“At the end of the day, a good monologue doesn’t need to be flashy. It just needs to be honest, specific, and grounded in something that makes us want to keep watching you.”
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“Casting teams should still lead with talent, training, and storytelling ability. But I understand the temptation—and sometimes the necessity—of factoring in an actor’s digital reach.”
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“Why is it that auditions so often feel like an endurance test rather than a collaborative process? Shouldn’t directors be rooting for every actor who walks in? Shouldn’t the room feel like a space where people can do their best work instead of some kind of theatrical Hunger Games?”
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“Community theatre actors deserve a timely yes or no after auditions, not just as a professional courtesy but as a fundamental show of respect for their time, energy, and passion.”
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“There is nothing that someone singing 32 bars from another musical would tell me than if they sang a piece from the show they're auditioning for.”
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“What song is very important to you? Whatever it is, it warrants being heard. The people sitting behind the table deserve to hear YOU sing it.”
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“Many audition tip lists will share things you should have done weeks or months before stepping into the room. And while training, research, rehearsal, and resume cultivation are essential pieces of the auditioning puzzle, here are six suggestions that I, as director, encourage you to follow if you’re stepping into the audition room today.”
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How many times have you thought, “I should have gotten that role!” after the casting has been announced and your name is not on the list? How do you handle that news?
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“I can assure you that no matter what I hear when I listen to someone audition, I will never subject my prospective cast to what I was subjected to. I use what talents I have to lift them up, to get them into character when rehearsals begin, to make sure the stage is set from the wings when opening night comes.”
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“Let’s say both actors did just as wonderful in their auditions; then the nitpicking has to go even further. Does one actor look more perfect for the role? What in their resume sets them apart from other performers? When auditions are equal in quality, digging deeper and considering every possibility can help a director cast the best choice.”
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“When actors are dishonest about their conflicts, it can throw an entire rehearsal period off.”
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“Take rejection as an opportunity to work on living so you can bring even more layers to your next audition or experience on stage.”
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