The first thing to do is to bask in the understanding that you are skilled, that you have something to offer. Congratulate yourself for landing an opportunity to acting auditions. This is the time to concentrate on your strengths, to find a way to reduce the stress in your life. Do not over think. Instead, focus on the story, the monologue and picture a successful presentation.
After that, take the time to prepare as soon as it can be. Remember that acting auditions should be given serious attention. Passion, interest and hard work is what makes a difference.
If there are casting calls, find a way to check out the format, the venue and the other important details that you have to know so that you can arrange well. You have to know what they are seeking to get beyond the audition.
Below are some concerns that you need to ask:
1. Will you be doing the auditions by yourself or as a part of the act? In this way you can start participating with other individuals that you may develop rapport as soon as you can. This is the best way to fix the problems before starting your acting auditions.
2. How many minutes are you allowed performing? Will you be performing one or two acting monologues? In this way, you can measure the time of performance and be able to deliver much needed impact in just a few seconds if you have limited time.
3. Find out there would be a script provided or if it would be a cold reading, having the script in your hands or with the idea of the concept would be a big help for your personality reference. This is one way to be accurate.
4. Who will be watching? You have to know this in order to be able to acknowledge the judges, their talents and to be able to give the important respect that each needs.
5. Be prepared to memorize a given script or your own script. Being able to memorize your part gives you more self esteem and stability.
6. If you may be asked to create your own monologue, be as creative as possible. Let others do a critic on your monologue. Have friends over to watch and read your speech. Practice with fellow actors who can provide helpful criticism. Family members are usually not the best judge for talent because they have the disposition to get one-sided especially with parents. It is advisable to get harsher but practical comments from the professionals.
