WORST Musical Theatre Audition Mistakes

Hey Friends! It's ya internet drama club president Katherine Steele here with another #TheatreThursday video! Today, we're talking all about the WORST (and most common) Musical Theatre Audition Mistakes. We're discussing audition preparation, what to do when when you're auditioning for a company or school you know super well, and when it's NOT OKAY to sing from certain shows (I'm looking at you, Dear Evan Hansen, Mean Girls, and Be More Chill! This here is Carousel country). Like I mention in the video, if you're new here and you love musical theatre, performing onstage, geeking out about Broadway musicals, self identify as a "Broadway geek", "drama nerd", or "theatre Actor" then you should totally join our online internet drama club! Hit subscribe if you love musical theatre!
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[@madelinewright5218]

Advice: don't apologize after your vocal audition.

[@JoAnneHartSings]

Madeline Wright Yes yes yes!!! This is such good advice!!!!

[@morganrenee2305]

apologize for what?

[@WilliamBlakeHall]

Yes yes yes. So many actors do that. Like Kat said....They don't care.

[@madeleine.exists9207]

Yep. Done that before.😬

[@laetitiahippe16]

Oh yeah I definitely did that XD

[@erolibrahimovic2681]

Advice: If you don’t get cast, it DOESN’T mean that your audition was horrible. Often times, casting is not just about you but the people who you would possibly be working with. If you are at a Broadway level and the other people who auditioned aren’t, they will choose the people who will blend together better. If you feel like you killed your audition, you probably did. It may just not be what they’re looking for. ❤️

[@mdr11]

This is such good advice and so true

[@carriewood3308]

Sooo true. I am certain I’ve killed a few auditions that I didn’t even get ensemble for.

[@shainstanley9360]

Thanks this was so helpful since I’m still at middle school level and it can be rough when a friend gets a part and you don’t even if you both are good! I’ve seen it happen to a few of my friends and I wish they would have know this.

[@nongandrews8385]

Thx. I am better than all of my class but I got cast for Regina George.

[@ChepeluisChepeluis]

This is sooo true, and it took me a while to get it because we gotta know when we suck but when we r sure we did it right and don't get the part it might be because we just were not what they r looking for but doesn't mean what we did was bad

[@roarie]

Advice: Don't immediately leave after you've finished your monologue/song. The panel might have something to say to you. Also, don't change or decide on an audition material last minute. Go with what you know and what you've practiced.

[@noteinteresaquiensoy7620]

I should take it Hahahahha in all my auditions I change my song the day or literally the hour before the auditons. Needless to say I have always been accepted.

[@mimicoffey1393]

Ugh I change my song so much it's a really bad habit, every time I change my song (except 1) I don't get cast.

[@miriamarreola486]

yes, great advice

[@talullaweis7009]

I made this mistake before, I was going to sing this one song then I noticed 2 other people were doing the same one and I didn't want to be "that person"

[@mtayl0r]

When I auditioned for beauty and the beast in high school I had never belted I front of people before, so I went with is this home. 10 other girls picked that. Panicked me decided to learn from scratch a change in me, because nobody was singing that. I actually hit the note, the directors cried, I got a callback, and got the part. I made sure to tell them that I just learned it, because I didn’t know what measure I was starting with and after I sang my director said “GURL HOW DID YOU JUST LEARN THAT” I was shocked tbh. 😂

[@holdonnow_youngster]

me: can’t dance, sing, or act at all me: *ah yes good tips*

[@nikkivanaken8]

Ha me!

[@emmarobinson865]

I felt that

[@tanginglarawan]

me

[@thisisme5911]

Me

[@kristenrichardson439]

Me

[@AlyssaFajardo17]

Ahh "that little meme girl" is Charlie from Good Luck Charlie

[@Kath_Steele]

I had no idea, I’ve never watched it haha

[@reeselynn5262]

Katherine Steele it was my childhood favorite show 😂

[@gforce6902]

@@Kath_Steele ft the original teen vlogger miss teddy duncan

[@stanleycalvin3039]

I KNOW THAT MADE ME SO TRIGGERED

[@rezashayesteh9718]

THIS SHOW OMGG

[@eddap19]

things i've learned especially for high school theater: -sing a song that you can sing very well under any circumstances -continuing on that, have one or two backup songs in case someone who you know is better takes your song!! -DONT SING A POP SONG!!!! -audition with a song thats in the vocal range of the character you're auditioning for -don't tell your friends who you're auditioning for (causes drama) -dont sing longer than they want you to (probably don't go over a minute) -AUDITION FOR THE ROLE YOU TRULY WANT!! this year i wanted a lead so bad but felt like because of my age they wouldn't even consider me, regardless i wrote it down, got called back, and got the part!

[@nicolelynn3750]

edda. As someone about to graduate with a degree in musical theatre, I’d argue that singing a pop song in auditions is REALLY common. More shows on Broadway and going on tour are juke box musicals, or are really contemporary, and the casting call often asks for a pop/rock song. I’d recommend having a cut or two of (not-overdone or overly popular) pop or country songs :)

[@eddap19]

NicoleLynn I see what you mean, but for my directors at my school they say that they find most people can’t sing pop music and show off the part of their voice they want to show for the part they’re auditioning for. It does depend on the show though, but most high school shows i’ve been a part of they did not want it and didn’t cast people solely for singing a pop song.

[@randomfandom7042]

Ours dosnt even let us put down who we want to be

[@pasteurizedoil]

i’m asking an idiotic question, but can you swear in the song?

[@deerprynce]

@The Emo Rat depends on where you’re auditioning.

[@tristendiangelo8910]

My worst ever mistake was literally auditioning for a professional theater company in New York and they requested a pop rock score and so I sang 'sk8ter boi' so I have no words

[@floangel5422]

This whole story just took me out wow...

[@_cindi_reads_]

Tristen DiAngelo I want to be you

[@mmymmy315]

did you get in?

[@lizanya6433]

I’m ROLLING

[@bellahawthorn4575]

I’m crying 😂

[@jackieadelle190]

here's some advice: if the director specifically tells you to sing a song from the show you're auditioning for, DO IT. don't sing something from a different show, it'll ruin your audition

[@brionnalacy7392]

If you voice crack or just don’t hit the note KEEP GOING! I completely messed up my audition for Aladdin but I kept smiling and projecting and I got understudied for Jasmine and played Rajah

[@nongandrews7750]

Woah! You're very brave to carry on. A lot of people would stop and cry or walk off and be really embarrassed about it.

[@kristiannaranalli]

That happened when I auditioned for once upon a mattress and i got winnifred

[@graceofspades48]

I was Rajah in Aladdin too!

[@marianjanella4879]

KᖇIᔕTIᗩᑎᑎᗩ ᖇᗩᑎᗩᒪᒪI my school did that musical last week

[@miruhbelle]

I saw Aladdin on Broadway last summer

[@lilyrose885]

Hi I’ll be auditioning for the role of Eliza Hamilton I’ll be singing blue from heathers

[@jeremyheere7953]

Maybe don’t

[@td9543]

omg this made me laugh out loud 😂that would be fun/interesting to watch go down

[@braelynm.5131]

💀💀💀

[@lilithcrow6675]

Hi, I'll be auditioning for the role of Quasimodo and I'll be singing dead girl walking from Heathers

[@sychroswimmerkayla886]

Omg

[@yep4924]

This theatre cult keeps growing with our queen. She teaches us cult members the wise knowledge of THEEEATRE

[@elliechristensen3379]

It's weird, but I know EXACTLY how to say "THEEEATRE"

[@madiyourdaddy]

Noice

[@audreyhenry317]

THEN CAN I JOIN??? (Edit) And learn the wise knowledge of THEEEATRE!!!!!!!

[@jessicac6925]

My worst audition mistake: I didn’t completely memorize my monologue, so I skipped an entire line. I got ensemble, but that show was a lot of fun!

[@zoemacsmusic]

Aghhhh I love your profile picture

[@ikarys1703]

@@zoemacsmusic is it still rogerina? XD

[@jeremyheere7953]

What show

[@jessicac6925]

I really like Hamilton It was “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever”! It was so much fun.

[@jessicac6925]

Zoe Macs Music Thank you!!!

[@ckeane4660]

My worst audition mistake: I sang “so much better” from Legally Blonde. I was auditioning for maleficent 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@Kath_Steele]

Oh no!!

[@ckeane4660]

@Katherine Steele , I know. I had just turned 13 and every single piece of sense left my body and that song entered my mind.

[@Nicole-fo2tz]

AHAH DID YOU INCLUDE THE LITTLE MOANING PART

[@ckeane4660]

@Nicole NO! I WAS 13 😂

[@nolakilar916]

Don't worry, I sang "tomorrow" from Annie once and to top that, I perm rolled my hair and wore the red dress.

[@saracqke]

I SANG A MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE SONG WHILE AUDITIONING FOR BEAUTY AND THE BEAST WHEN I WAS 12

[@user-bh6kt2tc2y]

Omg noooo😭 please- if it was mama i-😂😂

[@saracqke]

@@user-bh6kt2tc2y WORST IT WAS THE GHOST OF YOU

[@user-bh6kt2tc2y]

@@saracqke nooooo😭

[@cassidyjeffery5888]

DID YOU GET THE ROLE THO

[@animoo.]

@@saracqke OK but did you get the part.

[@gwenn5875]

Definitely my worst audition mistake is focusing too much on one aspect and forgetting entirely about another! When I auditioned for Beauty and the Beast, I got a callback for Mrs. Potts, and I had to sing “Beauty and the Beast”. I was focusing so much on my facial expressions and body language during the callback that I totally forgot to project my voice! The director could barely hear my singing. Needless to say, I didn’t get the role.😂

[@mdr11]

Gwen N hey I’ve played Mrs Potts before and it was really fun :)

[@shainstanley9360]

That’s really good advice, I got a callback for Yente in a school production of fiddler on the roof, and I did the facial expression and monologue I just didn’t have the correct accent as her! I did end up getting the part but it took some definite contemplation from the directors.

[@cillmarie8650]

I have been Mrs Potts 3 times before it is so fun she has such an amazing personality and amazing character best of luck to you☕️

[@melat0nin_tab]

I’ve done the complete opposite before! It was my first audition, and I was so nervous on sounding good, that I ended up only focusing on my voice and completely ignoring my facial expression or body language. It’s nice to see other people have had similar experiences to mine

[@madisonluna2383]

@@cillmarie8650 hey I’m auditioning for Mrs Potts too. Any advice on what song to sing for the audition. It will be my first musical and it’s for my high school too so I’m super nervous

[@audreyweinberg2594]

Advice: DONT WEAR A COSTUME TO YOUR AUDITION

[@phoebe2675]

So could you wear something fancy or should it just be something casual?

[@hollys499]

My mom is always telling me to do this and I'm like no

[@hollys499]

@@phoebe2675 Wear something nice like not too casual but not too fancy

[@emmablack565]

Yes

[@kateburns9011]

Audrey Weinberg, you can find this mistake in “Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen.”

[@quteru2654]

MAKE SURE YOU PRACTICE WITH THE PIANO PART BEFORE YOU GO INTO YOUR AUDITION!!!

[@Kath_Steele]

Very very true

[@darkheart3557]

And if you don't practice with a piano and it isn't required.... SING IT ACAPELLA!

[@drewdesopo5714]

WITH THE SHEET MUSIC YOURE GOUNG TO BRING (if you bring sheet music) BECAUSE ONCE I SANG AN AUDITION WITHOUT USING MY SHEET MUSIC ON THE PIANO AND IT WAS A TOTAL DIFFERENT KEY

[@1410Kat]

Advice: don’t wear ill fitting clothing and shoes! Background: I have one foot that is a half size different than the other, and I went to audition for “Anything Goes”, which is super dance heavy. I did amazing on everything, then during the dance audition, I ended up kicking my shoe off and decking the music director in the face. 🙃

[@Godsbelovedkid]

LOL ARE THEY OK-

[@1410Kat]

@@Godsbelovedkid Lol yes, he was fine. He laughed and to this day never lets me forget! 😂

[@Godsbelovedkid]

@@1410Kat oh my- That's embarrassing XD

[@1410Kat]

Caramel_ uwu I laugh about it now! Haha I just danced off the stage and sat down. I still was given a small role! 😂

[@Godsbelovedkid]

@@1410Kat 😅😂 they seem nice lmao

[@musicgirl_gwyn]

Just a few tips of advice!! ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS dress up for an audition. Not only does it show off how awesome you look, but it also shows that you care about the audition, and you want to put your best foot forward. Also, if you’re auditioning for a show that you know other people in or that your friends are auditioning for as well, maybe don’t share with them for whom you are auditioning. It could create drama between you and your friend if you are auditioning for the same role. I’ve lost friendships in this way, so maybe don’t tell them who you’re auditioning for. Break a leg everybody!

[@avadanielle3182]

Gwyneth Hollenbach it also gives people an idea of a character they could possibly not have thought of before or forgot they were even a character and now u have competition

[@hannahbexter2653]

I'm assuming that you mean dress up as in not a costume correct?

[@harrisonburgeron]

If you want to dress up, don’t wear a cheap, tacky costume. Or any costume. Really don’t go over the top. It will distract the judges from your singing, and all they will remember will be your costume. It will also make you look desperate

[@madyseeen]

A TERIBLE MISTAKE I ONCE MADE: If your audition requires you to fill out schedule conflict you will have during the show NEVER put down something you can miss! My parents once made me list my brothers baseball games, even though I could've gotten a ride from someone else, and my drama teacher specifically told me those conflict were why I didn't make it! So please! If you can skip it, don't list it!!!

[@isabellevicari2787]

One thing to do, PREPARE TWO SONGS. I literally was asked to sing another song at an audition and being little ol me, I sang THE SAME SONG. So ya prepare two songs😂

[@goodtimes8229]

XD that's beautiful

[@romnilynne3063]

Advice: 1. Do not stop going or apologize! If you have messed up, just smile bigger! 2. Always read through the scripts they give you and prepare for EVERY possible part you may need to read for. I remember one time where I wanted this one part and I read up on every line for auditions, and then they made me read once for a side character, and I bombed HARD. So just prepare yourself. 3. Work on a song for your audition! Whether they give you a song to sing or they let you pick, it is always comforting to know you have a song that you 100% know how to sing. 4. ALWAYS SMILE. Unless you are singing a song or saying a line with different emotions than a smile- because let’s face it, it would be terrifying to watch someone sing On My Own from Le Mis or Agony from Into the Woods with a huge smile- then you should be smiling, outgoing, kind, respectful and friendly. 5. Talk to other people you are auditioning with. If you are going to be spending months with these people then you need to try to socialize with them before anyone gets assigned parts because -and trust me on this- groups will form! There will be that one group of all the main people, there will be the group of all the chorus and ensemble, and NONE of them will talk to each other, you meet the best people in musical theater and if you don’t start to break the barrier before it’s made, you may be missing out! 6. Have fun! That is really the best part! Musical theater and just theater in general is so freaking fun! Hope this helps

[@2007princessss]

Is it appropriate to say “can I restart?” Or “can I try that again?” If I mess up a line? I really need help with this because I’m not going to let myself say “oops sorry” lol😂

[@Potatoes654]

Im confused- They told us not to practice and just come in there They didn’t give any of us the script before hand- I mean- *I have 5 lines for my first role so that’s cool*

[@charlottel3962]

My advice is don’t compare yourself to others. Just because someone has more experience does not mean that they are better than you.

[@acetraineraster5171]

Here's something I picked up on myself: When you enter the room where everyone is waiting to be called for their audition, *especially* if you don't know what system they have in place for calling people in (calling by last name, first name, etc), *assume you're going to go next.* When I auditioned of Wizard of Oz, I entered my school auditorium thinking I wasn't going to be first. I was first. I hadn't even finished the paperwork. Everyone got there 20 minutes earlier than expected, so they started calling people in. I had to rush getting my paperwork done I could audition. Also, again from personal experience, if you crack/mess up a word or two, *just keep going.* Don't apologize, ask to restart/start the line again, just keep singing.

[@cupofcozy708]

Totally off topic of the video....but I'd love to see your reaction to some of Starkids musicals

[@agnesbrstrom500]

ShinyEvenWonderღ yes Twisted or tgwdlm would be great

[@nikkimirhosseyni9535]

ShinyEvenWonderღ I SECOND THIS

[@milani3354]

firebringer !!!

[@TarynM716]

I was thinking about this the other day.

[@ottercos]

YES

[@MoonNerdy]

For the “rude” part I have an example: When I was auditioning for my school, one of the other auditioneers was SO rude to the pianist and the recruiters. Like, saying “But what is taking so long??” To their face. We were all so shocked

[@pegasus.624]

1) I got nervous during an audition and *sigh* started crying 2) I sang softly one time edit: how did i get so many likes?

[@beepboop1913]

I cried for an audition too, it was awful.

[@whizzersterriblehorribleno773]

I’ve also cried during an audition omgg it’s the worst feeling in the world

[@kidkrowtaylor.ৎ]

I cried at a callback

[@sophiejohnson8416]

ACT WHEN YOU SING OMG!!! it can completely make up for if you didn’t quite do your best!!

[@goodtimes8229]

I know a dude who could not sing, but he acted really well, and he sang You'll be back from Hamilton, and got the whole audience to sing along with him too. It was great...

[@heyhey-jayjay2189]

Always be prepared to change the way you are presenting a character (this goes for ANY acting). A director may say ‘could you try something different?’ Or ‘change it’, and you have to be able to change the way you’re characterizing just like that. It’s definitely stressful, but if you just have two to three very differed versions it may give you a leg up

[@FreakyFurryCreations]

I've got an audition tonight, I'm excited. Anyway. I'd like to share a story! My first audition was for Suessical at a local-ish theater. Tip: try to control anxiety. To make a very long story short, I had a huge panic attack, cried, hid, and refused to even look at anyone. But! I came back the next audition night and tried again. I didn't have any lines or solos, but I still got in. It's all about the effort.

[@faithgreen9115]

In most cases: don't just stand and sing, plan out beforehand how you're going to move, what facial expressions to use. Also watch yourself in the mirror and do it over and over and over again. AND SAY THANK YOU!

[@rebeccatartaglia1036]

I definitely have issues with being too informal during auditions for people that I’m close friends with. I didn’t realize that I was coming off as unprofessional. Also, always sing a musical song for a musical! My first audition, I sang my immortal by evanescence. 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@matthewmanning2825]

ummm so ive made many mistakes: - if the accompanist asks if you want to lower the key SAY YES THIS IS THEM SAYING YOU SOUND BAD - DONT DO A SONG THAT ISNT THE WRONG GENRE - also make sure that your sheet music actually has BOTH the vocal score and the piano score i feel like thats kinda obvious but ive seen it happen before

[@ondiiina]

For the lowering the key part, it also shows that you're willingly to listen to others and can adapt!

[@rawpastaa01]

What do they mean by lower your key? I’m asking just in case they ask me.

[@versol6581]

@@rawpastaa01 It means to lower the notes of the song

[@alexmayard1511]

0:09 You mean THE legendary Charlie Duncan?!

[@puckey666]

Advice from all my terrible auditions: Don’t say sorry. Don’t sing Waving Through A Window if you’re not a Tenor. Don’t sing Something’s Coming from West Side Story IF YOU’RE NOT A TENOR. Have confidence in your abilities. I’ve failed all my auditions because I get so anxious, I keep comparing myself to other people and I doubt my abilities.

[@martak8178]

Pearl S. Don’t do that. I so good at giving advise.

[@ondiiina]

Why were you singing those if you aren't a tenor?!

[@caseybromage6573]

Moral: Be a Tenor.

[@blessingclarkson7568]

Me: is a tenor and a huge DEH fan

[@illione3168]

IM NOT A TENOR AND I SANG WAVING THROUGH A WINDOW - too late + but i got a good role!

[@gannm1840]

Remember that when you’re auditioning someone is already paying to see you perform! No, they’re not paying *you* but the time and space isn’t free.

[@griffin1837]

my worst audition is when i sang what’s wrong with me from mean girls the show i was auditioning for? bye bye birdie.

[@nongandrews8385]

Same but we were doing Mean Girls Musical but I got Regina yay!

[@griffin1837]

Heather are you doing it illegally? the rights aren’t released yet

[@nongandrews8385]

@@griffin1837 Idk my teacher told my class but we're doing it when the rights get released anyways.

[@livia2759]

oh no

[@KazuhaEien]

OMG I auditioned for that show too. I didn't get a role

[@kermit3702]

Advice: if you mess up, keep going. I went to an audition, one guy totally messed up a few lines of his song, he kept going, another guy had a voice crack but kept singing. They both got pretty sizable roles in the show. You're also probably doing way better than you think you are. Also, yes, I am watching Katherine's old videos because I have an audition coming up soon hehe. Speaking of which does anyone else have auditions coming up???

[@tahirahabsood8683]

im auditioning for maleficent late august, hbu?

[@coastercraziness]

I have to start doing college auditions soon. I’m definitely nervous but very excited for this next step

[@Iamadigitalartist]

I'm auditioning for Regina in my schools play. I'm so nervous, but I know I can do it if I prepare!

[@kermit3702]

@@tahirahabsood8683 AHHH! That's so exciting! How did it go?

[@kermit3702]

@@coastercraziness break a leg! I know you'll do awesome!

[@SHAZE-xp4dg]

CHOOSE UR STUFF EARLY!! My last audition I chose my song two days prior. I still got cast but not as the role I was shooting for.

[@bethanygrieve]

Know what slides are before going into your audition. I didn’t know what they were and was brought in with two other people, so I watched the guy next to me do them and then I tried to copy, and I gave them back slides. They casting directors laughed at me

[@eelthan]

sorry, but what are they? i am small brain

[@bethanygrieve]

@@eelthan Dont worry, so was I LOL. A slide is when you say “hi my name is Bethany Grieve (and I’m pretty sure you say your agents name or your age or smth” And looking back I meant to say side profiles instead of slides. That’s when they laughed at me lol. I gave them back profiles 😭

[@eelthan]

@@bethanygrieve oh, thanks :)

[@bethanygrieve]

@Jill Bolstridge I think so 😂

[@michaelgalvin26]

Don’t sing I Dreamed A Dream from Les Miz when auditioning for Sonny in Xanadu. just don’t do it

[@themermaidstale5008]

Unless you’re Susan Boyle.

[@coconutcinnamonroll]

I really want to hear the story behind this

[@beek.4860]

This sounds like you speak from experience lol

[@bryonyayaka]

WAIT JDJSJDSK SOMEONE ELSE WHOS DONE XANADU OMG

[@malloryfallon6394]

Saskia Lamberti why???

[@WilliamBlakeHall]

As a professional stage manager (25+ years) who has run hundreds of auditions, I will also add that your audition starts the second you enter the building. I've always been asked by the director/producers about how the actor treated me and the other actors waiting to be called into the audition room. On many occasions I dealt with rude actors and always passed that information on. We have a saying in professional theatre: If you're on time -you're late! Always arrive early. Always.

[@lyra331]

kathhh, I'm an alto and i NEVER find musical songs that are comfortable for my voice range (even though i practice a lot)

[@chriscafjuice8883]

rafaela I FEEL YA! here's what I've done: 1. I've googled alto songs and used the songs that I think fit my voice in auditions! not the best idea, but it pushes you in the right direction if you're stuck and you can't find one! 2. sometimes you get really lucky and you find a beautiful song that fits your voice perfectly! that only really comes with listening to a LOT of material though, but one day you'll find one and you'll scream in excitement! 3. if you have a great mix range but you have a tiny belt, aim for that mix! choose songs that compliment your mix! some of the songs in my rep are: -Simple Joys (Pippin, Leading Player) : charming, but not overly sexy. stage presence is a necessity, they're very manipulative. this song requires charisma! Leading Player is comfortably low, I think you'll be fine -Don't Wanna Be Here (Ordinary Days, Deb) : charming in a dorky way, Deb's a mess waiting to explode. the notes might be a little high! Deb also has another great song called Calm but that song's SUPER FAST hope that helps! I haven't auditioned for anything in ages haha

[@lyra331]

@@chriscafjuice8883 THANK YOU SO MUCHHH you're an angel 💗💗 i never had the opportunity to have an audition bc unfortunately brazil doesn't has musical theatre culture, but I'm always looking out for something, like school projects or whatever, i love it so much

[@mariaelenamoore3913]

Same, I have such a hard time finding songs!! 😂✨

[@LaurenLaass]

Spring Awakening the musical has lots of alto songs! "Kind of Woman" from Pippin is a good alto song.

[@laurenduell2820]

rafaela I’m an alto too, and some of my best audition songs that showcased my voice were from Elf the Musical. I think if you looked into it you could find some seriously good stuff for your voice! Hope this helped!

[@charitytownshend3056]

The first thing I was ever taught in theatre was to never say the M-word.

[@chloecollins7513]

what?

[@saihan1537]

@@versol6581 macbeth

[@felixettos]

That is a good advice

[@androgynousbadassvillain]

@@saihan1537 WHY YOU SAY IT??? o.O

[@lilylofgren6766]

@@androgynousbadassvillain It's okay, they are either Lin Manuel Miranda, or not on a stage. But if they are neither of the choices. Get ready to spin

[@dianamicalizziv6027]

Biggest audition mistake: Audition for The Sound of Music, sixth grade: Decides to sing do a deer........ Nails the dance audition Does not learn any song besides do a deer and sixteen going on seventeen Somehow still gets sister margeretta

[@danielachamorro8783]

Do a deer 😂

[@dianamicalizziv6027]

LAUREN MCHENRY fa a long long way to run

[@WilliamBlakeHall]

Your biggest mistake is not knowing the correct song title. 😃

[@dianamicalizziv6027]

WilliamBlakeHall i know it’s actually do re mi (or as we called it the beginning) I just refer to it as do a deer

[@Brennataco]

Autumn☺ La, a note to follow so

[@mikaylabaer4289]

Don't practice for hours the night before. Seriously. Your voice will be destroyed the next day.

[@rosewhipple9923]

😱 Oh my goodness I wish I'd read this yesterday... Ah, I hope my audition goes well 😅

[@reeselynn5262]

Tips: 1. Always be nice to the panel (they also like people based on their personality) 2. Try to memorize your song, monologue, poem, etc... (the panel will be impressed and they will see you take time to memorize things) 3. Never leave directly after finishing your piece because the panel might have something to say to you 4. Try to pick an audition piece that fits for the role your auditioning for 5. (Most importantly) Stay true to you! If you be yourself the panel may like you better! (All of these things have worked for me) Also thanks Kat for all the support! Your audition and performer tips have helped get the lead in Alice in wonderland! Love you Good luck to all on your next audition!👍🏼😊😊👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼✌🏻🤘

[@PlantBasedBride]

My biggest advice is to be the most genuinely happy and friendly version of yourself at an audition. Not just common courtesy (not being rude, to ANYONE... even the clerk at the front desk) but actual, genuine friendliness. Say hello to everyone, actually respond in a natural way when they ask you questions, etc. It can be hard when you’re nervous, but it shows the panel that you’re a kind, easygoing person who would be lovely to work with! Obviously don’t take this too far. Don’t chat their ears off or start a conversation, but you don’t have to be a mute smiling actor robot either 😂

[@TimidTracker]

2:00 omg so important! After so many years of doing this, ten minutes early is late for me. For auditions and ESPECIALLY for rehearsals. Get there early, warm up, etc, and be ready to go when the time is. I have seen this save almost a half an hour in rehearsals when everyone is ready when the director says. 5:27 this one is also huge. While you should never be rude to anyone, I have seen situations where two people of equal talent are up for the role, they will choose the nicer person, because they are easier to work with in the directors eyes. Even if it's not in the actual audition room. People in the waiting room, situations where you don't think it will get back to the director but it will. Once a girl was trying to psych out another girl there to audition in the bathroom, and she didn't know that the assistant casting director was in one of the stalls. Yikes. Guess who didn't get cast in the show. This was my two cents but love your videos Kath and I'll see you next Thursday!

[@maggieg6066]

Advice: dont ask to start over... dont cry either... dont run out of breath and hold out the last note for 3 counts instead of 12...

[@minimissmai]

I know it’s been a year, but I just came across this and wonder why the last note should only be held out for 3 instead of 12 or however long the note is?

[@sophier8613]

@@minimissmai I think they meant don't run out of breath, so you DON'T hold it out for 3 instead of 12

[@umokayig]

Being prepared is VERY important. I have my song already picked out for my Rent audition next month and even a backup song if I can't get the first one down. I also auditioned for Beauty and the Beast in March and had my song picked out in September haha it takes a big weight off my shoulders

[@orbitalpudding3420]

Yo what part are you going for and what are you singing?? I’m going for Maureen/just trying to get in the ensemble and I’m singing the last 16 bars of Come to Your Senses from Tick Tick Boom

[@goodtimes8229]

I'm auditioning for Moana, and haven't decided what to sing. Do you have any suggestions?

[@cheezewhiz9358]

Here’s a tip for auditions: if the director asks you if you want to go and sing your characters song, SAY YES. Because if you don’t put your self out there they’re never gonna see your true talent! At my first ever audition for the music man they taught me a part of the Wells Fargo Wagon song and they asked if I wanted to sing it! Even though I was 7 I NEEDED to show what I could do!!! 😊 💕 🎭

[@yaboi-hd8pp]

when learning your lines, be careful how you learn them. to learn some especially tricky lines, i used to make jokes out of them to make them memorable. however, that just ended up with me laughing at my own (unfunny) joke. thankfully this was during a tech run and the show went smoothly, but i would still be wary!

[@elbowers6041]

So for the techies out there: be confident during interviews. Don’t be afraid to bring a full portfolio and resume don’t be afraid to tell them how good you are. That’s why you’re there!!

[@JoAnneHartSings]

So many good things in this video. My biggest audition advice is to never reveal vocal issues you’re dealing with unless you are directly asked. No one likes excuses, and your cold (if it’s a cold) is probably effecting your vocal quality less than you think. #techniqueforthewin

[@sarahandrewson2442]

I’m in 7th grade, and entering my second year of drama lessons. My first audition for this year is gonna be in October. You’ve really given me some good tips to help me prepare. After all, I usually start preparing for my auditions as soon as I know they’re going to happen. Thanks so much Kath!

[@beverlyseinberg6472]

Late to the party but wanted to share this. When I was 14 I auditioned for Louisa in The Sound of Music with a community musical theater company. They specifically told all the kids not to worry about any kind of "acting" when we read sides. They just wanted to know what our speaking voices sounded like and they'd get us up to speed on the acting stuff later. Fast-forward six years, I'm in college and reading for Eliza in My Fair Lady. And I read the sides straight -- no accent, no inflections, no emotions -- just the way I'd done it when I was 14, because I still thought that's how you read sides. Needless to say, I wasn't cast. Moral of the story: Act, baby, act! Go big. Crank it up to 11. The casting team knows it's easy to dial an 11 performance down to 8, but they won't know if they can get an 8 out of that person who just gave them a 3. P.S. I did not get Louisa (more about my looks than anything, I was a very -- ahem -- well-developed 14) but had a blast in the ensemble.

[@saynever2late]

You need to listen to the Six Musical soundtrack!!! It’s SO good!

[@mimicoffey1393]

She did!

[@saynever2late]

Pineapple Nerd I know she did I posted that comment before she did

[@zoemacsmusic]

Is that lydia I see

[@ximenaaguirretorres2586]

advice: in my personal experience, if you have the chance to bring a track or a music sheet, it's better to have a track of the song you're going to sing than the music sheet, sometimes the pianist can be unfamiliar with the song or just tired and thats always a disadvantage. but that's just my opinion

[@thebefanee]

Totally half agree! It can make you feel more prepared and allow you to have more confidence in your audition. HOWEVER, some times they are also looking for how you work with a new pianist and a situation. If you do have to use a pianist you are unfamiliar with, mark your music with cuts, tempos, dynamics and the such really clearly. If there is a space for you to go and talk to your pianist before you start to give them a tempo, sing a line and tap it out (do not snap it out like you're demanding the cheque from a waiter). The pianist may be involved later on down the line and a lot can be inferred from that interaction. And make sure to thank them and collect your music.

[@ximenaaguirretorres2586]

Beth Waite I did several times all the advices you requested and I still think the track it’s a better option but like I said, it’s just my personal experience and opinion

[@thebefanee]

@@ximenaaguirretorres2586 Totally agree - definitely better. Unfortunately, sometimes we don't get to choose.

[@Koalaty.]

OMG, a big mistake I made was going for a role for a new company that I knew TONS of other people were going for because that was a character I 'liked'. So for the next show, I realized this mistake and look a bit deeper for character roles I fit into and not literally everyone will be going for still LOVE!!!

[@margaretgiles]

I forgot it was Thursday!! yay cult edit: I hate it when my moneys catch on fire

[@susannahburch6827]

maggie anne #elphabaproblems

[@TessyBoy7]

My biggest piece of advice: Fake your confidence!! If you are nervous, do all you can to hide it! Don't explain that you're sick and aren't as good as usual. Don't stop halfway through a song because you missed a note. The directors are looking for someone who will be confident on stage and use improv when they make a mistake instead of freezing up. I like to pretend I'm actually on stage. If you wouldn't do it in front of an audience, don't do it in front of your casting directors.

[@liliana_franco]

Last year I sang “I’d give my life for you” from miss Saigon as one of my University audition songs ... no, I am not Asian, and no, my singing teacher didn’t stop me 😬 So yeah, pick racially appropriate songs 😂

[@ashlynnheller8400]

I feel like that would be okay as a gerneral song. Race is only important in the context of the musical. Not the song.

[@Manat_]

Race ain’t important 🤦‍♀️

[@jasminejohnson4110]

@@Manat_ it depends on the musical

[@cathydiane2558]

There’s nothing specifically asian about that song. It’s a mom promising to protect her child Now if you sang “old man river”...that would be cringe

[@duckislord764]

yeah especially like white girls picking nina's song breathe from in the heights because it's like... that song is very specifically for latina/black girls

[@becosborne1118]

A mistake I’ve made at a couple of auditions is that I get to nervous, then I forget the words to the song, then apologise profusely. If you accidentally forget words to a monologue, or a song you’re singing, stop. Breath, and start talking or singing again when you feel comfortable. And don’t apologise, just keep going !! 💕💕💕

[@oliverball5453]

One thing I have recently learned is just how important your accompanist is to your being cast. I recently went on a casting call for a professional show. One of my first professional auditions. I was called back after the dance audition to sing. Everyone had very pristine rep books in binders with neatly printed music and I was the dud with loose leaf sheet music. Not the smartest move on my behalf. I didn’t get cast (although I don’t think this was the ONLY factor by any means) but it really taught me that you need to put in 110% to make life easy for the accompanist. if they don’t think you care about the accompanist, then why should they think you’ll care about the production. I wish I’d known this sooner but I’m grateful to know it now. Don’t be the dud like me with loose sheet music in a recycled folder. Do yourself the favor of making a really neat rep book. Your accompanist will thank you and maybe even be the deciding factor on casting you.

[@diaryofdanira2611]

Memorize your audition song and DON’T stare over the pianists shoulder at the sheet music for comfort when auditioning. I made this mistake when auditioning for my first college musical. I knew the piece 100% but was nervous and scared I’d somehow forgot the lyrics. Just be confident in yourself and keep your focus out at the production team!

[@sarahardyman5027]

Perfect timing! I have an audition in an hour!😂❤️

[@Vera-od4hp]

Good luck!!

[@cousinit823]

Break a leg!!!

[@sarahardyman5027]

Vera G. Thank you!

[@sarahardyman5027]

Cousinit Thank you!

[@kaykazoo]

Break a leg, girl!

[@barbarajoseph1732]

How the hell does she not have million subs her advice is so freaking helpful and straight forward I've been only wishing that a youtuber was like bet and so happy all the time:)

[@reakelley6026]

had my first musical theatre audition monday :) I never would've done it without all your helpful videos so thank you sooo much Kath! love ya! (btw it was for a talent scholarship for a summer camp production of frozen jr!) ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@emmagrace7766]

I auditioned for Cinderella in Middle School, and they changed what you can sing for your audition (switched from being able to sing whatever you want to only being able to sing the songs in the musical) VERY last minute. So I had to change my set completely, and the only song in my vocal range was the ugly step sister song, and so I decided, “well I’m just going to sing it naturally and not sing it ugly like the actual song”, and apparently that wasn’t allowed, so when I started singing she stopped me and told me to sit back down because I didn’t sing the song how I was supposed to. So I lost the part as the evil step mother just because I wasn’t allowed to continue to sing. I didn’t sing Cinderella’s song because I couldn’t sing soprano yet. It was a tough blow. And the show sucked miserably.

[@averystratton]

Mistake that I made my first time auditioning for a show: underpreparing the song. I was required to sing a specific song, and I totally nailed it the few times I practiced in my room by myself, but I totally panicked during the audition because I had never sang it in front of anybody and I am very scared of auditions

[@margaretwalters6757]

In an audition for Les Mis, I got so nervous that I froze and while singing, only looked at one of the directors. Just eye contact the entire time. I got ensemble and had a great time.

[@beckl6982]

Ahhh perfect timing! I have an audition May 28 for Into the Woods at my school! Im going for Rapunzel, even though i dont have the best voice.

[@Anne_303]

Rebecca Leininger BREAK A LEG!!!!!!!!

[@Kath_Steele]

Break a leg 💗

[@AE-ig1li]

Break a leg!!

[@isabellavillasis6414]

oh dear i just ended Into The Woods a month and now i’m sad again :( i was cinderella and my best younger friend was rapunzel

[@hannahthomas9507]

Omg break a leg!!! Into the woods is my fav!!!!

[@ellie2454]

ALWAYS be confident if you're not confident doing an audition they might feel unsure of how you might preform on stage

[@mimicoffey1393]

My advice: DEAR LORD NEVER EVER SING A SONG FROM THE SHOW

[@bals4292]

Unlesssssss they request it!!

[@goodtimes8229]

I know someone who sang Kill the beast in and audition for Beauty and the Beast, and he got the part of the asylum owner. (Bigger part than the ensemble, but defo not the beast)

[@saniahwharton9854]

Oh hello, fancy seeing you here!

[@sofiaprimm]

unless they ask you specifically to do a song from the show

[@kidkrowtaylor.ৎ]

Yep, that's what my community theatre, school, and theatre camp does.

[@nullspirit611]

Some extra advice 4 years later: Don't worry too much about your audition. While it is important, don't dwell on your mistakes. My first lead role, I auditioned with Freeze your Brain. I forgot the lyrics halfway through and had to start again. I was horribly embarrassed and cried all night. I got the male lead, over a bunch of tenors (I'm a mezzo soprano.) If you are singing a song a little out of your range, keep another song you love and are comfortable with just in case.

[@alohaisland9999]

Don't use I'm not that smart from 25th annual Putnam county spelling bee. You won't impress anyone trust me I tried Edit: it was also my first audition

[@daniellealexanian4273]

Scotch Tape that song is my anthem

[@carlysimpson9518]

I just finished up spelling bee. Yes that song is super cute but not in an audition context lol.

[@ThatS1Ap5]

i speak six languages could be a very good song for an audition

[@avadanielle3182]

I’m so happy you said this!!!!!!!!! I was concitering using that song for my audition coming up it’s a bigger role that has its own song/solo plus it’s a unisex character everyone wants so I really have competition and I need to be impressive 💕💕💕

[@livia2759]

oh no

[@SamVargo]

Advice: If you're sick on your audition day like I was (raspy voice, sore throat, stuffy nose, the whole shabang), go through with your audition. You still need to do your best and try to get that part you're auditioning for. If you're obviously sick, the casting panel knows that you're not like that ALL the time, and if you still kill it while you're sick, they also know you'll be even better when you're not. Also, drink LOTS of water throughout the day so you don't pass out onstage during a monologue. (Not speaking from personal experience or anything)

[@valentinshauger5524]

Always be prepared! I cannot stress this enough! Know your character, know your music and find out as much as you can about the musical you are auditioning for. The more you know about the character you are auditioning for, the more choices you will be able to make in the audition.

[@eviejackson7116]

I seriously hope Kat understands just how INCREDIBLY HELPFUL videos like these and her entire channel are! When I discovered her channel a long time ago, I had no idea about any of this! About time the internet had some positive, respectful yet honest advice and information on the industry! Thank You Cult Leader Kat xxx

[@carolined5153]

Advice: if you are going to an audition CHOOSE THE ROLE THAT FITS YOU even though another role may look super fun to play you want to audition for the role that realistically you know you can play song a song that compliments your voice and look the casting director in the eye because this can really help them know that you are comfortable around other actors and people you might not know. Don't ever act snobby or rude because you never know who is around you and they might tell the director something so that you might not get a good part. Always be polite and he says to work with

[@emojianalysis]

don't put yourself down and always be confident in your audition, no matter what! i was terribly sick during my last callbacks, and i kept saying things like "that was horrible!" or "im not going to sound good!" right in front of the casting panel. everyone has their own opinions. i know you think you could do better, but you could be the best person in the room even throuhh your sickness. keep your negative comments and attitudes to yourself and you'll go so much farther!

[@leahmarie5079]

“That little meme girl” is Charlie from the Disney Channel show ‘Good Luck Charlie’

[@alyssamariek2]

Audition mishap: I sung Burn while auditioning for Annie 🤣. (I got the part, thankfully.) But the pianist goofed up a line and I thought I messed up, I was soo Nervous, but I got a part. Anyways, I think what I'm getting at is always believe in yourself, keep going even if something gets messed up.

[@Ash-rv4ce]

My school did Annie and I got a callback but I got sick so I didn’t get much to do

[@davidjcarver]

KAT! 😍 can you do a beauty and the beast revival dream cast video?! It’s officially in the works to come to broadway again!

[@hannahthomas9507]

YES!!!! 💞

[@juliannaklecka]

advice! I wish I knew this before college! your conversation with the pianist is so important- meaning, being clear, concise, and correct. One of my professors literally told us that he’s not going to consider actors for callbacks if we don’t correctly execute our convo with the pianist. And also- this seems like a no brainer but- be kind to the pianist and THANK THEM! plus, you never know if they’re good pals with the casting team or not- but regardless, I think they go under appreciated, and I’m sure they see SO MANY weird things happen and deal with so much. lol! Shout out to pianists

[@halliemarie1673]

CD: Why are you late? Me: my monkey cought on fire so...

[@trinket5969]

My high school doesn't do traditional auditions; everyone has to sing a specific section of a song from the show. Our 'call backs' are for the leads the day general auditions. If you want a lead, you go to call backs. Then you have to sing the character's song (if they had a solo) or a section of a song they sing alone. So going into every year you know EXACTLY what you're in for

[@allybaydock7644]

One of the worst mistakes I made was being under prepared. I wasn’t as comfortable with my monologue as I should have been and ended up messing up and not getting the role. Always prepare as much as possible!

[@felix-qy2gh]

some audition tips ive picked up on after a 6 plays and thescon when youre auditioning your audition starts rhe MOMENT you step foot in the room. if youre nervous, do what youre there for and ACT. they will be lookibg at your energy and attitude about yourself, and judgibg how you would work with the other actors if you act really nervous then they will think you will be nervous on stage always. ALWAYS. get there early. i try to get to auditons at least 20 minutes early. majority of the time the approx time for auditions is shortened so you will be called when you least expect it if youre going to a musical auditon i BEG OF YOU please wear comfortable shoes and clothing ive mad the mistake of wearing baggy jeans to auditions and will never again put every role youve been in on ur resume, even crew. any special talents rhat rhey could find intriguing you should put down. i never had a special talent to put on auditions until i saw an acting coacha nd she told me the frog croak i can do i should def put on auditon papers lol just because you didnt get cast doesnt mean youre not good enough. the casting director may have not seen you in thwir vision of the play, maybe they think you wouldnt work well with the extremity of the play or wouldnt work with rhe other actors only pick songs that you know you can sing under pressure. for a mean girls auditon i sang revenge party but im a guy so my voice cannot go up thay high and i did not gey casted lol

[@emmamolloy7829]

I have a college audition tomorrow and I'm high-key freaking out

[@saltyicecream3283]

Don’t worry I know you will do great if this is want you really want channel your inner passion and rock it! I know you will. YOU GO GIRL 🤞🏼💜😍

[@mkpatteson1167]

Emma Molloy wow i hope you have a rlly bad audition girrl. make sure to make all the mistakes kat says in this vid+ sing all the songs in her worst audition songs video!! hehehe

[@Kath_Steele]

Break a leg!!

[@Vera-od4hp]

Break a leg!! I’m new to theatre so I have like /no/ advice but I offer support! Just remember when you’re nervous that a random girl who replied to you has got your back!!

[@saltyicecream3283]

mkpatt .... why so mean? Wish her luck. 🙂

[@brooklynnking6652]

ADVICE: if there’s a live accompanist and they’re playing the wrong tempo, you can ask to have a moment with them and clarify “hey can we go a bit faster” or “hey can we go a bit slower”. that doesn’t always mean the accompanist will do it, but it shows the people behind the table that this is not how the song should go and that it’s not your fault for picking a song too fast or too slow for you

[@elliechristmann4509]

Tysm! I'm going into high school and doing a lot of theatre stuff so this really helps!

[@MayWinn]

Advice: Many auditions for musicals have you sing a solo. It’s great to have a strong voice b make sure you also act while you sing. Some people think that having a good voice is enough and while it’s definitely good make sure you also act as you sing like with facial expressions and maybe a bit of blocking❤

[@maryallen3478]

This is just for interviews or any other process in general.... be really purposeful in your speaking. (Don't say um)

[@box_full_of_ink958]

i have never been in a musical or even done auditions for anything but talent shows, but yet here i am, looking for tips so i can start-

[@kathryn6678]

You see, i forgot to practice my song *once* and lost the part. *PRACTICE*

[@madisonpalki8386]

Honestly when I first auditioned for a musical I was shy and scared and didn’t really let myself get out of my comfort zone/didn’t let myself try my hardest. Now when I watch auditions I just want to scream at everyone that it’s okay to be nervous BUT you just gotta let gooooo! And not think about anyone else, it’s your time to shine and get that part that you want.

[@leilonidepew8898]

Advice: When you go into an audition room, don't act intitled or comfortable, but do be confident. Casting directors notice if you aren't confident. I once auditioned for a show and got audition feedback and was told I was talented but didn't show confidence. If I can't be confident in front of 10 people, how do they know I will be confident in front of hundreds? Also, be happy, smile, and have fun without over doing it. Just a few things directors have told me in the last 10 years. 💖

[@ellawanless641]

My biggest mistake has happened multiple times but it’s always the same. I have anxiety and I get super nervous for auditions. Because of that I have a tendency to not know what to say, and just end up mentioning that I’m a really anxious person and apologizing for my nerves- I know I shouldn’t, but it always ends up happening. So if you can help it, don’t do that. It doesn’t exactly make you look like a reliable and professional performer.