There are many audition situations where an intro might be needed; movies, acting schools, musical performances or school auditions will all require you to introduce yourself and the piece you plan to do. Sometimes they will also want to know why you choose the piece or why you are auditioning. While the actual auditioning process will vary depending on what you are auditioning for, there is a simple way to give a good intro on your big day.
Instructions
1. Know what you are auditioning for. This may seem basic but it isn't always obvious. Study the music of the band or watch the director's previous movies. Understand the "tone" or mood they are working toward. This will help you feel confidant when standing in front of the judges or interviewers.
2. Write what you plan to say and keep it simple and easy to memorize. Your performance will be what knocks them out, but the intro tells them who you are. State your name, age if relevant or the age range that you can play, the part you are trying out for, the monologue or piece you will be playing and in case they ask, a quirky, interesting anecdote about why you choose that piece. The anecdote should only be a sentence or two, not a life story.
3. Memorize the intro and practice it in front of peers or a person in a similar position to those who will be judging the audition, like an acting coach or musical director. Ask them for advice and incorporate it into your intro. Your goal is to know exactly what you want to say but be comfortable enough to seem natural and be able to flow with the conversation if the judges say something unexpected.
4. Dress for success. While it may be common knowledge that how you dress reflects others opinion of you, you may not realize that it also has an effect on how you perceive yourself. Wear something that makes you look good and feel confident but that also puts you into the role you want to play or makes you imagine yourself brilliantly playing on stage.
5. Relax. Auditions may seem like life or death, but chances are you will be going to many of them and there are only two possible outcomes: getting paid or trying again.
6. Observe the audition room. If possible check it out beforehand so you know where obstacles are and won't trip.
7. Enter the room expressing confidence. Smile at the interviewers; shake hands calmly. Be yourself; be natural.
8. Speak your prepared intro, enunciating clearly. Don't rush or get flustered. Respond appropriately to questions instead of interrupting everyone in a rush to finish.
9. Thank the interviewers for their time when you have finished auditioning.
