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Most importantly, be courteous to the accompanist. Give them your music (neatly marked), explain what tempo you would like it played, and point out any unusual tempo changes. After you sing, thank them! Most accompanists are wonderful players, but even if they are lousy, they are doing you a favor by playing for you, and everyone will notice how you treat them. It's an indication of how easy you will be to work with should you get cast.

Know your type! This is difficult for all of us, but it is important to audition for roles that fit you. If you are an alto, auditioning for a high soprano role is not advisable. Similarly, if you are 16-going-on-17 and are auditioning for The Sound of Music, trying out for teenager Liesl von Trapp is a better idea than auditioning for the matronly Reverend Mother (unless it is a Youth Theatre or High School production). In amateur theatre, it is possible to occassionally get cast "against type," but it is safer for you to play to your strengths.

Get there ahead of time! Try to arrive five or ten minutes before the announced starting time. There are almost always audition forms to fill out before beginning the actual audition. This allows the production staff to begin reading, singing, and/or dancing people on time. You may wait around for a few minutes while everyone else is filling out their forms, but directors usually appreciate th

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