Auditions can be a nerve racking experience, which is why it is important to give
yourself every possible chance to prepare so that you can walk in feeing relaxed and confident. Not only will you make a better impression on the panel, but you will free yourself up to perform with enjoyment and spontaneity.
The first thing to ensure before an audition is exactly what you are required to prepare. Some auditions like to see rehearsed speeches. If this is the case find out what nature of speech they would like to see, whether classical or modern; comic or dramatic; whether you require an accent and so on. If they are fairly open about your choice of speech, be sure to choose something that relates to the part that you are auditioning for that way they can get a clear vision of you in the role.
Often nowadays, actors are required to attend workshop auditions. The advantage of workshops is that you get a longer period to showcase your talent, anywhere from an hour to a full day. If you are attending a workshop audition be wary of trying to get noticed'. If you concentrate your energy on trying to stand out from the crowd you may come across as arrogant. The key is to engage and perform with energy and confidence, without being overbearing or too loud.
If you are attending a casting call for a film or television project you are more likely to read from a script during the audition. If you are given the script beforehand learn it. You may still have your script with you in the casting, but the more time you can spend with your eyes lifted from the page the more they will see of you and the better your chance of success.
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