Professional Auditions
Video Submission Guidelines
- Record your video in landscape mode (not portrait).
- Position the camera at eye-level.
- Center yourself in the frame and make sure your body is visible from the top of your head to your waist.
- Make sure you are well-lit and your face is clearly visible.
- Make sure your audio is clear and audible.
- If submitting a musical theatre audition piece, please use a recorded accompaniment track (no a capella singing). Make sure the accompaniment can be clearly heard but is not louder than your voice.
- Include your slate/introduction at the start of your video, as you would for an in-person audition. This will not count toward the time limit of your piece.
- Do not edit the video to include anything additional, such as a title card.
- Please upload your video to a streaming service such as YouTube and make sure that the permissions are set to unlisted (others with the link can view the video), not private (only you can view the video).
- Auditions should be limited to 90 seconds after you slate. You slate should consist of your first and last name spoken slowly and clearly, and the titles and authors of your selections.
- If you are seeking non-musical theatre employment, please submit two contrasting monologues.
- If you are seeking musical theatre employment, please submit one monologue and 16-20 bars of a song.
- If you are seeking employment with a company producing classical works, include a classical/verse monologue as part of your audition package.
- All submissions should include a resume in either Word or PDF format. Be sure to include both your first and last name in the file name of your resume. You also have the option of submitting a headshot in JPG format.
Best Practices for an Online Callback or Interview
- Asses your space. Make sure the background for your virtual meeting is a professional environment. Tidy up your space if need to or find a blank background for the meeting. Look at your lighting as well. Can the other person clearly see you? If it is an acting call back you may need additional space to stand and perform so take that into consideration.
- Dress professionally. Remember a call back is a job interview so make sure what is seen on screen is professional or similar to what you would wear to an in person call back or interview.
- Set up your screen. If you have a personal website with your portfolio or reel have that pulled up and minimized so if you want to show the interviewer you can easily share your screen and don’t have to hunt for anything.
- Be yourself. Companies are trying to get to know you so be yourself! You are great so show it off!
- Relax. This will not be the only call back or interview of your life so don’t put too much pressure on yourself! Enjoy this process. The more you do the better you get and remember if you ever feel uncomfortable you have the power to end a meeting.
- Remember a thank you. It’s always nice to finish or follow up with a quick note of thanks.