1. Be friendly but professional – greet the auditioners but do not invade "their space" (behind the table, usually) unless invited.
2. Be respectful of the audition pianist. Trust his or her skills, but make sure you get the accompaniment you need through clearly printed sheet music and succinct directions on how the music should be played.
3. Dress appropriately. Don't try to costume yourself in the role you're auditioning for.
TOP 3 TIPS FOR A GREAT AUDITION:
1. Most important: remember that those auditioning you want you to be perfect for the part. They're not judging you, they're trying to determine your rightness.
2. Be ready to adapt your audition on the spot according to what the auditioners ask of you.
3. Be prepared! If you're not ready, don't audition. Don't sing a song you don't know well or whose accompaniment has not been properly arranged.
WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR IN A MUSICAN/ACTOR?:
1. Above all, believability in a part and rightness for a part.
2. Good musicianship--pitch, rhythm, phrasing, understanding of the material.
3. Someone that the creative team wants to work with; that is, someone who will both follow direction and bring new ideas and creativity to the production.
ADVICE FOR ACTORS JUST MOVING TO THE CITY:
1. Be patient. It only takes one good part to get your career started.
2. See everything that's playing to remain current.
