Audition Attire

[Stage Addict]

Posted: 6/26/06 at 3:18pm

I know this has probably been answered, but I couldn't find anything when I did a quick search..

I'm auditioning for a community theater show tomorrow..it is a straight comedy. I know I should wear something comfortable but I'm not sure how comfortable...

Would nice jeans and a nice tee shirt be appropriate?
I've auditioned for shows before, but this is the first time in a while and I'm a little out of the loop. =)

[Over_the_Moon]

Posted: 6/26/06 at 4:30pm

Jeans and a nice shirt are fine. Be comfortable but look presentable. I would suggest a shirt with no commercial writing on it, but just show who you are.

Also, if you're familiar with the show, try to look the part you're auditioning for subtly. If it's a sexy character, wear your hair down with red lipstick (unless of course, you are a man). When I auditioned for Zaneeta in the Music Man, I had my hair up in a bow. That way, the director can see you in the part.

Hope that helped. Break a leg!

[The Wardrobe]

Posted: 6/27/06 at 2:29pm

Totally break a leg, sorry I couldn't respond in time. But could someone help me. I'm auditioning for the Wardrobe from Beauty and the Beast (hence, my title) and I was wondering what I should do about my appearance, it's for school, just so you know.

~ Wardrobe

[soapguy17]

Posted: 6/27/06 at 4:51pm

Recently there was a production near in town and the Wardorbe wore this HUGE, VERY HOT, Coustume. Just wear something nice casual clothing.

[Over_the_Moon]

Posted: 6/27/06 at 5:50pm

Wear a wardrobe. Not a costume, an actual wardrobe. Just saw holes in it. They won't think you're weird. Really.

[soapguy17]

Posted: 6/27/06 at 5:56pm

Um. . . .Ignore her. All that face paint as as seeped through her pores and is attacking her brain. Dress Nicely, No wood.

[The Wardrobe]

Posted: 6/27/06 at 6:56pm

LOL! Thanks, well like they were talking about hair and I was wondering if there was anything I could wear to show me in character, without the huge, heavy, very expensive costume, which I've seen, and not a real wardrobe.

[dramatothemax]

Posted: 6/28/06 at 6:01pm

Personally I would never wear jeans to an audition. Look professional! If you're a guy, wear nice slacks and a dress shirt, but no tie...Girls shouldn't wear short skirts or jeans or flip flops either. Nice dress pants or skirt are perfect. The skirt should be knee length or a little lower.

I once saw a girl audition for college with low rider jeans, a halter that did not fit her...and a sparkly belt. OH! And flip flops...for real homie?

looking professional is the key!!!!

[MarkRascati]

Posted: 6/28/06 at 6:55pm

No writing, and nothing busy.


Especially no costumes. That's incredibly cheesy.

[The Wardrobe]

Posted: 6/29/06 at 2:15pm

Thanks you guys! Especially dramatothemax, who helped me with a monologue search! If anyone has a different show girl/prima donna monologue, I'd like to compare. I really want this part!

[triplethreat]

Posted: 6/29/06 at 4:31pm

i agree with dramatothemax. slacks and dress shirt for guys and a skirt and nice blouse for girls

[The Wardrobe]

Posted: 6/29/06 at 4:51pm

Cool, anything about color? I'm going to be under a spotlight? I am also pale skinned and blonde, and a girl. (hence the part i'm auditioning for, see my sig, pic, username if you don't understand from there, contact me and get help ) That was a joke

[Over_the_Moon]

Posted: 6/29/06 at 4:53pm

I don't understand why no one agrees with me about the wardrobe. You can find them cheap at Goodwill or SalvAl

[The Wardrobe]

Posted: 6/29/06 at 5:04pm

Let's think, *grins* umm, they're heavy, awkward, and likely to make me lose the part, cause no one wants a loon in the cast. Believe me.

[Over_the_Moon]

Posted: 6/29/06 at 5:20pm

If your directors have a problem with loons, then they're in the wrong business.

[The Wardrobe]

Posted: 6/29/06 at 5:24pm

It's a high school musical, not the show thank gosh, but regardless, that's loony!

[Dancinblondie]

Posted: 6/29/06 at 6:52pm

I know we're just talking about high school musicals right now. I just thought I'd share a fun auditioning tidbit:

Idina Menzel painted her face green for her Wicked audition

that always makes me giggle

[The Wardrobe]

Posted: 6/29/06 at 7:03pm

That's pretty funny, and cool! I love Idina Menzel! Is she still married to Taye Diggs?

You know what else is cool? I just got my Thespian card in the mail! WHOO-HOO!

~ Wardrobe

[Over_the_Moon]

Posted: 6/29/06 at 11:11pm

This is what I wore when I auditioned a little over a year ago. They said I was just too perfect for the part, whatever that means.

[Cruel_Sandwich]

Posted: 6/29/06 at 11:23pm

w00t.

[The Wardrobe]

Posted: 6/30/06 at 11:28am

HAHAHAHAHAHA! Ok I totally get why you're too perfect for the part, and that's well, that's nice dear. Whatever makes you happy.

[broadway_baby_17]

Posted: 6/30/06 at 12:49pm

"Personally I would never wear jeans to an audition. Look professional!"

but what if its your character?? i mean im auditioning for scout next week in "To Kill a Mockingbird" and i was thinking about wearing jeans or maybe my kakie(however you spell it)shorts because i think coming all dressed up would make you look so out of character that they wouldnt chose you but idk

[The Wardrobe]

Posted: 6/30/06 at 1:33pm

I think that makes sense, but could someone help me with colors and hair (see previous posts for knowledge on my appearance. And i think it would make more sense if you wore overalls, but anyway. Break a leg!

[dramatothemax]

Posted: 6/30/06 at 1:42pm

Yeah but if I'm auditioning for Maureen in Rent, I'm not going to wear leather pants! If you have the voice for the part, or you can act the part, they'll want you. Just because you dress the part doesn't mean you're right for the role. An audition is an audition. Trust me, if it's one thing that directors and college reps love about us LVA kids is that we ALWAYS LOOK PROFESSIONAL. They eat it up. They actually get pissed when people wear jeans, they don't take you seriously.

[The Wardrobe]

Posted: 6/30/06 at 1:51pm

Good point, but could I still get some help with my hair, cause I have no idea about my hair. Srry but i want this part really bad and I haven't been onstage since October, I've been techie 150% I even got an award for it! LHS Tony's you may laugh but I have the trophy and everything. Not to mention I got my thespian card yesterday HOORAY! Hey that rhymed, cool.