Audition Tips

Land your dream role by staying up-to-date with these audition tips

College Auditions: Preparing to Shine

Tips on how prepare for your college drama school auditions.

Using a Smartphone to Prep a Monologue or Song

All actors practice in front of the mirror when prepping a role, monologue, or song. Luckily, the smartphone is a much more capable actor's assistant.

Performing Arts High School Auditions: Preparation

Are you ready for Performing Arts High School Auditions that are coming up in the fall? Let StageAgent help you get prepared with our latest blog!

How NOT to Audition: Five Key Mistakes to Avoid

There is a lot of advice out there on how to audition. Read here about five things mistakes actors often make, and how to flip them into something positive!

Choosing the Audition Song That Lets YOU Shine

How does one choose an audition song? There are many things to consider. Is this song right for the character? Does it showcase you? Read our tips here.

The National Tour: More Conversations on Casting

StageAgent interviews casting director Alison Franck for another perspective on casting a national tour and more. Read the interview here for some tips.

The National Tour: Casting

StageAgent interviews casting director, Bob Kale, on his perspective with casting national tours. Read the informative and somewhat surprising interview.

Auditioning: The Actual Job of an Actor

When it comes to being an actor, auditioning is the real work. Read how to approach auditions as a unique opportunity to perform for a crowd of few.

How to Prepare Your Music and Talk to an Accompanist

When you’re auditioning for a musical, you must be able to prepare your sheet music and speak confidently to an accompanist. Read some expert tips here.

Auditions: How to Behave in "The Room"

You’re here at last to audition. You got up at 5:00AM, showered, dressed, warmed up. Now, you are waiting to go into "the room". Find out what to do next.

Performing Arts High School Auditions: First Steps

Applying to get into performing arts high schools can lead to big smiles or lots of tears. Read how to prepare your child--and yourself--for this process.

Audition Material That's Right for YOU

Casting associate Kate Lumpkin tells it like it is: in auditioning, there's no pleasing everyone, but you can find the material that's right for YOU.