Stand Out In College Auditions
For those desiring to pursue theatre in college, it is the nerve-wracking season, as many schools are either beginning or are in the middle of their audition process. The advice I present you with today comes from a presentation I received from Mrs. Carla Jackson, the Theatre Program Administrator of Fordham University. Upon meeting with her at a college visit, she stated what is most crucial in an audition.
You must be confident in your abilities. The judges realize that you are trying to go to school to learn more about your craft. Therefore, you don’t need to be the most talented you just need to show them that you are a good candidate. Researching and Choosing the right material in order to put your best foot forward for these auditions is also important. Make sure the material is age-appropriate, you can age yourself up or down a little bit, but don’t do anything unrealistic. Make the piece work for you, your audition shows all your strengths and hides your weaknesses. If you have a great high note, pick a song that features that. If you’re not a very strong singer, you’ll get in on your acting and dancing abilities, so keep your song simple. First, make sure you read all the audition requirements for the school carefully. Each school requires different things, for a reason, and not adhering to it leaves a bad impression. That might mean having multiple monologues or songs prepared, and accepting that fact in advance will save you a lot of grief, and you gotta practice. The better you know your material, the more confident you’ll be and the better it will read.
