The Ultimate Guide to Auditions
Let’s examine the vital, often dreaded, audition process
(By Staff)
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“Auditions suck hippo d*ck! Everybody knows it and no one will say it. It’s the worst part of the business.”
(William H. Macy)
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Auditions, for many actors, are the “necessary evil” aspect of their profession. They are often nerve-wracking affairs that usually end in rejection. Yet, actors must repeat this treacherous process over and over and over again to obtain work.
What is an audition? Why is it so important? How can an actor improve their chances of success in the audition process?
Let’s examine the vital, often dreaded, audition process:
Are auditions free? How much do auditions cost?
If someone charges you for the privilege to audition, it’s most likely a scam. Auditions are conducted to access an actor’s talent, not to gain access to an actor’s pocketbook.
There are, indeed, costs associated with auditions. Actors must pay for marketing materials, such as professional headshots and reels. Actors also pay membership fees to casting websites, like Actors Access, that link actors to audition breakdowns.
Additionally, actors pay when they have a successful audition, in the form of commissions paid to their representatives.
But the auditions themselves are free. Actors never have to pay a fee to audition for a role.
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