<p>Since the “diva factor” has been mentioned, I will let you in on another secret. If the applicant or his/her parent is rude to the staff, believe me, this will be noted. If the school is on the fence about which student to admit, the nice one will get in. I have been on the staff at many, many auditions, so I know! (Mine were classical music auditions, but I have heard that the stage is the same. In the case of child actors, if it’s a choice of two, the one with the less obnoxious mother will get the nod.)</p>