Addams Family_Audition Workshop 2019
General questions for any audition
·
Who wrote the show?
·
Who wrote the music?
·
How old is the
show?
Was
the show originally a book? Do I have time to read it before the audition so I
have a better understanding of the show?
What
is the character breakdown? Who are they – funny- dramatic – sad?
Which
character would I like to be on stage?
(Look
for a video of the show on YouTube and watch it to see which characters inspire
you)
Specific questions once
you identify a role
Do
the requirements of my desired role match my talents?
Can I
sing/dance/act the role I want?
What
are the other roles I might enjoy performing? Be ready with at least 3
options.
How
is this version (Jr. etc.) different from the full version?
Are
the characters the same?
Are
their songs different – higher or lower than the original?
Are
your favorite songs in the Jr.version?
Selecting the
right song
What
song should I do? Up-tempo (faster) or ballad (slower)?
The
right song should show off your best qualities as a singer and
hopefully resemble the character you want to be cast as.
Should I sing a song from the show?
In general No.
Singing a song from the actual show can be good and bad. Unless something
from the show is requested it is best to do something not from
the show. In this case YES - we
are asking you to sing specific selections from the show that we have chosen.
Should it be memorized? YES – without the music in hand you
are free to act and sing. All of these selections are about one minute
long or less.
Is it OK to act while I sing? You should do as much as you can do comfortably. Understand the
directors can’t
guess how great or funny an actor you are unless you show us.
Getting to the audition
Always arrive early: Arriving early gives you the best chance to be calm and fill out
the paperwork. Arriving late looks bad and tells the
casting people you aren’t serious about the show.
Be Respectful to everyone. Being rude to a parent volunteer or producer will not help your chances
with the directors. Everyone is important in a show.
At the audition
Auditions begin when
you arrive to the school and end when you leave the building –
don’t talk about other singers/actors/directors – that will always come
back to you in the end. A positive attitude can take you a long way.
Slating
A
"slate" is essentially an introduction when you audition.
Speak
your Name – Name the Song and what Show it is from.
The
key to slating is to be natural. Your introduction should not be over the top,
and it should certainly not be boring. Just as when you first meet a person,
you want to give a good first impression that shows confidence and ease. You
want the person watching your slate to think, “That actor is professional and
looks friendly.”
Have
fun and remember we all want you to succeed!
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