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What should I expect on Audition Day?
What should I expect on Audition Day?
Audition groups have specific instructions for their audition day. Please see the chart on the next page to determine your audition group (based on city, gender, and age). Then see if your group will be doing lines or monologues. Follow the appropriate directions as listed here:
AUDITION MONOLOGUES OR LINES
AUDITION MONOLOGUES OR LINES
Lines: Students may receive specific lines to prepare; memorization is strongly encouraged. A link to these lines will be provided in the registration confirmation email.
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*Monologues: Students prepare a 20-29 second monologue; memorization is strongly encouraged. You can find monologues online, at your local library, or create your own (originally or from a book). Before your audition, please be sure it fits within the allotted time. All monologues should be G-rated (no crude humor, vulgar language, or profanity allowed).
*THE EXACT AUDITION MATERIALS FOR EACH AGE/GENDER ARE EMAILED IMMEDIATELY WHEN A STUDENT IS REGISTERED FOR AUDITIONS. This will indicate if lines or a monologue are required based on age and/or gender.
AUDITION SINGING
AUDITION SINGING
All students auditioning will sing a short song excerpt which will be provided. After registration, you will receive a confirmation e-mail with a link to the required audition music.
*THE EXACT AUDITION MUSIC FOR EACH AGE/GENDER ARE EMAILED IMMEDIATELY WHEN A STUDENT IS REGISTERED FOR AUDITIONS.
AUDITION DANCING
AUDITION DANCING
All students auditioning will learn a short dance. All students must wear shoes that stay attached to their feet. NO FLIP FLOPS ARE ALLOWED. Students wearing flip flops or shoes which are not securely attached will not be allowed to participate in the dance for their safety. Students may not wear only socks or go barefoot.
MAY I SING THE MUSIC IN ANOTHER KEY, UP/DOWN AN OCTAVE SO I CAN HIT THE NOTES?
MAY I SING THE MUSIC IN ANOTHER KEY, UP/DOWN AN OCTAVE SO I CAN HIT THE NOTES?
Everyone needs to sing the assigned music in the key it is written (males and females can sing in the appropriate octave), regardless of their vocal range. It’s okay (even expected) for some students to have notes outside of their range. The directors understand this and simply need to be able to see where everyone is vocally. Also remember, not all roles require the full range of the audition music.
WATCHING AUDITIONS
WATCHING AUDITIONS
No one will be allowed to watch auditions (this includes parents and family members). Generally speaking, extra people in the room are a potential for increased nervousness or distraction. Though your child may be more relaxed with you in the room, it is not fair to the rest of the actors who may be more stressed by the increased audience.
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