<p>So I'm auditioning for a theater production at our school sometime this week. The play is "Almost, Maine." I think there's 9 parts for guys, and I'd assume around 20ish guys will be auditioning. I have absolutely no acting experience, but thought that it'd be fun. The director gave us three monologues from the play, and told us to memorize one to audition with.</p>
<p>So can anyone offer any tips for the audition. What volume should I speak at? Is it good/bad to walk around while reading the monologue (I hate standing still)? Where should I face? How much emotion is too much?</p>
<p>^all of those are just examples. Seriously, just tell me everything to know lol. Thanks</p>
<p>My school did Almost, Maine last year for our Fall play.
-Don’t hold yourself back.
-Use the appropriate amount of emotion that conveys the amount of emotion that you want to be conveyed. AKA Enough to make the audience feel how you feel.
-USE THE STAGE. Don’t stand there. </p>
<p>Hey! I act I am Alice for a musical “Alice and Wonderful”, that will show in 2 weeks, I’m so excited! I’ve also done musicals and plays before this</p>
<p>Almost Maine is a great show! Speak loudly, slowly (sort of) and clearly most of all. For some it comes naturally, others have to work to get their volume. Just really project your voice without screaming. My best advice for speaking is enunciate! Do not mumble.</p>
<p>Alright, NEVER STAND STILL. If you stand still during an audition you will not be cast. (that came off ruder than I thought…) Move around and over-exaggerate all of your movements! This is theater! Meaning that you really have to over express yourself in everything you do especially when you do not have props. Move around, and USE YOUR HANDS. Start to pace when saying something, then stop and ponder, or do whatever based on the monologue. Don’t be monotone, use a variety of pitches and expressions.</p>
<p>All I can think of for right now, I really hope you get a great part! :)</p>
<p>@alexharper Haha “move around and use your hands” while speaking. Theater must have been made for me. And thanks for the encouragement haha but I’m ok with any part- just hope I get casted.</p>
<p>aw, good luck! Okay, here’s my advice. I’ve been in >25 shows and am currently playing Hamlet haha… So hopefully this can help you.</p>
<p>1) “moving around” is what we call blocking. Absolutely do some! However, go through the monologue first and decide ahead of time what you’ll do. Try to make it make sense with the text, and don’t move randomly. </p>
<p>2) pick what we call a “focal point” in front of you to a slight angle left or right and use it! Talk to it, keep your eyes there and don’t let them wander. Don’t stare at the director either.</p>
<p>3) don’t think in terms of “acting” think in terms of “doing.” what is the character DOING TO SOMEONE in this piece - shaming? Loving? Convincing? Figure that out, and have a relationship with that other person. Even if it’s your own character.</p>
<p>4) speak clearly and show dynamics in your voice. Don’t shout the whole thing or whisper it either - a little variety!!</p>
<p>5) find places to show different tactics (different “doings”). Make the transitions between these moments clear. These are called “beat changes.” to get good beat changes you must understand what your character wants!</p>
<p>BREAK A LEG and welcome to the dark side ;)</p>
<p>One quick tip for memorizing: stand up and walk around while memorizing. Don’t sit down - you’ll never remember it when you get up on your feet.</p>
<p>I had my audition today. I didn’t memorize it, had to read from the script, and lost my place, but he kept stressing over and over again that I should check tomorrow for a callback. </p>
<p>However I’m starting to have some second thoughts. Idk how time Is gonna work cuz I have basketball practice. Does anyone else here play a sport.</p>
<p>I play varsity volleyball for school (july-November) and Travel Volleyball (Nov-July) and winter track. Auditions for the spring play are in October and I’m going to miss some practieces but they don’t overlap that much. I am in Alice in wonderland with a selective theater group (outside of school) so I go from VB practice (3:00-6:00) to rehearsal (6:15-9:30). I think that if you are playing basketball for the school, you shouldn’t do the musical. The times will overlap for sure unless one practice is early and the other is late.</p>
<p>Well from what I understand, (and dont quote me on these dates) The play is on 11/25/12 and the first basketball game is 11/27/12. Currently it’s preseason and we’re having conditioning every other day at 5:30-8 (although the times can change according to the coach’s schedule.) Theater practices are every other day 3 to (depends on the day.)
So idk.</p>
<p>Uhhhh I ended up getting sick. I was starting to get sick yesterday. Today I got worse, and suffered throughout the day coughing, sneezing, and throat hurting expecting to go to the audition. By the time it was 6th period came though, I couldn’t bear staying another two hours. I went home and that’s where I currently am. I guess there’s always the spring play. Seeing the director will be awkward though next week.</p>
I am Alice for a musical “Alice and Wonderful”, that will show in 2 weeks, I’m so excited! I’ve also done musicals and plays before this</p>