AUDITIONS
WHAT DOES MY CHILD NEED TO PREPARE?
30 seconds to 1 minute of a song that showcase their singing AND acting abilities the best.
Please have your child sing with ACCOMPANIMENT tracks only. This means there are no vocals singing with them. We need to know if they can hold pitch and rhythm all on their own and it is also hard to hear their voice when there is another person singing with them. If you have any trouble finding an accompaniment track or need suggestions, please let us known we can help!
Please email your audition track ahead of auditions to goldentickettheatre@gmail.com to help our audition process go fast and efficiently.
HOW DO I CHOOSE A SONG?
Your song is the moment to show us all you got. We want to see you show off all your skills that includes everything listed below. If you have a character from the show in mind, pick a song that represents that character well, you may even pick a song from the musical you are auditioning if you would like! But again this is the moment we get to see all you can do, so let us see your best! Musical theater songs are encouraged.
WHAT DO WE LOOK FOR IN AN AUDITION?
CHARACTER
*Emotional, physical believability and commitment to character
*Noticeable tactics toward an objective
*Gestures, facial expression, movement that has a purpose and is consistent
SINGING TECHNIQUE
*Pitch
*Articulation
*Rhythm
*Tempo
*Projection
*Breath Support
*Expression and emotion
OVERALL
*Concentration and commitment to moment to moment choices
*Integration of voice, body, and acting to create a believable character
*Preparation, everything is memorized and well practiced
*Confidence!!!!
WHAT SHOULD MY ACTOR EXPECT DURING AUDITIONS?
Everyone enrolled in our program is required to attend auditions in its entirety. First, we will start by introducing the teachers and guidelines for auditioning and how to be a supportive and positive audience member. Everyone will audition in front of one another. We believe this is a great learning opportunity to grow as performers. Yes, it can be unnerving to get up in front of our peers, but we are all a team and rooting for one another to succeed. Learning from observation is a great tool in the world of theater, especially among our youth!
After everyone performs their songs, the teachers will chat and ask some actors to read or sing from the script. Again, this will be done in front of everyone. Not everyone will be asked to read or called to read for the character they want.
HOW DO WE PICK WHO GETS TO READ AND FOR WHAT CHARACTER?
We base it all on what you did with that initial song audition! So again, pick a song that showcases you the best! A song that will hit on all the aspects we look for when watching your audition. We cannot stress that confidence plays a huge factor in how your audition will go. Practice in front of friends and family before to help ease those nerves.