Getting Through a Film Audition

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Tommy had trouble one day getting through an audition. His friends had never seen this side of him before, and his girl, well, she just couldn't see him in the same light anymore. The last time he had had trouble getting through an audition was when he was five, and there were tights and ballet slippers involved.

Getting through an audition can be tough. Sometimes it seems like everyone is better looking than you, more talented than you, and the auditions staff is nicer to everyone else than they are to you, but the toughest thing about getting through an audition is the performance. Half the time it's impossible to know what they are really looking for, and you just have to go for it and hope that your gut instincts can carry you through. The all time worst thing that can happen, however, is when you are just getting through an audition and in the aftermath as you are attempting to shmooze and leave a really positive last impression, there is a commotion in the lobby and suddenly in walks Brad Pitt to audition for the same role you just tried out for - ouch!

Well darn it, even if Brad does get the part, the key to getting through an audition is to perform as if Brad Pitt is going to walk in the room right after you are done. Never assume that you are the best of the bunch. If you plan on getting through an audition and really impressing them, you have to act as if your life depended on it. Getting through an audition successfully is much like getting through life. Either you do it to life, or life is going to do it to you.

Tips to Make Getting through an Audition Easier -

*Check the audition time and location. Make sure you know how to get there and try to arrive 30 minutes prior to the audition. Make sure that you are as informed as possible.

*In addition to auditioning for a part you should also be building your reputation as a professional talent, and creating relationships with the casting directors and their assistants.

*Wear simple, clean clothing for all your auditions.

*Bring extra copies of your headshot and resume.

*When you receive your audition scripts, read them all the way through if you can.

*Expect the unexpected. Always be ready to change your reading style if asked. If you are given direction during a read, follow it exactly.

*Try to memorize at least the first and last lines of the script.  You make a better impression looking up instead of down.

*Speak at performance volume whenever possible.

*Don't rush your lines. Calm down and speak clearly. Stick to the information in the script.

*Be professional and smile. The audition is the part of the process that you have total control over. Be nice to the assistants, they are tomorrow's casting directors.

*The director is looking for someone to work with, not to take care of. Appearing desperate or pushy is not a good idea.

 *Each audition is an opportunity. You can only get rejected for one part at a time.

*Do not ask when you will find out about the job. If they want you back, they'll call.