Hit the Mark: What to do on Audition Day

December 23, 2010
By Melvin Rose


If you want to be famous or a successful artist, there are many avenues for you. You can choose to go and be a stage actor in Broadway, be a member of a band, sing solo, perform, or just do a little bit of everything. However, you must always take note that one does not become a star overnight. It takes time, just like what happened to Jackie Chan, Bruce Lee, Bono, Charice, even the very popular Justin Bieber.

Enrolling yourself in dance, singing and acting workshop will help you improve yourself and your chances in getting your dream. Though it can be hard to find good teachers, there are many mentors out there who can really help you develop your talent. Unfortunately, there are also some of them that only plan to suck the money out of you. So what to do?

The best thing to do is to join dance, singing or acting workshops. It may not be easy as it sounds, because even in workshops, you still have to audition. But the key is in finding the right mentor who would teach you what you really need to learn. Unfortunately, there are many people out there who claim to be Star Mentors, but would only take your money for nothing.

It is always best to ask for references if you think your current teacher does not suit your taste. You can shop around and ask the people within your circle to give you some names. Because it is art, sometimes you need to get the right people to teach you stuff. Maybe they could teach you the basics but not the technical stuff. Of course, you also need to audition if you subscribe to any of the dancing, singing or acting workshop.

You also need a lot of self-assessment. Ask yourself if you have what it takes to become a star. You might have the love for it, but sometimes you have to look for something else to do. Not everybody is meant to be a star. The entertainment world is very harsh; sometimes even the good ones won't get very far. It's the reality my friend. So, before you start spending money for lessons, think twice.

If you plan to dance on your audition, you have to decide on the type of dance that you would be very comfortable with. Knowing the song by heart is vital, so that you can dance to the beat and really feel the rhythm. For singing, you need two music pieces; one slow and another with a faster tempo. If you are going to act your way to stardom, you'll need a monologue for the auditions. Make sure that you memorized everything so that you do not get lost in the middle of the auditions.

When handing your song to the pianist, do the same. It helps a lot, everybody wants a humble artist. Being humble will actually take you a long way. After performing, thank the judges.

Resumes are also needed in auditions, and will be your initial piece of advertisement. It is best if you showcase your portfolio, your accomplishments and your experiences in the resume. Make sure that your photos are clear and were taken by professionals. This way, the judges will be impressed with the care that you put into the resume.




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