Hollywood Audition Tips

Are you looking to become a successful Hollywood actor or actress? If you are, the process all gets started with an audition. An audition is where you are able to land a job or walk away empty handed. To ensure you don’t walk away disappointed, please continue reading on.

As previously stated, the audition process is the first step in landing a Hollywood acting job. However, the process does not start at the audition itself. You need to practice and prepare for your audition at home. This is important for newcomers, as you may be nervous and rightfully so, but never let that nervousness show. Practice your monologue or reading lines as much as possible. Do so alone in front of your mirror, as well as with someone you know and trust. It is preferable if that individual is one who is comfortable providing you with positive and negative feedback.

In addition to practicing for an audition, it is also important to perfect your appearance. Makeup can help to improve your appearance, but it should be tasteful and not overdone. If you will be doing your own makeup, as opposed to hiring a professional, practice at home. Next, try on clothes. When auditioning, there are many who want to be comfortable. Yes, this is good, but never walk into an audition wearing your comfort clothes, especially if they consist of an old pair of jeans, shorts, or sweatpants. An audition is just like a traditional job interview, one that you should come to dressed professionally.

Whether you attend a scheduled audition or an open casting call, you will not be alone. The waiting room will be filled with other hopeful, aspiring actors. If you have a scheduled audition, you shouldn’t have to wait too long. However, if you do, do not let the wait get you down. No matter how nervous or frustrating it can be, you need to walk into the audition room with a smile on your face. It doesn’t matter whether that smile is real or fake, but it needs to be there. The initial walk in is your first chance to make a good, pleasant impression.

As previously stated, you may have to wait a short period of time for your turn at a scheduled audition or casting call. Although a wait can be distracting, show up early. You should never show up late, especially for a scheduled meeting. If you do, you may lose your time slot. For open casting calls, you could be one of thousands that show up, so be sure to arrive early. Sometimes, the casting crew doesn’t even make it through the whole line.

If you are a beginner, never state so. Chances are the casting crew already has your resume. Never, outright state that you are new to acting, that it is your first audition, or that you hadn’t had the chance to practice your lines. You might assume this gives you an advantage if you deliver the best lines ever, but even still it can hurt you.

Speaking of beginners, if you are new to auditioning for acting roles, you will likely make a mistake. After all, seasoned actors and actresses make mistakes on screen. So, it is not unexpected for you to have one. Never highlight your mistake or ask for a chance to correct it. If you slipup on your lines, continue on. The ability to recover from a mistake is just as important as delivering perfect lines.

The above mentioned tips are just a few of the many that can prepare you for a Hollywood audition, but they are the easiest to implement. Most importantly, always be prepared. Never walk into an audition not knowing material that was provided to you or what you are auditioning for. Also, remember that an audition process is just like a traditional job interview, just with a lot more speaking involved.