My Audition Experience: NYU Tisch

araby444
Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:54:49 +0000

I did my audition yesterday in Chicago at 8:30 am, and it was an extremely enjoyable experience(at least, about as enjoyable as an audition can be…). My audition was basically identical to what everyone else has said. There were two groups who each warmed up differently (One group warmed up for about 10 minutes longer than the other, but that was just because of different instructors leading us). We did a sound and movement circle, and then walked about on a grid pattern on the carpet, reciting our monologues out loud to ourselves. We were told to vary the speed that we walked, as well as the volume we recited our monologues.

The actual audition was fine as well. My auditioner( SO FRIENDLY) just looked at my headshot and resume, but gave them back at the end. I didn’t get my monologues worked on, but the guy in front of me did. I heard my auditioner say something like “And don’t forget what I said about momentum!” as the guy in front of me was leaving the room. The interview was so chill and relaxed. Everybody doesn’t get asked the same questions(I compared with others at the audition) and he asked about a few things on my resume as well as any epiphanies that I might have had on my career path so far. I left smiling and feeling wonderful.

If you tend to get really nervous, something that help me calm down was just talking to the other kids who were auditioning. We formed a circle near the food table and just talked about where we were from, our favorite shows, etc. It passed the time nicely. If you would rather go over your monologues, there are a few places that you can do so, empty rooms and such. Just meander the hallways and you’ll find a place.

Good luck to everyone auditioning!