Everything I do to Prepare for an AUDITION!

[@Kath_Steele]

If you know what show I’m in PLEASE don’t spoil the surprise!!! I have a whole super fun video about it coming out this weekend 💖

[@赤ちゃんかわいいです]

I’ll keep it secret🤐

[@emilywyrwa6372]

Ahh can’t wait!!!

[@maddymensour]

can’t wait!!

[@aishlinggillen7410]

Please tell us I can't bear the wait!

[@ellagosain152]

I DONT KNOW!!!! I CANT WAIT!!!!

[@magicalbane]

you know you've got an audition coming up soon when you start binge-watching all of kat's audition related videos, lmao

[@VillageDigby]

I feel personally called out rn lol

[@nataliavalentina00]

auditions today 😅

[@jisungslov3r]

ME RN BC IVE NEVER DONE THIS

[@hacpoa_agent02]

Yep.

[@ashleeearl0712]

Lol my audition is in a few weeks.

[@desireejones618]

My last audition was actually way back in December, and we just barely finished the show so clearly it went well enough for me to get in, but MAN has it been a crazy process. So back in December, I auditioned for my Highschool Musical "Beauty and the Beast", and I honestly wanted the role of Belle, but during auditions I kinda knew I wasn't going to get the role. I then made callbacks, and this is when I started to feel more like I was actually going to get the role because they literally used me for every female role and every Belle dialogue scene they did. So, I was feeling quite confident for when the cast list came out, because i knew that if I didn't get Belle I would probably have a pretty good chance at getting one of the other roles, right? Well, the day the cast list was supposed to come out, our director decided to wait till midnight to post it, so I didn't see it till 5:00 in the morning the next day. So, I'm sitting there bright and early in the morning, scrolling through the cast list. I go to Belle, didn't get it. Mrs. Potts? Nope. Wardrobe? Nope. Babette? Nope. I didnt even get a silly girl or the enchantress. So then I scroll down to the ensemble, and my name is nowhere to be seen. So by this point I'm just kind of sitting there confused, but somehow I didnt start crying. Instead, I just decided it'd be best to email my director and ask him how I can improve for next years musical. ...and then I started to cry a bit. But, I had this Caroling gig that day that I had about an hour to get ready for so I go start doing that to the best of my ability. Eventually my director emails me back, and his response was "Desiree, from the bottom of our hearts we apologize deeply, but you are MOST DEFINITELY on the cast list. It was an error on my part that I missed your name when I typed it up into Word. I take all the blame for it, but you need to know you were at the top of our list for many roles and we wanted you in the cast from the beginning, you will add alot to the show. Again, I am sorry for missing your name on the list. I have updated the list on the site so you are there now." So by now I am absolutely balling and there was no way I'd be getting any makeup on my face at that point so I just plopped on some lashes and curled my hair, then arrived at the caroling gig in tears. (Thankfully we had enough time for me to calm down before performing) So, I was in ensemble. But then, about a week after the cast list was posted, our female swing dropped out, so i got bumped up to that role, and i was told to learn everything but mainly focus on Mrs. Potts while still also being part of ensemble. So, a month and a half past of me being swing, when suddenly our Babette started not showing up to rehearsals. So, long story short, she got cut from the show two weeks before we opened and I was bumped up to Babette (I actually learned all of this and stress-learned all my lines on the ride home from a Disneyland trip, so that was great.) Somehow i managed to pull through and the show was amazing and I am really really missing it now lol. Sorry for the long comment, I just wanted to share the whole story.

[@leo-fs1rb]

Desiree Jones my god, that was a roller coaster, why did I cry

[@anzumimikoushi6376]

Wow- that was a lot damn 😭😭 well I’m glad you got a role tho!!

[@dandycandy5813]

what was it like playing Babette? My school is also doing beauty and the beast and it's a role I'm pretty interested in but I don't really know what to expect.

[@lovetaytay1313]

My school recently did beauty and the beast and I was Babette and a narrator (double casting)

[@Scoutcrochets]

😢Wow

[@kathryn6533]

Damn who needs Valentine's day when A. You're already still alone, B. It's a little overrated and C. You've got a cult meeting to go to

[@kittee6409]

#Relatable

[@agentnine3973]

💖

[@mariahlynlopez6152]

Same though

[@nelliem7395]

I had an audition for Sebastian in the little mermaid in January! Today we found out who got who and I got Sebastian!!!!!! This is my first lead role and I'm so excited I could cry!!!!

[@jellycube6824]

Have you ever played Ariel? I can see you fitting into that role PERFECTLY

[@Kath_Steele]

Ah thank you! ❤️ I’ve actually never auditioned for The Little Mermaid- but I’d love to play Ariel some day!!

[@newglappy2389]

She is a young, blonde Sierra Boggess

[@ccstopmotionproductions739]

That's my dream roll

[@ellie3593]

I just wrapped that show and I was Ariel

[@beckycohen6599]

I just played Ariel actually... it's such an amazing role! Beyond my wildest dreams was annoying because of the quick change but the song was beautiful! 😊

[@sydneyclaireolson]

Les Miserables auditions, I was casted as Eponine!

[@karmagramer7175]

You know what's the best thing to do before an audition? Just forget your entire monologue. *Not based on real events

[@ailbhesweeney2826]

what a mood

[@GenevieveLily_music]

karma gramer lol sure

[@isabellefischnaller4916]

That's gonna be me tomorrow during my audition🤦‍♀️

[@alexisjordynagm]

@@isabellefischnaller4916 oop

[@alexisjordynagm]

Ahahahahahaaaaa

[@eleanorhannan2881]

My most recent audition was my school’s production of Mary Poppins earlier this week! I had a callback for Mary yesterday and the cast list goes up tomorrow, so fingers crossed!

[@tallieup]

Best of luck!!

[@abigailredding8887]

I did Mary poppins and I was miss lark 😊

[@xubs5919]

good luck!!! ❤

[@hanne9100]

Break a leg!

[@miaherrin8067]

Eleanor Hannan I'll cross my toes, I have to use my hand

[@colleenjones3988]

My 8 year old just auditioned for Matilda. It has been almost 2 weeks so we are assuming she isnt getting a callback. However, for her second audition ever and this being her dream role she did fantastic and that is all we can hope for. She is proud of what she did in there and that is all that matters.

[@reakelley6026]

aww congrats to her!!

[@quteru2654]

Was it at Olney??

[@colleenjones3988]

@@quteru2654 no Virginia Stage Company

[@solbug]

@@colleenjones3988 i auditioned for VSC's "The Secret Garden" ! I didnt get a callback but about two weeks later they asked me to continue auditioning for them, so you'll most likely hear back!

[@superduper.cooper]

If it makes her feel any better I also auditioned for Matilda and didn’t get it ether and it went really well!

[@layoverbear]

Just got the role of Wendla in Spring Awakening and I've been screaming internally for a while now! Can't wait on your new project :)

[@Kath_Steele]

Congrats!!!

[@blaynefraser1724]

What did you audition with? That’s a Dream role of mine and I’ve been struggling with ideas for an audition coming up for that show.

[@dogsye9218]

Valentines day? *more like watching theatre videos in the dark with ice cream*

[@emilywyrwa6372]

Dogs Ye mood

[@Unintelligibleintellectual]

NOT DAIRY!😱

[@alexisjordynagm]

AGAHAHAHAHAGAHA NOPE NOT TODAYY

[@DaveMCarnegie]

Omg yesssssss But with some popcorn and hot cocoa

[@maddieb7881]

i'm not a theater kid at school, just in my heart, but i'm in band. my last audition was for section leader in marching band and i got it !!!

[@lexiel920]

“Audition for the role you love most” Hello, I’m Lexie, and I’ll be auditioning for the role of Enjolras

[@seanorenstein5408]

my motto: åűđįťïøň§ şčäřê mə

[@Kath_Steele]

dude same

[@miaherrin8067]

I͛ ḁͦg̥ͦr̥ͦe̥ͦe̥ͦ ʎlƃuoɹʇs

[@Ketsoup]

feel the fear and do it anyways my friend.

[@MT-mh7bf]

åüdįtïœñß ærē rôūgh

[@bellathevirgo8963]

Sis I haven’t gone into an audition without having a panic attack

[@elliekuhnle]

i just auditioned for Into The Woods!! I got casted as the Baker’s Wife which i’m honored to play bc she’s been one of my dream roles since second grade!

[@anniealbright7575]

I have been preparing for Carrie the Musical for the role of Carrie since December. The auditions are not until late July. This video was very helpful, thank you!

[@nootnoot759]

be sure to update us when the cast list goes up! good luck hon!

[@sunnyisfictional]

Omg! I was just wondering a few hours ago "Hmmm, it's been a while since Kat has been in a show, I wonder if she's been auditioning..." and behold, this video was uploaded! I'm so happy for you, congrats, and I can't wait for the announcement!

[@halliemarie1673]

Last time I was this early Elle was still with Warner. 💔

[@maryclairep8426]

thats the best joke ive ever heard.

[@edenhoondia9932]

Last time I was this early whizzer was still alive ^-^

[@halliemarie1673]

Hello eden oof yes

[@taylorbeth7714]

hello eden Hi um HOW DARE YOU

[@halliemarie1673]

Last time I was this early Connor Murphy was still alive 😫

[@lordtakis6646]

I have an audition TOMORROW for Seussical!! I'm auditioning for Mayzie La Bird!! (yes I've seen your make up tutorial and LOVE IT) please wish me luck! I really want Mayzie!! (P.S. I LOVE YOU KAT!!!!!!!!!!)

[@reakelley6026]

how'd it go? did you get the role?

[@lordtakis6646]

@@reakelley6026 it went great, thank you! i, unfortunately, didn't get the part, i got Bird Girl #3! I was upset at first but everything happens for a reason and my bird girl friends are so nice and funny!

[@alainacarroll1613]

@@lordtakis6646 was the role taken by an upperclassmen if so I feel you

[@noemimangialardi4216]

THIS IS WHAT I NEEDED I AM PREPARING FOR AN AUDITION THANKS KAT, KISSES FROM ITALY

[@rizzasanthosh8232]

ayooooo anche io sono italiano!!!

[@maggieoconnell3775]

I’m about to go to a audition so if anyone else is here cuz of their audition : you’ve got this, don’t worry too much and there’s nothing you can do but take a deep breath and relax

[@kristoferwilson6593]

My last audition was Mamma Mia! auditions and I got cast as Sam (my first choice!!!) I drank lots of tea and stretched

[@Kath_Steele]

Congrats!!!!

[@hasibrahim]

Congrats! I'm being Bill in my high school production!

[@kristoferwilson6593]

@@Kath_Steele Thank You!!!

[@kristoferwilson6593]

@@hasibrahim thanks!! You're gonna kill it as Bill

[@maddyburton3272]

My last audition was for my school's production of Little Shop of Horrors. I got Audrey II and IM SO EXCITEDDD

[@gabipetrin6694]

I am currently prepping for Carrie!

[@getawaycare]

I’ve gotten obsessed with the soundtrack of Carrie recently 😂 they have so many bops tho

[@hannahcaitriley]

The last audition I did was for my local drama company. I auditioned for Rusty in Footloose because I thought that I had nothing to lose. Turned out that I actually got the role! We’ve been working on the show for about 2 months now and I’m actually so excited to play this amazing character in June (but I’m really nervous!) I used some advice from your channel so thank you! Also I know that I’m really late to comment on this video but I wanted to say thank you! 😊 xx

[@playwildwithchloeandolivia3054]

I’m on this video because I’m auditioning for Cinderella in Into the Woods Jr. When I was little, I loved Cinderella (you know, Disney version) and so when I watched Into the woods (and soon listened to the cast recording obsessively) I decided it would be a dream come true if I was Cinderella! So with me luck in 4 months! Love you Kat!

[@scolisandwich3290]

I just did “Into The Woods JR!” :D It was my first musical, got to callbacks for the witch, and got the part! It was super fun, and I hope you got Cinderella :)

[@sayuribryan9926]

My last audition was in June for a highschool in my area. The production is Phantom of The Opera. I performed for this highschool before. And right after our last show ended it was announced that we'd be doing Phantom. And I immediately began prepping. I watched various versions of the musical and got into a lot of the characters searching for what I could get. I prepped for 3 months and auditioned for Meg Giry. I got the role! And we have 4 months until we perform. I can't wait!!

[@bellaziegler]

my last audition was for mulan jr lol......i got mulan

[@ash_lovesbooks]

Great job!

[@mjbachman5814]

I have an audition tomorrow,, I watched this video 3 months ago and here’s what’s happened so far: -i’ve lost 15 pounds and 6 inches (for amping up my gym workouts) -i’ve taken lots of tips and tricks for theater and vocal -i’ve researched the show so much that I’m almost always humming / talking about it Thank you, cult leader!! ❤️

[@madelinekathleenb.6923]

My local musical theatre company is doing newsies over the summer... auditions in May 😁

[@chaoticfanboy47]

OMG YAAAS

[@ashleeearl0712]

I am auditioning for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat next month, and this is the 4th musical I'm auditioning for. I started auditioning for musicals in high school, and I auditioned for a play my senior year, Our Town, and I got cast as the lady in the box. I didn't audition anymore after that, until 4 months ago, when I auditioned for Amelie, the musical. I took Katherine's advice, and dressed up like how Amelie would dreas if she was alive, today. And I didn't get the part. Now, I'm an extrovert, so, I like people who like musicals. When I got up onstage, when my audition song started, I sang some of it, but forgot what the lyrics were in the middle, and the casting director, thankfully, helped me out. And I didn't get it. Now, I'm auditioning for the ensemble in Joseph, and I'll be singing Spread a little sunshine from Pippin.

[@GabHasty]

The last audition I went on was for my school’s production of Into the Woods and I got casted as Rapunzel!!!

[@garlicbred7993]

i had an audition yesterday! i thought it went awfully but i actually got into the ensemble and it’s only a 14-person cast so i feel pretty proud!

[@mayah469]

I'm currently preparing for an audition that i have tomorrow for 25th annual Putnam county spelling bee at my community theater! I'm so excited and i want either Olive or Marcy.

[@dorothybowen9797]

OMG good luck! I played Logainne in 2018, one of my all time favorite shows.

[@ari-xk4mf]

Oh my track coach was in that show, kind of random, but she sang for us at one of the meets, I'm not familiar with the musical so I don't remember what song she sang or who she played, but it was fun watching her perform for us, anyways, goodluck I hope you land your dream role!!

[@isabelladippel9649]

The last audition I went for was Rosalie Mullins in my school’s Scool of Rock...AND I GOT IT!!!!!!!! Also relate to you on the Sierra Bogess thing- we’re both redhead sopranos and I’m unbelievably excited to play this part

[@idontusethis4960]

wow last time i was this early marvin and trina we’re together

[@heartsunglassesrry1133]

Thank you Kat!! I just landed my dream role, Clara Johnson from Light in the Piazza!! It will mark my professional debut!

[@jillianbaltruchitis3207]

Oliver was my last audition didn't get the part but it was way out of my dancing ability but I stayed until the end of the audition and I am very proud of myself for trying. I am auditioning for play with the same company.

[@l1ly4nn]

i rewatch this every time i have an audition

[@connorsternberg7032]

Hey Katherine how are you feeling? Oh wait just read her shirt

[@brinnar.2732]

I so love that you share your knowledge with everyone here, it is SO helpful. B#

[@superduper.cooper]

Brinna R Sharp B# i get it 😹

[@evapostma8931]

I’m currently preparing for my college audition for the acting course which is taking place this Sunday! I’m doing Rosie’s first monologue from “Things I know to be true” and Juliet’s monologue from Romeo and Juliet!! I’ve had two auditions already for 2 drama schools which have both been unsuccessful ☹️ but this gal ain’t giving up! 🎭

[@ailbhesweeney2826]

AGHHHHH THE THINGS I KNOW TO BE TRUE IS SO DAMN GOOOOOOOOOOOD. You're gonna smash it girl, break a leg !!

[@mikayla.strand]

The last audition I was in was the spring play at my school, “Antigone.” And I got Ismene (a main part) and I’m super excited!

[@mollyr.5633]

This literally could not come at a better time! I have auditions for my school play soon! Also congrats on your new show!

[@summer_the_rae]

The last show I auditioned for was Once on This Island (which I'm in right now! Opening night is March 29!) so LISTEN UP I'N GONNA TELL YOU A STORY Since it's middle school, our only audition song option was One Small Girl and you could either sing the beginning or the "eucalyptus" verse. I decided to sing the beginning, so I listened to the revival, original, and junior version on repeat for weeks until the audition. I sang it literally all the time, which my friends are used to since I'm always singing. The day of the auditioned, we all had to sing in front of the cast-to-be. I sang, and people seemed to be impressed, which made me so relieved! The director told me that my voice has improved in the past 3 years. I ended up getting a callback for Asaka, which is my favorite role! I listened to Alex Newell on repeat and practiced it over and over again but made sure I gave it my own flare. I performed at the callback and I HIT THAT HIGH NOTE AND MADE IT MY BITCH Once I sat down a girl said to me "omg Summer you just snatched alex newell's fruit hat" lol A few weeks later, the cast list came (out on my birthday!!!) I kept on refreshing the website page, but the list came out an hour late. I was about to open the link and my heart was beating SO HECKING HARD. I clicked on it, and.................................................. I GOT ASAKA! THE END

[@kelseighingram]

Last show I auditioned for was Jesus Christ Superstar my senior year of college because I wanted to see if at some point they’d let a non-performing arts major into the show. Didn’t even get a callback, but had a blast watching it and being reminded of when I was in it in high school.

[@bellathomas1457]

My last audition was for Les Miserables, and I got the role of Fantine😊 Your videos helped me a ton! Thanks!

[@hailiemackay16]

I just auditioned for Mary Poppins and I play Mrs. Corry!!

[@PlantBasedBride]

I can’t believe you have a month notice for auditions! I usually get maybe three days notice from my agent 😭

[@laxgoalie1177]

We've had like .... a few month notice but we got the dance+song like for a month and the lines for a week

[@gracelikesgreen]

I’m preparing for an audition for Gypsy!

[@brynncess2228]

QOTD: My last audition was for Dory in Finding nemo! My next audition is Cinderella and Im really excited!!!

[@lorreads.8255]

I had an audition yesterday! To get ready I (of course I rehearsed my song as well) binge watched all of your audition videos! I tried out for either Peter or Mrs.Darling in “Peter Pan A Musical Adventure”! Thanks so much for your help! And now I’m gonna go watch your video on how to wait for a cast list!

[@medeira_10]

I just got a callback for beauty and the beast!! I love your videos so much! I’m new to theater and they have helped me a lot

[@alohaisland9999]

I had to audition for Mamma Mia in my high school and we had to sing an ABBA song. I chose SOS and so did every other guy and I'm going to be playing Sky!

[@marabasilone3642]

Good job!!! Mamma Mia is my DREAM musical.💖💖💖

[@shiftingmoo]

oh my gosh i just had my first show where i was a lead ahhh. to anyone interested in theatre, you should definitely pursue it because it is an incredible thing.

[@DrawnByDragonfly]

Happy Valentines day Katherine!! I've been watching you videos and I find your overwhelming positivity very inspiring!!! I'm going to audition for Newsies soon, and I've been excited for it for so long. Your audition videos have been so helpful, and I can't thank you enough for getting me back into such a positive mood!!!💞💗💖❤️

[@Nebulas17]

Nice! I'm auditioning for newsies soon too!

[@yona4121]

SIS IM SO HYPED FOR THE SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT AHHHG

[@juliannaklecka]

I’m prepping for a bunch of regional auditions in the next two weeks! Plus auditions for our next term’s shows at my college (one of them is Spring Awakening which is like one of my dream shows to be in)! This video was super helpful to get me into the right mindset! 💕

[@caitlinaronoff3836]

I’m auditioning for The Little Mermaid in about a month, and Tuesday I just auditioned for a local theatre company’s original show.

[@ellagosain152]

YAY!!! CULT MEETING, TODAY WE WILL LEARN FROM TEACHER CULT LEADER KAT!!!!

[@charlottesoliven9239]

It seems I watch this video every time I’m nervous about an audition. Wish me luck! I’m auditioning for Eurydice I’m Hadestown!

[@lyndseyhonor2539]

Seussical at my High School :)

[@missbirdie4951]

lyndsey honor same

[@michelevictor9602]

Same! I got Jojo!

[@lyndseyhonor2539]

Michele Victor Congratulations! I got Gertrude after an extensive audition preparation process😅💙

[@cjallen227]

Pfft, who needs a Valentine when you're in a Cult! I sure don't! But... I'm totally not in a cult or anything-where did you get that idea?

[@summerburk9811]

My most recent audition was R&H’s 2013 version of Cinderella and I get to play Ella!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@ameliaredman4564]

I found out about my audition at school three days before the audition. And they don't tell us the show we're auditioning for beforehand either. So that's great.

[@sophiebyrne3604]

The last audition I went on I got the lead role! It was my first lead and I was so happy ☺️ I’m now preparing for a play in two weeks!

[@weezerfanboy1236]

I’m auditioning for a musical theatre group but i’ve never taken any classes. The audition is for beginners and you don’t need any experience so i’m really excited! i love the company

[@annabellerosenbluth4327]

I’m in my school play and I only got ensable. I was really sad at first but I just tried to have fun and today the vocal coach asked me to do song that they needed filled

[@TheTrueOpossumKing]

I have a school of rock audition next month and I absolutely adore that show. I’m auditioning for both Billy and Summer. Very excited to audition

[@metalsparkls1867]

im prepping for an into the woods audition as the... well i can edit this when i find out. this is my first one, so im definitely not going for a lead

[@ryleemorrow6811]

I’m prepping for a godspell audition. Idk if it’ll go well bc it’s last minute, but I’m excited

[@emilyporrett9609]

I’m preparing for drama school auditions I’ve got my next one in two weeks this was so helpful x

[@laxgoalie1177]

I have a show/audition around spring! It's for my DREAM role and I'm very excited but I'm a lower classman so I'm not sure the competition

[@ClarisseisJolly]

Your videos are both educational and entertaining 😆 noice!

[@Kate-xo6xd]

I usually take a lot of notes to help me prepare. Like pro/con lists for my song, dance, script, etc. If I am going for a specific character I take detailed notes on that character so I go in there understanding who that character is.

[@josephinelane4770]

I’m prepping for a Fiddler On The Roof auditions! I’m auditioning for the youngest sister! Wish me luck 💕

[@evenhowell6030]

im currently preparing for a Xanadu audition and Im going for Danny, my auditions in 2 days, wish me luck!

[@Celeste-lk7qt]

So i guess you're saying *don't lose my head* before the audition, *be more chill* while i'm waiting, and once i get *in the room where it happens* I just need to let loose and have *big fun?* I also need to not over-prepare, and not use *96,000* hours solidifying the monologue? Ok, i think i get the *ten duel commandments* , i'll be *so much better than before* . *Oh my god you guys* , these are some really helpful tips. ok i'll stop-

[@abigaillevy4354]

My last role was Fiona in Shrek the Musical but my last audition was two days ago for wizard of oz! I’ve watched your videos for a year and a half now and you inspire me everyday! Thank you!

[@lilscxm]

i’m preparing for auditioning for wizard of oz, a school play and i’m so nervous. i’ve done like 5 musicals/plays and auditioned for all of them so i’ve done auditions but i’m literally shaking i’m so anxious

[@ashleyrio2023]

i had my first audition for a musical yesterday. usually im more of a drama/acting gal and singing isn't my strong suit, but its the last musical in my school that i can be apart of before I graduate so I thought id give it a go. turns out i had a blast, loved every minute of it and im so glad i did it!

[@hollynicole5667]

I have an audition for Jesus Christ Superstar in literally 24 hours THANK YOU KAT! ❤❤

[@paiteniselin6062]

So am am I!! A local community theatre is having auditions early next week. Break a leg at your audition!

[@lalulilalavilly723]

what's the buzz tell me what's a happening, what's the buzz tell me what's a happening

[@rylierandall]

How did it go?!?

[@Justaislyn]

Ayyy!! Auditioning for beauty and the beast tomorrow! :)

[@muffytoffee6210]

I just did an audition for my school's production of Aladdin Jr and I got Jasmine!

[@graceisenoughmusic23]

what was your audition song??? i have auditions coming up for the same part

[@jenmacq11]

My last audition was for my high school's production in Heathers. I got in ensemble, but so did like 20 other more musically talented people, so I'm fine with it. Our show is this week and I'm super excited!!

[@anya._sunshine]

*screaming internally* I have an audition for my school's Chicago tomorrow! I'M SO SCARED AHHHHH

[@anya._sunshine]

In case if anyone was wondering, I didn't make it in. But I'm an underclassman and out of five or fewer underclassmen who made it in, only one of them is a girl! I'll have plenty more chances in the next couple of years, and even later this year! I think the director just wanted to promote to the male population at our school to consider joining the drama club and auditioning for shows. The ratio of guys to girls in this show is more equal than in any other show. For now, I'm going to join a tech crew (the sound/audio part if you were wondering) and work hard there. Good luck and best of wishes to all of you out there! Aim high: If you shoot for the moon and miss, you'll land among the stars!

[@anya._sunshine]

holy moly, I found my comment from two years ago, so here's an update for whatever reason: I'm a senior now, about to audition for what will likely be my very last musical, Matilda. I'm going for Matilda, but I would love to be Lavender. (I guess I still stand strong with that "if you shoot for the moon and miss" thing, huh?) But back then, I did what I said I would do in that earlier comment, and I worked really hard in "Chicago". A few months later, I was finally cast in "9 to 5", but it was canceled by COVID one week before opening, which broke my 10th-grade heart. A whole year later, during COVID, we did "Urinetown" safely outside of our theater. I was Officer Barrel (big promotion from ensemble!) and I managed to help sound crew some more! More recently this school year, I was Finch in "Puffs the Play" and then continued my work in sound/audio crew some more in "Elf the Musical", which were my favorite shows I've ever done. My advice to anyone who faces rejection in doing theatre: please don't be too discouraged. There will always be more chances, and there are opportunities for you to contribute to this beautiful process in other ways (like doing crew!). My experiences onstage and offstage have helped me grow so much. Being the bridge between is an amazing experience, and I've loved every step of the way. These videos helped me so much over the years -- I've come back to them for almost every audition, and this is probably the last one. To new theatre kids out there: *enjoy the process.* Trust it, too. You'll do well, just wait.

[@lindsayv1239]

This is such great timing I have an audition that I started to prepare for today! It’s a middle school production of the lion king. THANK U ALL POWERFUL CULT LEADER!!!!!

[@davie9944]

So I live in the Midwest and we have been dealing with some pretty crazy weather lately. Since casting my school show a month ago, we have had 13 snow days. We open in 4 weeks and I’m really worried that we aren’t ready because of all of the missed rehearsals, and the directors can’t change the show dates. Any advice?

[@goldenstar8406]

Davie-The- Potterhead The same exact thing happened to me! Just make sure that you are there for every rehearsal you possibly can be, and definitely practice your music and choreography at home

[@martaciousss]

For a long time, maybe a few years, I wanted to learn how to sing and I wanted to do theater. My school doesn't offer it and then with Covid, I wasn't allowed to sign up for voice lessons because of caution reasons. Last year in June of 2021 I started taking voice lessons and then in October of that year I started taking a joint singing, acting, and dancing class at a local theater. I've taken 3 classes now and an additional voice class, the teacher was fantastic. All of that to say I'm finally auditioning for my first show. People have said that my voice has improved so so much in the past year and the executive director and other teachers there really want me to audition for a show, so I am! It's Frozen, JR (teen theater, I'm currently 16) and while I'm going for Anna, I'm just so desperate to finally be in a show, so yeah! My audition is coming up soon (August 31st!). They're offering a free audition workshop to help those who are auditioning and to help with the process, so yeah. Thanks so much for this video! I'm so nervous and excited and so many other things, but I'll just have my fingers crossed

[@abigailredding8887]

Lol when am I not preparing for an audition 😂😂😂

[@harvestecobb1329]

Abigail Redding ON GOD

[@abigailredding8887]

Harveste Cobb what 😂

[@xdd560]

did anyone else kind of feel like she was lowkey channeling brooke lohst? Like, blonde hair, the shade of yellow, the cardigan... im living for it

[@Orangefebreeze]

I’m auditioning for ensemble in Highschool musical the musical It’s my first show PLEASE HELP Update: I GOT KELSI!!

[@erinmahearn]

My most recent audition was for the musical theatre intensive scholarship through the Kennedy Center College Theatre Festival, which I got to prep for in a master class with Rob McClure, which was easily one of the most incredible, inspiring and beneficial experiences of my life!

[@sincerely_hannah]

Hey Katherine!! I am auditioning for the Wizard of Oz next Monday. In the audition, we have to sing one minute of any Disney or Broadway song. Do you have any recommendations for a song? I'm wondering if I should do a song from Wicked? What do you think?

[@nataliefrancis5562]

Hey! I know I'm not Katherine but just in case she doesn't respond in time for you. Depending on the role you are auditioning for you want a song that makes sense for the character. If you're auditioning for Dorothy choose a song similar to the gentleness of "Over the Rainbow" ( I can't think of any examples right now Sorry! )

[@elphie93]

A dream is a wish your heart makes would be a good Disney audition song for Dorothy.

[@arihartsfield2868]

A director once told me if you choose the shows composer for your song choose one of there flop shows or lesser known shows because if you choose a famous one you will be one of a million singing that song. This will help you stand out

[@issa.akwardblackgirl9203]

hey kat, most of your college audition playlist isn’t there any more. and i have a self tape tmrrw for a pre college audition

[@Kath_Steele]

Hey love! I have an available, updated video all about self-tapes ☺️ break a leg!!

[@niro6442]

I am currently preparing for a Beauty and the Beast Audition for Belle. It’s extremely nerve wracking but so exciting! It’s my final musical for my schooling!

[@kai_cries]

I’ve been having a lot of anxiety about my audition in 2 weeks, can someone help me out?... I’m 13 and auditioning for Mary Larenx in the Secret Garden. I have been practicing the song “Once Upon a December” I sound good in the song but I’m not sure that it fits the part of Mary. Should I go with a different song, like a softer song, or darker toned song? Please someone, help me out a little, thank you

[@thatcrazydaisey3437]

How did it go?

[@Godsbelovedkid]

@@thatcrazydaisey3437 oop

[@thatcrazydaisey3437]

@@Godsbelovedkid hm?

[@Godsbelovedkid]

@@thatcrazydaisey3437 the one comment she gets is after shes done XD

[@thatcrazydaisey3437]

@@Godsbelovedkid oh, lol, yeah

[@orladocherty6087]

I'm so happy that you're in a show!! Completely unrelated, but there's this musical called Six, about Henry the eighth's wives, and it is really amazing! It mimics a lot of the popular tropes in pop music and it has so many great puns! It is my newest love