Auditions

One can say and write a lot about auditions, but here are a few important tips for a successful audition.

Always remember: you have to show your love for singing. If you are overly nervous and create the impression that you wished you were not there at the audition, you will fail. Love singing!

Be absolutely well-prepared. The first aria you may usually chose yourself. This aria must be, in your opinion, your best aria. You may not get a second chance, so don’t consider your first aria to be a “warm-up”. You have to show right from the very beginning how good you are.

Don’t chose a newly-studied aria, but one that you have sung many times and know very well. You may chose an aria that people don’t know very well, but shows your best qualities. You may chose from various languages, even ones that are not well-known, such as Russian or Czech. The aria should not be too long - 3 to 5 minutes is good, otherwise, make cuts.

Be extremely punctual. Sometimes there are “no-shows” and your appointed time will be moved forward. It is of great advantage that you are there - and ready! The theatre business is dependent upon your punctuality and reliability. Show that you are a professional.
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• Author and date: Brenda Roberts (2009-05-13)
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