[Perform-Talk] My First Theatre Audition

Sat Dec 2 17:01:40 UTC 2017

Hello Danielle,
I am a Soprano Singer and I have acted in operatic and musical theatre
productions. If the audition requires you to act the story rather than
just narrate it, you would be wise to incorporate a little bit of
movement. However, if you cannot move and perform convincingly at the
same time, make sure you stand well without any stiffness preceived by
your audience. The Whole point of moving is to communicate visually
with your audience to help make your performance believable visually
as well as aurally. If moving destracts you and reduces believability
from the rest of your performance, leave it out. I would add that if
you can move and make it look natural, you will appear to be the
better performer. Visually acting is something sighted performers have
problems with. We can suggest movements but only someone who can see
you will be able to help you look natural, whatever you decide to do.

Very best wishes,

Sandra.

On 12/2/17, Masha Sten-Clanton via Perform-talk <perform-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> If it's theatre, they probably want to know how you look onstage, not
> just how you sound. Think about the emotions of the different
> characters, and change your voice and your body in accordance with those
> feelings. For instance, if you're talking about an arrogant or demanding
> character, you might stand very direct, with feet apart so you take up
> more space, and put your hands on your hips. If a character is being
> scared and submissive, you might hug yourself protectively and slouch a
> little. Guys, please correct me if I'm wrong!
>
> Another idea might be to recount a personal experience that has
> something in common with the situation in the play, if you know enough
> about the play.
>
> Masha
>
> On 12/1/2017 10:01 PM, Cindy Ray via Perform-talk wrote:
>> Do you have to do any actions with your story, or do they just want to
>> hear
>> your speaking voice. If all they want is that, then you should be golden.
>> Cindy
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Perform-talk [mailto:perform-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>> Daniella Roccasalvo via Perform-talk
>> Sent: Friday, December 1, 2017 8:51 PM
>> To: Performing Arts Division list <perform-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Daniella Roccasalvo <daniellaroccasalvo at hotmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Perform-Talk] My First Theatre Audition
>>
>> Hello All, What do you mean when I have to move around on stage? I was
>> going
>> to tell the story of The Little Mermaid. I don't know what actions I
>> would
>> do with it.
>>
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>> Subject: Re: [Perform-Talk] My First Theatre Audition
>>
>> Hi Daniella,
>>
>> Welcome to the list!
>>
>> I'm excited for you giving your first audition...  I agree that you
>> should
>> definitely be yourself.  Tell a story that you know and love, and if you
>> have a voice teacher, friend, or other mentor you trust, let them watch
>> you
>> and give you feedback, particularly so that you know how your movement is
>> perceived.  You don't want to just stand still on stage because whatever
>> character you play won't just stand still.  Haha, I'm rambling a bit, and
>> you may already know this.
>>
>> Bring your cane on stage, and be confident with it.  Put yourself in the
>> character of the story, and tell it the way you practiced.  If you have
>> any
>> other specific concerns, such as gestures, facial expressions, or how to
>> talk to directors about getting scripts and the like, feel free to ask
>> them
>> here, and we will do our best to help!
>> Let us know how this goes for you!
>>
>> Julie
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>> On 12/1/17, Cindy Ray via Perform-talk <perform-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> Daniella, I think if I were doing this, I would find a story that
>>> might have similar actions to the one you would be auditioning to
>>> perform for. Then I would work on some little actions to go with it
>>> either by yourself if you are that creative or with someone who is,
>>> and then just think of a short song. I suspect you won't be doing the
>>> whole audition because I would imagine there will be a lot of folks
>>> auditioning. Tell your story with a lot of feeling. If you do no
>>> acting, then put yourself into it and imagine your subject. That's
>>> what anyone would do and I think you are no different.
>>> Cindy
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Perform-talk [mailto:perform-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
>>> Of Amy Sabo via Perform-talk
>>> Sent: Friday, December 1, 2017 7:06 PM
>>> To: Performing Arts Division list <perform-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Amy Sabo <amieelsabo at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Perform-Talk] My First Theatre Audition
>>>
>>> hello Danielle,
>>>
>>> thanks for sharing this news with us all! unfortunately, I have never
>>> done theatre or auditioned for the theatre but, when I was in middle
>>> school our choir had a musical/play which was for community theatre
>>> one of the plays was toyland and the other one was the gift! wow! I
>>> can't believe that iremembered that.. well, when I auditioned for both
>>> of them I had to do mainly a vvocal audition in the choir room and
>>> also then a speaking part too!! it wasn't all on the stage but, at
>>> that time I still had a lot of sight and, I could read the music and,
>>> the script too! but, that has changed now... but, sine you are totally
>>> blind I don't know what to tell you is that you just need to be
>>> yourself, use your cane or dog, and, also prove to the person that you
>>> are auditioning for that you can do the part with a script in braille
>>> or in a whatever format that you wish to use...
>>>
>>> i'm glad that you have decided to puruse acting because we need more
>>> people here on this list to participate in acting and, also express it
>>> on this list too!  thanks again and, good luck in your audition!
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> hugs,
>>> amy
>>>
>>> On 12/1/17, Daniella Roccasalvo via Perform-talk
>>> <perform-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Hello all,I will be doing my first theatre audition in a week. I am
>>>> very nurvous and do not know what to expect. I am totally blind. Does
>>>> anyone have any tips? I have to tell a story and sing a song.Thank
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>> --
>> Julie A. McGinnity
>> President, National Federation of the Blind Performing Arts Division,
>> Second
>> Vice President, National Federation of the Blind of Missouri "For we walk
>> by
>> faith, not by sight"
>> 2 Cor. 7
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