10th of September first Lesson Auditions

Today we made notes on how auditions work in the industry. The difference between an audition and casting is that casting is where you go straight to reading through the script with other actors . For example johnny Deep wouldn't  do an audition because his work is recognized in other films as he is a successful actor. An auditions is when you not a well known actor and they need to see your acting skills for the first time.

We then made some key notes. 

• You start the audition from the moment you enter the building showing good posture , a confident persona and a keen willing to learn . 
• For an open audition you should turn up about 3 hours early to secure a place to audition.
• When waiting for your audition you should scan a script to fit in that final preparation and familiarisation  with you character.
• You should always be prepared to improvise so they can gain an understanding on how you work on the spot.
• You should always wear appropriate clothing to an audition  , for example neutral (black) works well because they can then find it easier to picture you as the character.
• You should research the part and background of what your auditioning for . For example research the script the casting director and company . 
• You should be very clear on your own availability. 

Why did you choose your audition songs? 

For Rent I have chosen Out Tonight which is sung by Mimi. And for west side story I have chosen A Boy Like That . I think these songs are very similar in comparison as they are both sassy,wild  and aggressive. They tell alot about the character , for example Mimi is a confident , exotic dancer with alot of passion and attitude. And Anitia is a strong ,loud women who is a leader figure for Maria . 

I think these song suit my voice as they are comfortably within my range. Also my voice is powerful and suited to attitude rather then long drawn out high notes . The other options where Will You Light My Candle from rent and Somewhere from West Side Story and these songs are soft , elegant and have a high range.