Audition Day--How to Prepare | The Communication Blog

Friday, December 10, 2010

Audition Day--How to Prepare

By Glenn Daniels


If you want to be famous or a successful artist, there are many avenues for you. You can choose to go and be a stage actor in Broadway, be a member of a band, sing solo, perform, or just do a little bit of everything. However, you must always take note that one does not become a star overnight. It takes time, just like what happened to Jackie Chan, Bruce Lee, Bono, Charice, even the very popular Justin Bieber.

One thing that the abovementioned performers have in common is extensive and intensive training. Although they were discovered and became sensations, they still had to undergo rigorous training to improve their skills and talents. Stardom could come your way too. Maybe you could improve just by practicing alone at home, but chances are, your self-training may fall short.

Ask for referrals, if you think your current teacher doesn't fit the bill. Assess your mentors and see if they can actually provide you guidance on your journey to stardom. In workshops and talent centers, you would still need to audition. So you have to be prepared, even just at home, with your parents, or anyone who can support you.

It would be towards your advantage if you look for references and credentials when shopping for a mentor. You can also ask around and contact the people within your industry so that they can give you the best possible referral.

Auditioning is an important step to get the role you want. Charice auditioned for Glee, Renee Zellwegger auditioned for her award winning roles. Auditions are the best platforms for you to showcase what you got, and to show your skills and talents to the people who need you. It is a form of self-advertisement, however, almost always, you get only one chance to show your stuff. So being well-prepared is very important.

You might wonder why we need to audition. Auditions are simply a platform for you in which you can showcase your talent, and also, so that your future mentors will know your innate skills and if there are any areas for improvement. Even the teachers want their students to become stars, as this will likewise reflect on them. Auditions are also a way for the studios to choose who has the most potential, otherwise, if they just let anybody in, the studio will not have standards and will most probably they'll end up closing their studio.

When handing your song piece to the pianist do the same. It helps a lot, everybody wants a humble artist. Being humble will actually take you to a long way. After performing, thank the judges.

Resumes are also needed in auditions, and will be your initial piece of advertisement. It is best if you showcase your portfolio, you accomplishments and your experiences in the resume. Make sure that your photos are clear and were taken by professionals. This way, the judges will be impressed on the care that you put into the resume.




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