musical is set.

Step 3: Choose Your Audition Song & Monologue

• Use character profiles to research characters similar to those you are aiming for in your audition
• Search our song & monologue database for appropriate suggestions.
• Check our overdone audition monologue and overdone audition song lists

Step 4: Prepare Other Skills & Rehearse Thoroughly

• Prepare for cold readings
• Browse our online singing lessons to help you prepare your audition song

Comments (3) >>

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written by Skye, June 29, 2007

That is some great advice! I'm really nervous for an audition that I have for "Anything goes". I would really like to get the part of Reno Sweeny, but there is one problem...I don't really know any of her songs well, and I can't find a cd to practice with!!!!! I am going to try to look online for one. I have had success finding the songs alright, but I want to get a copy of just the accompaniment to practice with!

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written by Tammie Bane, February 22, 2008

Hey huys I am going for an audition in a Theatre College in Dublin and im pretty nervous/scared because this is my big dream, I would love any tips/advice or anything you believe would be of any benefit to me cheers

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written by Amanda J. Foster, January 29, 2010

great advice, thanks!

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