Every theatre buff may not be auditioning. Some may be perfectly content with attending a theatrical production as a spectator and that is perfectly fine. There are certain behaviors and manners that are expected to be observed when attending a theatre production and it is important to be aware of and observe them before entering the theatre in order to avoid evil stares from the surrounding audience members.

Broadway Productions

Broadway shows are expensive and considered to be some of the best theatre to be performed. When attending one of these shows, even though there may not be a set dress code, it is not advised to enter a broadway theatre in shorts and flip flops. When attending one of these types of shows, it is best to dress up. Wearing some slacks or khakis and a nice shirt would suffice, but it is always nice to put a little effort into what is worn. Other good etiquette...

Auditioning is a nerve racking experience for anyone involved but it is an important and inevitable process for the working actor. How well one performs at an audition can make or break the chances of being cast in a particular role or even determine if one gets cast in the production at all.

Types of Auditions

There are different types of auditions there are musical auditions in which the auditioner may be required to perform a dance number and or sing and act, there are pure dance auditions and then there are straight acting auditions in which the auditionee may be allowed to review the script ahead of time and perform or they may be required to perform a cold read in which they are not allowed adequate time to prepare.

Preparation

If the script is available and accessible before the audition is to take place, it is a good idea to get familiar with the story so that the...

When an aspiring or a working actor or actress goes to their audition. It is important to be aware of the types of monologues are best for the type of role that they are submitting for. It is important that if the role is dramatic that the one auditioning choose a dramatic monologue to audition with. The same is true with comedy or any other genre because it will be important for the casting director to see the individual in the same type of role that they are auditioning for.

When auditioning for a play, chances are that the director will require everyone to read from the script during the audition. Other auditions, such as for talent shows or during acting classes or anything that is not for a designated show you will be asked to prepare your own monologue. It is always good to have something in the back of your mind and to be prepared during anything that you may be doing because...

Free Monologues for Auditions: Men, Women and Kids Too helps with finding just the right monologue to help “ace your audition!”

The Hours (2002) by David Hare

Virginia: Why Mr. Woolf, what an unexpected pleasure. You were working in the garden, I didn’t wish to disturb you. I went for a walk.
I’ve endured this custody. I’ve endured this imprisonment. I am attended by doctors. Everywhere. I am attended by doctors who inform me of my own interests. They do not speak for my interests. My life has been stolen from me. I’m living in a town I have no wish to live in. I’m living a life I have no wish to live. How did this happen? It is time for us to move back to London. I miss London. I miss London life. I’m dying in this town.
I wrestle alone in the dark, in the deep dark, and only I can know. Only I can understand my own condition. You live with the threat you tell me, you live with the...

Movie Monologues for Men and Women is a great page filled with tons of material for the actor in all of us! Skim the pages or pick one of the monologues featured on this page for whatever your needs are and most importantly, HAVE FUN!!

Remember the Titans, Coach Herman Boone
Film Remember the Titans
Author Gregory Allen Howard
Role Coach Herman Boone
Actor Denzel Washington

Anybody know what this place is? This is Gettysburg. This is where they fought the battle of Gettysburg. Fifty thousand men died right here on this field, fighting the same fight that we’re still fighting amongst ourselves today. This green field right here was painted red, bubbling with the blood of young boys. Smoke and hot lead pouring right through their bodies. Listen to their souls, man. I killed my brother with malice in my heart. Hatred destroyed my family. You listen and take a lesson from the dead. If we don’t come together right now, on this hallowed ground, we too will be destroyed just like they were. … I don’t care if you don’t like each other, but you will respect each other. I don’t know, maybe we’ll learn to play this game like...

The Wizard of Oz, The Wicked Witch of the West
Film The Wizard of Oz
Author Noel Langley
Role The Wicked Witch of the West
Actor Margaret Hamilton

Well! Ring around the rosy, a pocket full of spears. Thought you’d be pretty foxy, didn’t ya? Well, the last to go will see the first three go before her! And her mangy little dog, too. How about a little fire, Scarecrow? You cursed brat! Look what you’ve done! I’m melting! Melting! Oh what a world, what a world! Who would have thought that some little girl like you could destroy my beautiful wickedness. No! No! I’m going. Ohhhhhhhhhhh!

Inception, Mal Cobb
Film Inception
Author Christopher Nolan
Role Mal Cobb
Actor Marion Cotillard

How could you understand? Do you know what it is to be a a lover? To be half of a whole? I’ll tell you a riddle. You’re waiting for a train, a train that will take you far away. You know where you hope this train will take you, but you don’t know for sure. But it doesn’t matter. How can it not matter to you where that train will take you?

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