TV and theatre acting auditions sometimes feel to actors more like a lottery than an opportunity for them to show their talent. It can help, however, if you take a pragmatic view when you prepare.
Aside from whatever audition pieces you have up your sleeve, you should always run through a mental checklist before your next batch of auditions:
- Have you checked the venue date and time of the audition?
- Have you made a journey plan for yourself? You need to be confident of getting to auditions without delays or mistakes a good fifteen minutes in advance of your call. Take into consideration possible public transport disruption, the day of the week, and the time of day – is it around rush-hour, for example? Also, don’t forget to take their contact number with you.
- Have you chosen what you’re going to wear – bearing in mind your own comfort and ease, but also anything you know about the role you may be auditioning for? It can help if you wear elements appropriate to the character you will be portraying.
- Have you updated your CV and photo?
Getting the practicalities right helps because it allows you to concentrate on the more important aspects of upcoming auditions. If you turn up late and flustered you won’t give of your best.
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