a. Monologue
i. Prepare a kid appropriate monologue... Simply put, this is a dramatic piece which is spoken by a single person...you.
ii. There are some great books that you can use with monologues written especially for kids. You can find them at a book store, library or on the internet.
iii. If you are extremely short on time, this kids audition tip will do the trick. Practice a short poem that you have memorized and can act out. This will help the director hear your speaking voice, see your ability to become a theatrical character, and get an idea of how you will come across on stage(stage presence).
iv. You may also be asked to read for certain characters in a show. If you know specifically what part you will be auditioning for... it is a great idea to get a copy of the script for that show and read it through to become familiar with the character. You might be asked to read for more than one character so try to at least get a basic knowledge of what the show is about.
v. Here's another kids audition tip, in a pinch, you could rent a copy of a DVD of the show(if there is one available) just to get a basic idea but... please don't rely on these to be accurate. Many times characters are added and deleted in film versions of shows.
vi. It's not a good idea to dress in costume to go to an audition unless you have been asked to do this. Just wear something that is yours which is suggestive of the character.
i. Start by preparing a song. Many times you may be asked to sing an upbeat song and a ballad.
ii. Find songs that are appropriate for your age and type of voice. Make sure it is a song that will show both your singing range and your character attributes.
iii. Most directors of musical Theatre do not want you to sing a song from the show that you are auditioning for as your audition piece. Occasionally you will find that a Director may want a song from the show. Please check with the person taking your audition bookings whether it is OK or not to sing a song from the show.
iv. One of the best kids audition tips is to make sure the songs you choose are songs that you enjoy singing. This enjoyment will show through in your performance. We all do better at things we like to do.
v. Find sheet music for Broadway Musicals on the internet, or at a music store, book store or the library. If you are auditioning for a particular part in a musical it is a good idea to become familiar with the music which your character sings in the show...
Even if you audition with another song, you'll have a basic idea just in case.
i. Start by preparing a song (preferably two). Many times you may be asked to sing an upbeat song and a ballad.
ii. Find songs that are appropriate for your age and type of voice. Make sure it is a song that will show both your singing range and your character attributes.
iii. Most directors of musical Theatre do not want you to sing a song from the show that you are auditioning for as your audition piece. Occasionally you will find that a Director may want a song from the show. Please check with the person taking your audition bookings whether it is OK or not to sing a song from the show.
iv. One of the best kids audition tips is to make sure the songs you choose are songs that you enjoy singing. This enjoyment will show through in your performance. We all do better at things we like to do.
v. Find sheet music for Broadway Musicals on the internet, or at a music store, book store or the library. If you are auditioning for a particular part in a musical it is a good idea to become familiar with the music which your character sings in the show... Even if you audition with another song, you'll have a basic idea just in case.
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