Preparing Your Audition Book

Auditioning is scary enough without having to worry about having all the right materials with you

. Before you step foot into that chorus call, equity principal audition, or any other type of audition, you need to have the right tools for the job. The following is a guide of audition tips for actors and singers regarding what you should have with you when you are called on to show your stuff.

Actors who do not sing need to have a plethora of monologues. It can be very difficult to find original material but everything around you can be inspiration. The movie you saw last night about the lawyer might have a great dramatic monologue while the off-Broadway show you've been hearing so much about might be perfect for the comedic speech you've been searching for. Just keep reading, keep searching, and keep memorizing. You should have at least two dramatic, two comedic, and two Shakespearian monologues under your belt at any given time. You should also work on character voices for when you are asked to read different parts in an audition.

For singers, you must have a little more than those aforementioned monologues. You never know what you will be asked to sing. Even if you are auditioning for a specific show they might ask to hear something else from "your book." This is why you need to keep your binder filled with songs that are clearly marked for the accompanist and that you have rehearsed. Never bring unprepared or underprepared materials to an audition!

Again, you should have a wide range of songs and styles that you can use to show off your voice. Have songs that show your low register, your high register, songs that you can belt, ballads, legitimate theatre pieces, pop styles, and up tempo anthems. It is always a good idea to have a few key pieces you can pull out on a moment's notice. These are your "go to" numbers. Ideally, you know what your "type" is. You should know if you're a leading man or a character actor. Find pieces that showcase your talents as well as present the type of role you would like to play. When auditioning for a specific show, it is always good to have one prepared piece from that show.

Additional materials for your book include headshots of different styles (if you have more than one), resumes, business cards, and a pen. With these tools in your arsenal you can focus on showing off your talents and not scrambling to borrow someone else's sheet music!

by: Mark Etinger

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