Five Tips for Performing Your Audition Song


Five Tips for Performing Your Audition Song

  1. Write out the lyrics of your song as if it were a monologue. In the places in the music where there are pauses fill in imaginary dialogue for yourself or your imaginary partner.
  2. A song is always addressed to someone.  Establish the location of the imaginary person but do not use a member of the audience as your imaginary person
  3. Do not ‘stage’ your audition song.  Remain in position and let the lyrics express your goal.
  4. If the director stops you during your song, treat it as the planned ending of your performance. Use it as an opportunity to show the casting director your adaptability. 
  5. At the end of your song go into a freeze and remain in character for three seconds.  Bow and thank your audience.