DO! DO! DO!
DO -- Listen to everything & everyone!
DO -- Follow Directions as soon as they’re given.
DO -- Dress nicely in something comfortable that makes you feel good.
DO -- Pull your hair back so the director can see your face even if you bend over.
DO -- Be prepared and ready to go from the moment you come in.
DO -- Smile -- look friendly and happy to be here!
DO -- Be courteous, friendly and considerate of all workers and other auditionees, and applaud everyone who is auditioning.
DO -- Speak (or sing) loudly and clearly.
DO -- Ask questions if you really don’t understand -- raise your hand.
DO -- The best you can -- don’t worry that it might have sounded better at home.
DO -- Respect the director -- this is his/her job & he/she has a lot of experience!
DO -- Make sure your card and other paperwork has all possible phone numbers, e-mail, and other ways to get in touch with you.
Please Don't!
DON’T -- Talk while anyone else is talking/singing!
DON’T -- Make the director repeat instructions, by not listening the 1st time.
DON’T -- Put on a costume to show how you’d look as the character!
DON’T -- Wear stage makeup or a fancy hairdo, or a hat hiding your face!
DON’T -- Be late, unprepared, or expect the director to help you warm up.
DON’T -- Try to hide behind other people, look at the floor all the time or hide your face in the script.
DON’T -- Pay attention ONLY to the director. Assistants give casting suggestions, and you’re hoping to be in a show with the other auditionees!
DON’T -- Mumble, shout or talk very fast.
DON’T -- Interrupt the director – wait for a break or ask the worker at the desk.
DON’T -- Make excuses about why you usually do better. (Directors can tell when you have a cold.)
DON’T -- Try to influence the director -- let your audition speak for itself.
DON’T -- Call the director or theater to see if you’ve been cast. If the director has your email and phone number and casts you, then you WILL get an email or a call.
DO -- Listen to everything & everyone!
DO -- Follow Directions as soon as they’re given.
DO -- Dress nicely in something comfortable that makes you feel good.
DO -- Pull your hair back so the director can see your face even if you bend over.
DO -- Be prepared and ready to go from the moment you come in.
DO -- Smile -- look friendly and happy to be here!
DO -- Be courteous, friendly and considerate of all workers and other auditionees, and applaud everyone who is auditioning.
DO -- Speak (or sing) loudly and clearly.
DO -- Ask questions if you really don’t understand -- raise your hand.
DO -- The best you can -- don’t worry that it might have sounded better at home.
DO -- Respect the director -- this is his/her job & he/she has a lot of experience!
DO -- Make sure your card and other paperwork has all possible phone numbers, e-mail, and other ways to get in touch with you.
Please Don't!
DON’T -- Talk while anyone else is talking/singing!
DON’T -- Make the director repeat instructions, by not listening the 1st time.
DON’T -- Put on a costume to show how you’d look as the character!
DON’T -- Wear stage makeup or a fancy hairdo, or a hat hiding your face!
DON’T -- Be late, unprepared, or expect the director to help you warm up.
DON’T -- Try to hide behind other people, look at the floor all the time or hide your face in the script.
DON’T -- Pay attention ONLY to the director. Assistants give casting suggestions, and you’re hoping to be in a show with the other auditionees!
DON’T -- Mumble, shout or talk very fast.
DON’T -- Interrupt the director – wait for a break or ask the worker at the desk.
DON’T -- Make excuses about why you usually do better. (Directors can tell when you have a cold.)
DON’T -- Try to influence the director -- let your audition speak for itself.
DON’T -- Call the director or theater to see if you’ve been cast. If the director has your email and phone number and casts you, then you WILL get an email or a call.