Audition Workbook

Auditioning is a skill. Students (and professionals) can do a great deal of work throughout the year to help make their auditions a positive and successful experience. This workbook takes them through from beginning to end... and even what to do after their audition has taken place. While it is tailored to musical theatre, much of the advice can be applied to any kind of audition. (Interviews, too.) It is designed to encourage the students to think critically and creatively and is appropriate for third grade and up, providing they are a precocious-for-the-times third grader. Younger students may need the assistance of a parent or older sibling. Readers of all ages may need to look up certain words, but that is an important skill to practice, too.

Table of contents include: How to Get the Most out of the Workbook, Evaluating the Past, What is an Audition, When Does an Audition Start, Health Prep, Headshot and Resume, What to Wear, Slate, Dance Portion, Acting Portion, Vocal Portion, Leave like You Started, After the Audition, General Notes on Effective Practicing, Audition Worksheet

"How do I know if my child will find this workbook beneficial?"

 Good question! Ask them any of the following questions: 

-What is a slate and why is it important? 

-How do you choose a song or monologue that's best for you and the show you are auditioning for? 

-What does your voice need to be healthy for an audition, and why?

-What foods should you eat and which should you avoid before an audition, and why?

-How can you best present yourself at the audition when not performing prepared material? (What to say, what to wear, how to behave, etc.)

-What steps can you take to prepare material for your audition so that you feel truly confident? 

-Do your nerves ever keep you from doing your best in an audition?  

-What is the purpose of an audition and what specific traits are the directors looking for? (Hint: 'a good singer/dancer/actor' isn't a clear enough answer. What do the directors really need to see? What is it they are looking for in each cast member and for the show as a whole?)

-How long should your song or monologue be if there is no indicated length in the audition materials, and why? 

-If you are not a strong dancer (consistent ability to do clean technical movements such as pirouettes, fouette turns, straddle leaps, etc.), what can you do to make the dance audition less intimidating and to 'show' yourself as well as possible? 

...but my child gets into every production they audition for, or gets every role that they want. So they don't need to improve their audition skills, right? 

A common and understandable misconception. "Better than" does not mean "good." I welcome the opportunity to discuss this with you in depth! For now, consider asking them the above questions to see what their knowledge level is. If you live in Buckhead or Marietta, I suggest scheduling a status consultation. Your child will perform their audition material for me and I will give them a full breakdown of their strengths, weaknesses, and how to go about the work they need to do. 

Ordering:

*All of the money collected goes toward creating educational materials and providing scholarships for training to deserving students. Taking enough lessons to work through all of the information in the workbook would cost a minimum of $1800. The workbook has the added benefit of being something the student can refer back to at any time. Now that we have raised enough money to cover the next project, a PDF version is available for only $10. The original in-house printed version is still available for $40. 

Discounts are available for schools and educational theatre programs. Email cmoultonstudio@gmail.com to discuss options.

Order a PDF Version - $10

On Patreon - click HERE. As is the case with all such services of convenience, Patreon charges fees to you and to the seller. It charges an additional fee to iOS users. If you would like to avoid such fees, email cmoultonstudio@gmail.com to arrange paying by cash or check. You will gain access to the PDF through Patreon as soon as they process payment. 

On Venmo - Search @cmoultonstudio or use the QR code below. If it asks you for a four-digit code, that is 2353. It is appreciated, but not required, if you add $2 to cover fees. In the memo, include Audition Workbook and your email address. All my Venmo transactions are private, so no one will be able to see your information. You should receive your PDF through email from me within 24 hours.

AN IMPORTANT NOTE:

The workbook is not nearly as effective if the student does not do the written exercises. If a student is using the PDF, they should print out a copy or use a separate notebook to complete the written portions.

Order a Physical Copy - $40

-Physical copies of the workbooks are printed in-house by students on regular 10x14 paper and are $40. That is ten dollars less than the standard cost of one thirty-minute private lesson with the instructor. The price is for the knowledge in the book and the cost of in-house printing, not for what would be an additional cost of a company to print and bind it. 

To pay by Venmo - Search @cmoultonstudio or use the QR code below. If it asks you for a four-digit code, that is 2353. Include Audition Workbook, your email address, and your mailing address is the memo. All of my Venmo transactions are private, so others will not be able to see your information. You will receive an email to arrange drop-off or to let you know that it has been mailed. 

To pay by cash or check - Email cmoultonstudio@gmail.com and we can discuss options regarding payment and delivery.