The Audition Test

What is an audition?

• A rehearsal before the play production.

• A tryout for a play.

• A monologue

What types of auditions are commonly used? Select all that apply.

• Duets

• Cattle Call

• Cold Read

• Prepared

• Callbacks

Who is responsible for casting a play or musical?

• The Director

• The Choreographer

• The Producer

• The Company

What do you call an introduction that presents your name and performance selection before staring an audition?

• A monologue

• An elevator speech

• A slate

• An elevator speech

A callback audition usually requires...?

• A prepared scene from the production

• Choreography from the musical

• A memorized monologue or song

• A cold read

• All of the above at the director's discretion.

Should you read or watch the production before an audition?

• No, don't learn anything.

• Yes, do your research so you can be prepared for the production

• None of these answers are correct.

What is the director's job? Select all that apply.

• To create the setting and costumes for the play.

• To analyze the should and create an artist concept for how it will be performed.

• To coach the dancers and singers into being better performers.

• To choose actors who will be bring the characters to life.

A 2nd, 3rd, or 4th audition to help consider an actor/singer/dancer for a role is referred to as a...?

• Audition

• Callback

• Monologue

• Sides

What does a good audition look like? Select all that apply.

• The actor can interpret the character vocally and physically.

• The actor breaks down in the middle of the audition.

• Growth potential.

• They should up and improvise their performance.

• They are attentive and prepared.

What does a bad audition look like? Select all that apply.

• The actor is unprepared.

• The actor has read the play and can play the roles assigned as needed.

• The actor is egotistical.

• The actor is unable to fit the role vocally and physically.