So you finally got that phone call from your agent to set up your first audition in Dayton, Ohio. This is exciting news, and may even make you feel completely joyful and excited. Though keep in mind however, not to burst your bubble, this is just the first step in the process but can be one of the most exhilarating steps in your journey. This is the reason you started a career in acting after all and you knew with hard work that you would finally get to this part, however you still need to make sure you are prepared for what comes ahead, so you don’t end up flopping too soon in your career.
Auditions are a key part of what an actor does and they also can lead to work. Though when they don’t; don’t be discouraged and see it as one more notch in your belt as you gain more audition experience. Though if you go in with a good attitude it can help you leave a good impression on the casting director and may even create future opportunities for you. This is why you need to make sure that you have all the materials and the information on the audition quickly so you can prepare and make a good impression even if you don’t land the job.
Dayton, Ohio has a pretty common ground with agented auditions, this audition gets set up by your agent and they will be the one to even reach out to the casting director that is looking for actors in Dayton, Ohio. You should aim to arrive at least fifteen minutes early to your audition. They may have paperwork for you to fill out beforehand, but more than likely they already have your headshot and resume that your agent sent over. Though just on the off chance that they don’t bring two with you, sometimes the auditioner likes to have a hard copy to reference.
Before the audition you may have received an email from your agent with a side (copy, script), take the time to memorize this. You can’t have a piece of paper in front of your face while you are auditioning and you would look absurd if you even tried. You may receive a copy at the audition, make quick work of memorizing the first and the last lines, so you can still perform well without the script in front of you, this allows for the auditioners to see your face clearly at the beginning and at the end of your performance. Do not let people reading the same script as you be something that takes your spirit down a couple of notches. The casting director or auditioners already have in mind the images of how the actor or actress will look and appear and you already fit that image at this point so just make a good impression and make the best out of every audition.
