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WorksheetsAuditioning
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 15mins
An actor's headshot should be
clear
focus on the actor
in color
up to date
all of the above
An actor's headshot is useful because
It helps the casting agent see who they are dealing with ahead of time.
It's fun to have nice pictures of ourselves.
It helps the director remember you after your audition is over.
It's just tradition.
A & C
You can use the same headshot for up to ten years.
Yes
No
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
Don't worry about making mistakes on lines at your audition. The director is looking past the words for good characterization.
True
False
What is a Monologue
A speech given by one actor alone on stage.
How an actor tries out for a part
A speech given by one actor, with or without others on stage.
The term for where the audience sits, or refers to the audience as a whole
Describe an Open Audition
Anyone is allowed to come audition, everyone can see others’ auditions
Only select people may audition, small groups taken in at a time.
Auditionees have 60-90 seconds to perform, Auditonees have numbers, huge groups audition.
Actors have been narrowed down from the initial audition
Describe a Closed Audition
Anyone is allowed to come audition, everyone can see others’ auditions
Only select people may audition, small groups taken in at a time.
Auditionees have 60-90 seconds to perform, Auditonees have numbers, huge groups audition.
Actors have been narrowed down from the initial audition
Describe a Cattle Call Audition
Anyone is allowed to come audition, everyone can see others’ auditions
Only select people may audition, small groups taken in at a time.
Auditionees have 60-90 seconds to perform, Auditonees have numbers, huge groups audition.
Actors have been narrowed down from the initial audition
How do actors get roles?
Interviews
Being famous, people call them up
Auditioning and showing they're the best fit
Bribing the director
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
If you do not receive a call back, you will not be cast.
True
False
It is acceptable to ask the director questions.
True
False
It is best to think of an audition like a 4 min one man show
True
False
IN a monologue you must know who you are talking to, Where you are and what you are doing.
True
False
What should an actor not bring to an audition?
Headshots
A prepared song
A bag with spare clothes and water
Flowers for the casting director
What is Stage Presence
Being confident standing on stage, commanding audience attention
Standing on stage
The term for other actors on stage with you
Being scared to perform
Which of these is NOT a Theatre definition for cast?
The group of actors in a production
Throwing a fishing line out as far as you can
Creating the list of who is in a play/movie/tv show
