DRA 224 - Musical Theatre Auditions

1. Break down typical industry expectations for actors at musical theatre auditions.
   1. Establish the procedures utilized by the majority of casting professionals for musicals.
   2. Determine what musical theatre casting professionals deem standard for actor preparation details.
   3. Develop an ability to consistently arrive at audition settings with comprehensive preparation.
   4. Demonstrate exceptional etiquette for communicating with an accompanist.
2. Distinguish effective attributes of songs from musicals in audition settings.
   1. Examine selected songs from effective lyricists and composers with focus on performance qualities in an audition setting.
   2. Characterize aspects of the song as either effective or ineffective within an audition setting.
   3. Compare potential songs in an actor’s own book in order to select effective contrasting material.
3. Perform multiple songs that show an actor’s range with effective audition techniques.
   1. Select effective audition songs for one’s own repertoire.
   2. Incorporate truthful behavior into solo performances.
   3. Integrate dynamic choices into audition material.
   4. Demonstrate an ability to effectively transition into, between, and out of audition material.
4. Organize audition material efficiently.
   1. Produce effective audition songs from well-written plays.
   2. Prepare headshots and resumes for audition submissions.
   3. Construct an easily accessed audition book.
5. Classify industry expectations for musicals in callback settings.
   1. Outline the process of typical musical callback processes.
   2. Illustrate the industry standard of working with other professionals at a callback.
6. Generate ability to consistently share truthful and dynamic acting in callback settings.
   1. Establish tools for effectively analyzing a scene in a short time period.
   2. Perform audition sides in a cold read format.
7. Prioritize potential professional opportunities.
   1. Establish standards for evaluating audition opportunities.
   2. Develop an effective system that allows for effective assessment of contract offers.
8. Assess how effective performances are in the context of the audition process.
   1. Critique audition style performances of peers with objective, constructive, and considerate criticism.
   2. Develop an ability to constructively receive feedback.