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 I applied for 'Seconds Out', a new musical by Terry Williams. I am playing the second female lead and swing for the lead. It's based on Freddie Mills, champion boxer in the 40's. My first PCR job which I can include all the skills I've trained in - singing, dancing and acting. Perfect!

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Stage Acting Advice - for your next theatre audition

Be prepared for your theatre audition
Read the audition notice which will tell you what you need for the auditions. For example if you need to send in headshots and resumes or take dance clothes to the audition. Aside from that, the notice will tell you what else you need: a song, dance, a devised piece.

Before your stage audition

Find a monologue – similar to the play you are auditioning for. Be aware of play types – dramas, tragedies, comedies and classics.

Memorise your monologue – most directors won’t cast people who read off a script during their first audition.

Bring copies of your resume and headshots to hand out at your audition – there might be a panel of people auditioning you.

Arrive early to give yourself time to warm up. You may also have to sign up to do your audition in a certain time slot. Have confidence – get into character so you’re ready to give a 100% performance once your audition starts.

Learn your stage directions

In a script you might see the following stage directions:

SL: Stage Left
SR: Stage Right
DSL: Downstage Left
DSR: Downstage Right – Moving toward the audience on your right
USL: Upstage Left – Moving to the back of the stage, left
USR: Upstage Right – Moving to the back of the stage, right

During your audition - Have a voice

A stage actor’s voice is one of their most precious possessions, so look after your voice following PCR’s tips:

Before your performance or audition and between scenes drink water that is room temperature or warm. Cold water will constrict your vocal cords.

Support your voice in auditions and shows by projecting correctly from the diaphragm. Before an audition for theatre warm up your voice by breathing deeply, and support the voice from your stomach. Your throat should be open and most importantly relaxed.

Finally, be loud and annunciate – the audience need to hear you, whether this is your audition panel or opening night audience. To be successful in auditions and castings and develop your stage presence your audience need to not only be able to hear you but also understand what you’re saying. The theatre is a large open space and the sound and sharpness of your voice can easily be lost. Theatre actors must make a conscious effort to annunciate so that by the time their voices reach the audience; their words are easy to understand.

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