So, you've decided to enter the wonderful world of acting. Acting in a play is a lot different then acting in your bedroom, singing along to your favorite song. Or so it might seem. Really, it's not. Acting is acting, wherever it is or no matter who might be watching. So whether you've decided to join a play because your friend's in it, you want to get out of something else, or you just want to try something new, acting will never change. If you can do it in your room, you can do it on stage. All it takes is some confidence.
Auditions are all different. For many plays or musicals there are background characters, or extras. These parts have no lines to memorize and are very good roles for beginners or people just barely getting this into their schedules. These parts are sometimes seen as safety nets in auditions-an assured part in the production no matter how well you do. Some more elite productions will require some acting, dancing, or singing experience even to be in the background. For your first audition, You will need to keep it somewhat basic. Your first step would be to find out what exactly you need for your audition, some common requirements are monologues, cold reads, and cuttings of Broadway songs.
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THE NON-ACTORS GUIDE TO AN AUDITION & PRODUCTION
Non-FictionDecided to try acting? Well, to get into a production, you've got to audition! welcome to the world of acting, as chaotic and wonderful as it is! learn how to audition, what songs or monologues to pick, and how to present them to the best of your ab...