Attending an audition can be stressful even for the best of actors. Phizzical Productions is committed to nurturing talent and we want your audition to be as comfortable as possible. To help you prepare for your audition, we have compiled a list of tips that may help you win a part in our next production Big B - The Musical.

1. Prepare your audition piece well in advance and practice it. Perform the piece to trusted friends and family for their honest opinion and ask for tips on how to improve it. If you have a camcorder, film yourself and watch the piece.

2. Always wear comfortable clothing suitable to the nature of your audition. Sometimes it helps to go a little extra to make the director visualise you in the role.

3. Ladies please try to make sure your hair is away from the face. Men can try to experiment with the growing of simple moustaches, sideburns, etc. if suitable for the characters.

4. Relax and then just do it. Give your best at the audition. Remember, it’s like an interview. If you sell yourself through your talent, then you are almost there.

5. Don’t talk about what you can bring to the role, show it. And don’t try to get chummy.

6. If you are dancing, pay particular attention to facial expressions, movement, miming and enjoying the dance. Make use of the space provided to audition.

7. Some of the reasons why you might not be short-listed include:

a). You did not display the emotional, intellectual, physical or the vocal range needed for the character
b). You did not meet the director’s pre-conceived image of the characters height, weight or age
c). Your interpretation of the role did not capture the director’s perception of the character’s attitude, mood or temperament
d). Your personality did not appear to be compatible with the other performers being considered

8. Only audition if you have the drive, the commitment and the hunger to be on stage. It is hard work!

9. There may be other factors for not succeeding and we will give you feedback on it to help you improve for future auditions.