| Auditioning can be stressful, but it's the best way | | | | case they ask to see more. |
| to find work in theater, film and commercials. | | | | 6) Bring clean and clearly marked sheet music. If |
| Here are some helpful hints for Young Models | | | | you are auditioning for a musical, be sure the |
| when heading out for an audition. | | | | music you give the piano player is cut down to 16 |
| 1) Arrive at least 15 minutes early. You don't | | | | bars and is free of stray marks and coffee stains. |
| want to have to rush into your audition. Give | | | | Bring at least five headshots. You never know |
| yourself time to find the space and warm up. | | | | how many you will need. |
| 2) Pack your bag with a book in case there is | | | | 7) Make sure your resume is firmly attached to |
| waiting and a bottle of water. Not every place | | | | your headshot. If possible, photocopy or print |
| has a water fountain. Be nice to everybody. You | | | | your resume to the back of the headshot. Don't |
| never know if the person you are speaking to is | | | | staple it. From experience, I know that the |
| important. There may be several people waiting | | | | headshots with staples get tangled in a pile. It is |
| with you to audition. Remember that they are | | | | so much easier to access the individual sheets. |
| competing with you for the same job. Don't let | | | | And one page is plenty. |
| them intimidate you. | | | | 8) Don't attach your press quotes unless asked. |
| 3) Wear neat, comfortable clothing. I know you | | | | Make sure your headshot/resume is no large than |
| want to look nice, but make sure you can move | | | | 8 1/2" by 11". This will fit into a folder. If the |
| around the room. And don't wear a costume. | | | | headshot is oversized, it may end up in the trash. |
| Your outfit can suggest the character such as a | | | | 9) Set up the audition space for your needs. If |
| high-collar blouse for a period piece, but don't get | | | | there is a chair center stage, but you are going to |
| all dressed up. | | | | stand for your audition, ask if you can move it |
| 4) Careful when using perfume or cologne. You | | | | out of the way. Don't try to work around it. |
| don't want to send anyone out of the room in a | | | | 10) Remember to smile. If you are nervous, take |
| sneezing fit. | | | | a deep breath and try to relax. Recognize that |
| 5) Try to find some background information | | | | you are not going to get every job you audition |
| about who you are auditioning for. If you are | | | | for, but can learn from every experience. |
| auditioning for a particular company, be familiar | | | | 11) When you are called in for your audition, be |
| with their work. It can also help you decide which | | | | confident and smile and unless it is vital, avoid |
| pieces to choose for your audition. If no | | | | asking too many questions as your audition |
| information for the audition is given, keep your | | | | probably has a tight time slot. Definitely do not |
| monologue to about a minute. Most directors can | | | | ask if you will be called back. The casting director |
| tell in that time if they are interested. Have | | | | will let you know, that you can be sure of. |
| several pieces prepared and one longer piece in | | | | |