What is an audition?

An audition is a interview or workshop we're actors who want work meet with the creative team behind a particular project, whether that be a film, tv show, play or musical. You would most likely meet a casting director who wants to see if you are right for the role or position. It often features a practical demonstration of the candidates talent. You want to showcase your skills with something like a monologue that can portray the depth and breadth of your artistic ability.

Some tips for having a good audition are as follows; Smile when you get into the room. If you come off as soon one who is a primadonna and annoying to work with no one will hire you. If it's a touring show and you have to be working and living together for 6 months and you're an absolute nightmare then no one is going to ever want to work with you ever again. Film, tv, theatre etc. are all different thus the audition process will be different aswell. You need to learn how to adapt your auditioning skills on the basis of the job you applying for. If you are auditioning for a play you should research the text. If you know that it's a historical piece on the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. then bring with you some facts or opinions or even text that shows that you have done some studied into the project. This will show that you're enthusiastic and intuitive.
If you are going for a Tv or film part you could possibly forward on your show-reel which is basically a video of the clips that you think best showcase the work you've done.

For a Theatre job you should always act with your entire body and voice. Make sure that you are being heard and seen by the panel of judges. You must show that you have good instincts by reacting to the room you are in (feeling the temperature and letting effect your performance).  If you are auditioning for a film role you should use an internal voice because you will be performing for a camera and not a live audience. You must be natural and vulnerable otherwise the camera will never believe you. You must be able to adapt to what ever scene you are reading as films are rarely ever filmed sequentially.