1 Don't do monologues from movies.
If আপনি do a monologue from a movie, people will automatically think 'not like in the movie'. That will make them think negative things, and because you're not like the actor/actress in the movie, they'll most likely think less of your ability.
2 Don't do very well known monologues.
Pieces like the 'To be অথবা not to be' speech from Hamlet, অথবা something like that, the directors have seen those all the time. They get tired of seeing that. It's not unique anymore, and they'll lose interest fast. Do ones that haven't been performed enough, অথবা better yet, one আপনি think they've never seen before. It won't bore them to death and they'll like you've taken the time to find something unusual.
3 Do pieces that fit you.
Make sure that your monologue is relatable. Ask people what their first impression of আপনি is. If আপনি get things like 'ditzy জনপ্রিয় cheerleader' (sorry, just an example) then a piece about someone like that would be good for you. It looks better than if আপনি do a piece about an old man (unless you're that good an actor) but keep to what others see আপনি as. In theatre, appearances DO matter.
4 Make sure your monologue is a good length.
Unless they specifically ask for a certain time, use a piece that is from 30 seconds, to 2 minutes.
5 Don't worry, be happy.
They don't tell আপনি this, but the মিনিট আপনি step into the room, আপনি are auditioning. The directors want someone that's fun to work with, nice, and responsible. The directors are watching everyone, to see their personalities. If you're smiling, talking with people, and in a good mood, they'll like you. If you're sulking in the corner, অথবা being rude অথবা too cocky, they won't like আপনি as much. Help out if someone needs it, and when being introduced, look people in the eye, and use a firm handshake. Sometimes the director doesn't care about your monologue at all. They just want to see what you're like. But still give your all in the piece, because আপনি never know what's going through the directors mind. Above all, smile as much as আপনি can while making it look natural, and be yourself!
6 Enunciate.
While performing, pronounce your words clearly. If you're character talks fast, the director will care আরো about what your voice sounds like and if they can hear you. Go slowly if আপনি can, and speak loud. They want to hear you. আপনি can put so much emotion into your piece, but it's হারিয়ে গেছে if they don't know what you're saying. Water will help clear your throat. Before an audition don't have দুধ অথবা yogurt অথবা anything with too much dairy; it will get mucus in your throat and আপনি won't be able to speak as clearly.
7 Be calm.
While introducing yourself, speak clearly and don't fidget. This will প্রদর্শনী them আপনি are uncomfortable and don't want to be there, whereas if you're confident, head up, looking straight ahead they'll think 'Oh, they really want to be here. They can commit to characters.' And don't step backwards in introductions. That's a sign of weakness. It's a case of the strong survive. A calm, confident exterior will প্রদর্শনী enthusiasm and eagerness. If you're looking at the ground, অথবা not making eye contact in introductions, they'll think আপনি have a problem with being there.
8 Look over your audition.
Make sure আপনি know what your piece is about, what is your characters story? What's going through their mind? And make sure আপনি know how to pronounce everything. I once had a piece where is says "RAM". I thought it meant R-A-M, instead of ram.
9 Don't creep the director out.
While introducing yourself, আপনি may look them in the eye, but while performing if you're staring at them, they'll get freaked out.
10 Emotions.
Get as wide a range of emotions into your piece as possible. Try to প্রদর্শনী your range of abilities. Fid a piece that can let you, অথবা আপনি can manipulate so আপনি can act sad, happy, grief, anger, confusion ect. Be as creative as possible and don't stick to one emotion in the whole audition. Be flexible and change each beat between paragraphs if আপনি can.
11 Take risks.
If you're doing a piece about someone who's grieving, try to see if আপনি can do a dry laugh somewhere in it. Try saying parts different ways. See what feel best.
12 Congratulate yourself.
I If আপনি don't get in, still get yourself some ice cream অথবা something as a reward for trying. If আপনি don't be depressed about not getting in, it will make আপনি feel better পরবর্তি time আপনি do an audition. Keep trying and eventually you'l make your big break.
Above all, have fun!
If আপনি do a monologue from a movie, people will automatically think 'not like in the movie'. That will make them think negative things, and because you're not like the actor/actress in the movie, they'll most likely think less of your ability.
2 Don't do very well known monologues.
Pieces like the 'To be অথবা not to be' speech from Hamlet, অথবা something like that, the directors have seen those all the time. They get tired of seeing that. It's not unique anymore, and they'll lose interest fast. Do ones that haven't been performed enough, অথবা better yet, one আপনি think they've never seen before. It won't bore them to death and they'll like you've taken the time to find something unusual.
3 Do pieces that fit you.
Make sure that your monologue is relatable. Ask people what their first impression of আপনি is. If আপনি get things like 'ditzy জনপ্রিয় cheerleader' (sorry, just an example) then a piece about someone like that would be good for you. It looks better than if আপনি do a piece about an old man (unless you're that good an actor) but keep to what others see আপনি as. In theatre, appearances DO matter.
4 Make sure your monologue is a good length.
Unless they specifically ask for a certain time, use a piece that is from 30 seconds, to 2 minutes.
5 Don't worry, be happy.
They don't tell আপনি this, but the মিনিট আপনি step into the room, আপনি are auditioning. The directors want someone that's fun to work with, nice, and responsible. The directors are watching everyone, to see their personalities. If you're smiling, talking with people, and in a good mood, they'll like you. If you're sulking in the corner, অথবা being rude অথবা too cocky, they won't like আপনি as much. Help out if someone needs it, and when being introduced, look people in the eye, and use a firm handshake. Sometimes the director doesn't care about your monologue at all. They just want to see what you're like. But still give your all in the piece, because আপনি never know what's going through the directors mind. Above all, smile as much as আপনি can while making it look natural, and be yourself!
6 Enunciate.
While performing, pronounce your words clearly. If you're character talks fast, the director will care আরো about what your voice sounds like and if they can hear you. Go slowly if আপনি can, and speak loud. They want to hear you. আপনি can put so much emotion into your piece, but it's হারিয়ে গেছে if they don't know what you're saying. Water will help clear your throat. Before an audition don't have দুধ অথবা yogurt অথবা anything with too much dairy; it will get mucus in your throat and আপনি won't be able to speak as clearly.
7 Be calm.
While introducing yourself, speak clearly and don't fidget. This will প্রদর্শনী them আপনি are uncomfortable and don't want to be there, whereas if you're confident, head up, looking straight ahead they'll think 'Oh, they really want to be here. They can commit to characters.' And don't step backwards in introductions. That's a sign of weakness. It's a case of the strong survive. A calm, confident exterior will প্রদর্শনী enthusiasm and eagerness. If you're looking at the ground, অথবা not making eye contact in introductions, they'll think আপনি have a problem with being there.
8 Look over your audition.
Make sure আপনি know what your piece is about, what is your characters story? What's going through their mind? And make sure আপনি know how to pronounce everything. I once had a piece where is says "RAM". I thought it meant R-A-M, instead of ram.
9 Don't creep the director out.
While introducing yourself, আপনি may look them in the eye, but while performing if you're staring at them, they'll get freaked out.
10 Emotions.
Get as wide a range of emotions into your piece as possible. Try to প্রদর্শনী your range of abilities. Fid a piece that can let you, অথবা আপনি can manipulate so আপনি can act sad, happy, grief, anger, confusion ect. Be as creative as possible and don't stick to one emotion in the whole audition. Be flexible and change each beat between paragraphs if আপনি can.
11 Take risks.
If you're doing a piece about someone who's grieving, try to see if আপনি can do a dry laugh somewhere in it. Try saying parts different ways. See what feel best.
12 Congratulate yourself.
I If আপনি don't get in, still get yourself some ice cream অথবা something as a reward for trying. If আপনি don't be depressed about not getting in, it will make আপনি feel better পরবর্তি time আপনি do an audition. Keep trying and eventually you'l make your big break.
Above all, have fun!
