The Audition Progress

Auditions may be the single most nerve racking exercise out there. Actually no, scrap that- call backs are.

Las week we had auditions for the musical 'The Wiz'. I originally went for the part of the Scarecrow, and was unsuccessful, I did however get a call back for the part of Addaperle- The Good Witch Of The North. For those who don't know, The Wiz is like the rock version of the Wizard Of Oz.

Now, I just thought I would share will you all, my tips on how to survive an audition and let you know of some of the things I would've done differently.

Firstly, DON'T BE SO NERVOUS YOU CAN'T DO ANYTHING! A little bit of nerves can be a good thing, if you channel that energy into something positive but if you are so nervous that you can't even sing the high notes (which is exactly what I did) you will regret it. Don't be so nervous that you are limiting your ability- it will honestly get you nowhere.

Don't get so upset if you don't get the role you wanted. Now, I didn't have this trouble as I was pretty sure I did so badly in my audition that I wouldn't have gotten anything, I thought I did even worse in the call backs. But, one of my friends was 100% sure she had gotten Dorothy before she even walked into the audition, and she ended up getting a chorus role and naturally was (and is) very disappointed. But, although it may sound bad I am glad she didn't get it as it did ground her a little. She has always thought she was miles above everyone else and this minor step back in her career, I think, will do her some good. That aside, just remember that even if you didn't get the part you wanted, more opportunities will come and one day you will get the role you were after. Heads up, there is always next time. But, there is absolutely nothing wrong with a chorus role, I love being a part of the chorus, you meet more people that way!

ENJOY IT! Musicals are one of the most enjoyable things out there. I would honestly perform in musicals my whole life if I could (and I want to one day, I just need to work on my singing. as its not that great) If you go in with all these nerves and doubts you are wasting the opportunity to make some truly amazing friends and memories. Let yourself go, and GO FOR IT.

I wish anyone reading this good luck, whether it be for an audition, call back or anything along those lines, I hope you all enjoy yourselves and do well.

oh! And I did get Addaperle by the way! Rehearsals started Wednesday!