Audition Tips

Read the latest tips on auditions, including monologues, self-tapes, casting director submissions, and hundreds of audition song suggestions categorized by voice type and genre (soprano, alto, tenor, baritone / contemporary, traditional).

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10 Simple Ways to Improve Your Audition Book
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10 Simple Ways to Improve Your Audition Book
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Discover 10 actionable tips to enhance your audition book and impress casting directors.

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10 Golden Age Ballad Audition Songs For Mezzo-Sopranos
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10 Golden Age Ballad Audition Songs For Mezzo-Sopranos
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A Golden Age ballad for every audition.

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10 Solid Contemporary Pop Audition Songs For Sopranos
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10 Solid Contemporary Pop Audition Songs For Sopranos
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Having trouble finding a go-to Pop audition song to rock your soprano dreams?

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10 Solid Audition Songs for Traditional Sopranos
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10 Solid Audition Songs for Traditional Sopranos
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Having trouble finding a go-to Golden Age audition song to rock your soprano dreams?

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10 Sondheim Audition Songs For Sopranos
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10 Sondheim Audition Songs For Sopranos
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The best audition songs written by Stephen Sondheim himself!

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10 Sondheim Audition Songs For Belters
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10 Sondheim Audition Songs For Belters
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The best audition songs written by Stephen Sondheim himself!

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8 Comedic Contemporary Audition Songs For Sopranos
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8 Comedic Contemporary Audition Songs For Sopranos
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Discover a new a comedic audition song to show off your range!

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5 Male Audition Songs For 50s Rock n' Roll Musicals
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5 Male Audition Songs For 50s Rock n' Roll Musicals
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Audition songs for 50s musicals like All Shook Up, Forever Plaid, Grease, Million Dollar Quartet and more!

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5 Female Audition Songs For 50s Rock n' Roll Musicals
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5 Female Audition Songs For 50s Rock n' Roll Musicals
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Audition songs for 50s musicals like All Shook Up, Bye Bye Birdie, Grease, Million Dollar Quartet and more!

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5 Contemporary Audition Songs for Teen Boys
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5 Contemporary Audition Songs for Teen Boys
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Audition songs from contemporary Broadway musicals like Spring Awakening, The Lightning Thief and more!

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10 Golden Age Uptempo Audition Songs For Belters
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10 Golden Age Uptempo Audition Songs For Belters
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Leave a lasting impression with an uptempo Golden Age song.

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10 Golden Age Uptempo Audition Songs For Sopranos
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10 Golden Age Uptempo Audition Songs For Sopranos
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Shine in your auditions with an uptempo Golden Age piece.

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10 Golden Age Ballad Audition Songs For Sopranos
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10 Golden Age Ballad Audition Songs For Sopranos
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Blow us all away with a beautiful Golden Age ballad.

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10 Comedic Contemporary Audition Songs For Belters
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10 Comedic Contemporary Audition Songs For Belters
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Finding a comedic audition song to show off your belt shouldn’t be so difficult. Let me help you!

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10 Unique Contemporary Audition Songs for Baritones
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10 Unique Contemporary Audition Songs for Baritones
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Find the audition song that’s right for you!

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10 Contemporary Audition Songs For Tenors
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10 Contemporary Audition Songs For Tenors
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Find the audition song that’s right for you!

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10 Traditional Audition Songs For Tenors
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10 Traditional Audition Songs For Tenors
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10 tunes from the Golden Age of Broadway that make perfect audition songs for tenors!

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10 Contemporary Audition Songs for Mezzo Belters
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10 Contemporary Audition Songs for Mezzo Belters
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Are you a mezzo-soprano preparing for an upcoming audition and looking for material that isn’t overdone? Look no further!

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Why Your Audition Book Needs A Table of Contents
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Why Your Audition Book Needs A Table of Contents
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Creating and placing a Table of Contents at the beginning of your audition book is the perfect way to get organized.

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5 Contemporary Audition Songs for Teen Girls
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5 Contemporary Audition Songs for Teen Girls
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Audition songs from contemporary Broadway musicals like Mean Girls, The Lightning Thief, and more!

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5 Contemporary Audition Songs For Girls Under 12
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5 Contemporary Audition Songs For Girls Under 12
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Top-notch contemporary Broadway audition song suggestions for young girls.

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10 Traditional Musical Theatre Audition Songs For Altos
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10 Traditional Musical Theatre Audition Songs For Altos
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10 tunes from the Golden Age of Broadway that make perfect audition songs for mezzos and altos!

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5 Excellent Traditional Audition Songs For Girls Under 12
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5 Excellent Traditional Audition Songs For Girls Under 12
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Top-notch audition song suggestions for young girls from Golden Age of Broadway!

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The Most Common Mistakes Actors Make When Choosing An Audition Song
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The Most Common Mistakes Actors Make When Choosing An Audition Song
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Picking an audition song can be harder than the actual audition itself. Here are 5 common mistakes to avoid.

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10 Solid Audition Songs For Contemporary Sopranos
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10 Solid Audition Songs For Contemporary Sopranos
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Having trouble finding a go-to contemporary musical theatre audition song to rock your soprano dreams?

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How Spotify Can Inspire Your Next Audition Song
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How Spotify Can Inspire Your Next Audition Song
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Getting tired of singing the same songs over and over again?

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My Top 10 Favorite Contemporary Broadway Songs for Men
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My Top 10 Favorite Contemporary Broadway Songs for Men
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Move over, Rodgers and Hammerstein.

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AUDITION JOURNAL ESSENTIALs

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10 Simple Ways to Improve Your Audition Book
10 Simple Ways to Improve Your Audition Book

Discover 10 actionable tips to enhance your audition book and impress casting directors.

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5 Simple Tips For Memorizing Your Lines
5 Simple Tips For Memorizing Your Lines

Whether you have to memorize a monologue, a scene, or an entire show, here a 5 tips to help you get started.

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The Power of Actors Access: A Must-Have Tool for Actors
The Power of Actors Access: A Must-Have Tool for Actors

Act locally, reach globally.

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Equity Principal Auditions: What I Wish I Knew Before My First EPA
Equity Principal Auditions: What I Wish I Knew Before My First EPA

Every audition, whether successful or not, is a chance to learn and grow as an actor.

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Top Actor Resume Mistakes Every Musical Theater Performer Should Avoid
Top Actor Resume Mistakes Every Musical Theater Performer Should Avoid

Navigate the musical theatre industry with a flawless resume.

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Choosing the Right Monologue for Musical Theatre Auditions: Dos and Don'ts
Choosing the Right Monologue for Musical Theatre Auditions: Dos and Don'ts

Auditioning for musical theatre? Make the right monologue choice and leave a lasting impression on the casting panel.

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10 Quick Tips for Memorizing Lines As An Actor
10 Quick Tips for Memorizing Lines As An Actor

Whether you are working on a stage production or a film project, memorizing your lines is crucial for delivering a convincing performance.

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7 Steps To Prepare For A Musical Theatre Audition
7 Steps To Prepare For A Musical Theatre Audition

Set yourself up to succeed (and book the role!)

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Audition Update: The Site You Never Knew You Needed As An Actor
Audition Update: The Site You Never Knew You Needed As An Actor

Get in the know.

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Can Non-Union Actors Show Up to Actors' Equity Auditions?
Can Non-Union Actors Show Up to Actors' Equity Auditions?

The age old question.

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5 Ways Actors Can Use TikTok To Make A Splash In The Theatre Industry
5 Ways Actors Can Use TikTok To Make A Splash In The Theatre Industry

The age old question.

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How Actors' Equity Auditions Have Changed Post-Pandemic
How Actors' Equity Auditions Have Changed Post-Pandemic

They’re just not the same.

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Why is the Process of Finding Monologues for Auditions So Difficult?
Why is the Process of Finding Monologues for Auditions So Difficult?

So whether you’re just starting out in the biz or a longtime pro, the search for the perfect monologue never ends.

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3 Helpful Tips From Casting Director Michael Cassara On Self-Tape Auditions
3 Helpful Tips From Casting Director Michael Cassara On Self-Tape Auditions

Self-taped auditions have become more popular than ever as a way to connect actors and creative teams from the comfort of their own homes.

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3 Essential Items All Performers Should Invest In NOW
3 Essential Items All Performers Should Invest In NOW

With nearly all auditions and performances going virtual due to coronavirus concerns, it’s more important than ever to invest in the essentials.

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How To Film A Successful Make-Shift Self-Tape
How To Film A Successful Make-Shift Self-Tape

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, most auditions are turning to self-tapes.

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10 Tips To Nail Your Next Self-Tape Audition
10 Tips To Nail Your Next Self-Tape Audition

Self-tape auditions have become an integral part of today's online casting world for actors.

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10 Questions You Need To Answer When Keeping An Audition Journal
10 Questions You Need To Answer When Keeping An Audition Journal

Strategize your future with these important questions.

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How To Cure A Sore Throat Before Auditions And Performances
How To Cure A Sore Throat Before Auditions And Performances

Need to get rid of a sore throat fast?

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A Quick Guide to NYC Audition Studios for Non-Equity Actors
A Quick Guide to NYC Audition Studios for Non-Equity Actors

Breaking down the rules for 6 of the most popular audition studios in NYC.

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What is an Unofficial List?
What is an Unofficial List?

All your questions answered.

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6 Audition Conferences for Summer Stock Employment
6 Audition Conferences for Summer Stock Employment

Looking to book a job this summer as an actor?

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