Preparing for Auditions (Theater)

When the director asks you to come for a second audition.

• closed audition

• cold audition

• lyrics

• call-back

Short scene taken from a script to be used in auditions.

• "selling the song"

• open audition

• cuttings/sides

• cold audition

You receive the cutting just before you walk on stage to an audition.

• cold audition

• cuttings

• open audition

• call-back

You receive the cutting in time to rehearse before the audition.

• cold audition

• open audition

• closed audition

• prepared audition

You shouldn't read the play before an audition. You want your portrayal to be fresh.

• True

• False

It is important to be punctual for an audition, if not early.

• True

• False

If you don't get a part at first, you should whine to get the directors attention. He is more likely to cast you next time.

• True

• False

Dress neatly and comfortably for auditions.

• True

• False

If you have already auditioned for a director before, there is no need to state your name, because they are sure to remember you.

• True

• False

Don't worry about making mistakes on lines at your audition. The director is looking past the words for good characterization.

• True

• False