Auditions are seriously one of the toughest parts of an actor’s career. Even actors like me who have been on stage for the past two decades still shudder at the thought of an audition. Especially for musicals.
Trying out for a musical requires that an actor be a good singer and dancer as well. More than being concerned with having the precise delivery, musical actors must also ensure that they are also in perfect tune. Those who dream of landing a role in a musical must make sure that they know their audition song very well—in different keys and arrangements. When you enter the room and sing your song, and the progressions should be the least of your worries. The panel watching is most of the time familiar with the piece you’re performing. If you’ve been in line for the past five hours, it’s more likely that they’ve heard the “Defying Gravity” 15 times and are unforgiving. A word of advice: If you have the freedom to look for an audition piece, choose something that you can perform even when you’re asleep.
First impressions also matter so it’s important that you wear comfortable clothing. If you’re going to wait in line for a long time, wearing a costume might set the odds against you. The people who will judge you want to see a person who would be fit for the role they are looking for even when he or she isn’t in costume. They want someone who can be an actor, singer, and dancer while fully embodying a different persona. Give them a performance that will make them feel that their musical is truly coming to life. Break a leg!
Hello, my name is Louis P. Habash and musical theater is my life. Apart from satiating my artistic ego, theater has also been my bread and butter for the past 20 years. I’ve been in and out of so many different roles, and I’ve been in more musicals than you can actually name. Follow me on Facebook for more of my theater adventures.
Trying out for a musical requires that an actor be a good singer and dancer as well. More than being concerned with having the precise delivery, musical actors must also ensure that they are also in perfect tune. Those who dream of landing a role in a musical must make sure that they know their audition song very well—in different keys and arrangements. When you enter the room and sing your song, and the progressions should be the least of your worries. The panel watching is most of the time familiar with the piece you’re performing. If you’ve been in line for the past five hours, it’s more likely that they’ve heard the “Defying Gravity” 15 times and are unforgiving. A word of advice: If you have the freedom to look for an audition piece, choose something that you can perform even when you’re asleep.
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First impressions also matter so it’s important that you wear comfortable clothing. If you’re going to wait in line for a long time, wearing a costume might set the odds against you. The people who will judge you want to see a person who would be fit for the role they are looking for even when he or she isn’t in costume. They want someone who can be an actor, singer, and dancer while fully embodying a different persona. Give them a performance that will make them feel that their musical is truly coming to life. Break a leg!
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Hello, my name is Louis P. Habash and musical theater is my life. Apart from satiating my artistic ego, theater has also been my bread and butter for the past 20 years. I’ve been in and out of so many different roles, and I’ve been in more musicals than you can actually name. Follow me on Facebook for more of my theater adventures.
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