Hollywood actor and Academy award winner George Clooney, who knows the strange setup of auditions from both sides of the table, gave a valuable piece of advice to actors in a discussion with students on American TV. Auditionees often add more pressure to a situation that is stressful enough by thinking too much about how…
This month in Auditioning – on the line! I attempt to hammer in a very important aspect of the auditioning process. Friend: How did the audition go? Actor: I really think I got it – they told me how much they loved my audition and how perfect I am for the role. Friend: That’s so…
Jazz sneakers – tick. Heels – tick. Knee pads – tick. CV and photo – tick. Sheet music – tick. Towel – tick. Big bottle of still water – tick. 2 bananas – tick. Make up – tick. Hair brush and hairspray – tick. Am I ready? Well if not now, when will I be!?…
This month in Auditioning – on the line! I hang up the stress that goes into the never- ending ritual of choosing the perfect audition togs to wear. I find the best way to select your audition wardrobe would be to follow these basic and simple tips.
This month in Auditioning – on the line! I light up the marquee and hopefully shed some light on a very important selling tool in an actor’s wallet – your show biz license – aka your resume! This often misunderstood and overlooked piece of paper is just as an important piece of equipment in marketing…
Who am I anyway? Am I my resume? That is a picture of a person I don’t know. What does he want from me? What should I try to be? So many faces all around, and here we go. I need this job, oh God, I need this show. [From A Chorus Line – lyrics…
Welcome back to “Auditioning – on the line!”. This month I impose and encourage our diligent readers to address (and assess) your picture, headshot, or “portrait” (for those who fancy a more formal term). This one of a kind element in your arsenal of show biz tools, I believe, is the single most important item…
It`s that nerve racking time when the phonecall or mail comes to say you are invited to an audition for the production of your dream show! Your time slot: 10:00am, (ufff, too early!) or 18:00 (ufff again) end of the day (maybe 19:00 as they always seem to run late!) Or you maybe even be…
As music director and music supervisor for many West End musicals and now currently working as a conductor with the Vereinigte Bühnen Wien I have spent much time over the years sitting on the other side of the desk and would like to take this opportunity to share my feelings and opinions about what I…
Welcome back to “Auditioning – On the line!”. This month I tackle and address that awkward moment once you are finished with your audition song, have showcased your best back flip, have brilliantly shared how you can wiggle your nose while impersonating your best pig squeal, and have exhausted all that is requested of you…