The audition for the Academy Players:
Six students enter the playing space together. All warm up and each take turns performing his/her monologue for the Trike Team members. Then, students work together to play improvisation exercises. The audition will take 30 minutes.
Ø Pick a monologue that sounds like you. A good fit would be one that shows off elements of your personality and is somewhat like you. If your monologue is from a script, know the script and something about the character you are reading for. Read the entire script if possible.
Ø During the improvisation exercises, be prepared to make bold choices. Be prepared to risk when it comes to characterization.
Ø Make sure you are at least 15 minutes early to the audition.
Ø Wear flattering and comfortable clothes.
Ø Say your name positively and clearly for the auditors (people casting you) when you introduce yourself.
Ø Listen carefully to any instruction given to you by the auditors, show that you can take direction and they may give you hints at how they want the character played.
Ø If you make a mistake, try not to make apologies or excuses. Keep moving forward.
Ø Don’t limit your thinking; be prepared to accept any role offered you.
Ø Be positive, energetic and a team player the whole time you are in your audition.
When Rehearsing Your Monologue:
Ø Write down:
o Who you are.
o Who you are talking to.
o What you want from them (to like you, to leave you alone, to believe you, etc.)
o Know how you are getting what you want (i.e. begging, demanding, soothing, etc.) Find some fun verbs to play.
o Know where you are.
o Practice reading the monologue out-loud to make sure that it is no more than 1-minute.
o When you are speaking, imagine that the listener is verbally or physically reacting to what you’re saying. This will help your lines be a reaction to the imaginary listener.
o You can sit in a chair or remain standing. If you choose to use a chair, bring it out onto the stage with you before you begin.
o Speak loud and clear.
o Tell the auditors the Title and author of the monologue before beginning.
o Practice it out-loud and in front of a few people before the audition. Ask them to give you feedback about what was clear and not clear in your piece.
