How to Audition for a Play if You're a Kid

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Call the director

   You might want to go on the theaters website.
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   Step 2: if you saw a flyer for it

   If you need a song prepared, get it.
   
   You usually won't have to sing a long one, so sing a short song, but make sure it's from a musical! That way the director will see your passion for theatre! Don't sing anything like 'Happy Birthday'
   
   though, because everyone knows that song.
   
   It will come across to the director that you did not prepare for the audition.], Actors need to be punctual, show the director that you can do anything he/she needs you to do. ,, If you are, just look at one place in the place you're auditioning for the play, and focus on that, that will make you forget about everything, and it'll make your voice get louder. , He/She may give you time to think about how you will say your line(s) in that section.
   
   Always aim for a callback. , If you have a sore throat, tell the director, and the director won't push you too' hard.
   
   Do your best. , (Or tell right then.) ,
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   Step 3: then the number is usually on it

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   Step 4: if you heard from a friend

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   Step 5: ask them.

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   Step 6: Make sure you schedule your Time and Date so you don't forget.

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   Step 7: When the day comes

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   Step 8: look your best and get to the theater ON TIME or EARLY.

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   Step 9: The director will normally talk to the kids before having them sing.

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    Step 10: Sing your best

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    Step 11: and don't be shy!

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    Step 12: Now the director will give you scripts

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    Step 13: and assign you a part to read.

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    Step 14: Read loud and clear.

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    Step 15: When the audition is over

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    Step 16: you can go home

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    Step 17: if you get cast the director will call you.

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    Step 18: If you get a part and you don't want it talk to the director and tell them nicely.

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