Workshop Audition

The audition panel will consist of many different people; this depends on what you are auditioning from. If you are auditioning for a stage school there would a coarse leader on the audition panel. If you are auditioning in the industry there will be a director, a producer and maybe some other actors to see how they work with you.

They are looking for actors that are not scared to try something new that they might not have done before. So always throw yourself into something that you might not have done before because this will show the panel that you are not afraid to try something. They are also looking for actors that can come up with ideas, this will show them that you are creative and enthusiastic which is another important quantity that they are look for. Another important skill that they are looking for is how well you can work with other actors, as you are audition to be part of a team. Show them that you can work well with other actors, listen to their ideas, and contribute to their ideas. When it comes to performing your monologues, they might not ask you to do one. However it’s always good to have one prepared. Have 4 monologues prepared, 2 classical and 2 modern. You will need 2 in case they say they do not like the one you are performing.  

Other than acting skills there are personal skills you should consider. You should dress in comfortable clothing. They will play drama games, these might involve movement. So dress in comfortable flexible clothing that allows you to move. Always pay attention, try to focus on the person speaking always looking at them, never look at the floor or play with your nails. Don’t talk to the other actors, this shows that you are distracted and are not paying attention. Don’t see the other actors as a threat; they are in the same position as you. However everyone is very different, the panel might like something about you, and they have picked you to audition. So be friendly towards the other actors, this will show the panel that you can get along with people and that you are easy to work with.

We had I workshop audition during one of are lessons. I learnt many things from doing this. I learnt that it is very important to pay close attention, because you may miss some important information. Be yourself, the panel have picked you to see perform, so be yourself. Don’t be over confident. It is okay to be nervous; the panel know how nervous it is, so don’t try and cover your nerves by being over dramatic and trying to be funny. I think a workshop audition is very enjoyable because you get to know other actors.

I think the monologues I have chosen would suitable for a workshop audition. This is because they are modern and they contrast, this shows that I can perform different styles.  However I am not doing a classical monologue therefore I would have to substitute one of my monologues for a classical one. I think that it is important when picking a monologue to pick one that other people may not pick. This is because you will stand out and will not get compared to others.