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SOK Office & Studio: 20 S. Main St. #22 Janesville, WI 53545
Located Downtown in the Olde Towne Mall
Phone: 608-758-1451 Fax: 608-758-2325
Email: footlights@spotlightonkids.org
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1.
"What do directors look for?" is an
often-asked question. Every director is
different, but generally a good attitude and
enthusiasm are good qualities to have.
Everyone has some talent - but if the person with
the "talent" thinks that
he/she is a "star", most directors will
cast the less-talented person who has a more
cooperative attitude. Theatre is a collaborative
art form. An auditionee has to come across as
if he/she really wants the part and is willing to
work with others.
2. Parents: Try to make the audition experience as painless as possible for your child by stressing the process and not the final outcome. Let your child know that he/she might be nervous - everyone is - but the important thing is that he/she went through it. ("Not everyone can be in the show, maybe you won't get the part, but the important thing is that you tried to get a part.") 3. If you do not get cast for a show, it is appropriate to call the director to find out why. It's a good idea to explain that you want the information in order to learn from the experience. Sometimes people don't get cast just because directors need someone who's taller or shorter, for example. Casting often has nothing to do with talent - it has everything to do with attitude, however. 4. Please pick material that is age appropriate; if you are only 12 years old, do not select material from an adult show. No 10-year-old Willy Lomans, please. 5. Be aware of time limits - you will be cut off. It's best to prepare something a bit shorter than the cut-off time. 6. Please pick songs that are both age-appropriate and range-appropriate. No child under 16 should be singing from Evita or The Phantom of the Opera, for example. If the song is too high or too low, either get another version or choose another song. Always bring music to the audition; do not use tapes. Pick the part of the song that best shows off your singing voice. 7. Dress appropriately. You don't have to be in your "Sunday best", but torn jeans and t-shirts don't make it. Wear shoes you can move around in - no open-toe sandals. There's also no need to wear make-up, please dress your age. 8. Parents: Remind your child that if he/she is watching others audition, he/she should be very supportive, should not talk or be disruptive, and should applaud (when appropriate). The audition process starts the moment your child enters the theatre. 9. General rules of thumb: no chewing gum or candy, long hair should be tied back, be pleasant to everyone, don't get on stage and make excuses (ex. "I have a cold today", "My brother has my music"), and above all - HAVE FUN!!! |
