Audition
Workshop 2020
Into the Woods
Jr.
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 their
songs different – higher or lower than the original? Are
your favorite songs in the Jr.version?
Selecting the
right song
We have selected an audition selection for the
male roles and one for the female roles. Please learn that song and if possible
start working on the additional selections we chose for the callbacks. If you
are asked to attend callbacks we will help you prepare for the additional
pieces.
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!