Preparing The A-Z

Lets take a moment and discuss the importance of doing your homework for an audition. Many different educators will describe doing your homework as simply just having a story to go along with your piece, however, might I suggest a grocery list of things to observe before hitting that next audition.

Grocery List To Preparation:

1. Did you read the script? Sure there are those shows where a script is not available, but for the most part a script should always be available to read prior to your audition. If you are studying a musical, did you take the time to listen to every song as well as read the script. Know your material from A to Z it is your job to know.

2. Who are you talking to? Both in your personal story and in the original script you must know who it is that your character (you) is communicating with. You would be amazed at how often this necessary step is missed. What does the person you are talking to look like, react, eye color, hair color and height?

3. What is your moment before? Take time to figure out what just happened to you - your shock and secret.

4. Who are you at this moment and what is your personal story?

5. What is your conflict and where do you go from here?

Yes, there are more things I could mention here, however, this is a great start.

Auditioning and performing is our job and should be taken that seriously. If we do not do the homework necessary, we are committing performer suicide. By knowing your material you make smarter choices and give a more worthy performance.

You do not fail in auditioning if you did your work.

Do not ever allow anyone to say that you didn't do your job and come prepared!

Happy Auditioning!

Best,

Rance Wright

Wright Way Master Classes

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