YOUR THEATRE TEACHER WISHES YOU KNEW THIS! | Audition Tips for High School Students

In this video I share the 11 (I just couldn't stop at 10!) tips I WISH my theatre students knew before they audition for a play or musical. I wish I would have known these when I was auditioning for my first show!
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[@MirandaJacobs1912]

I’m auditioning today for newsies and I am TERRIFIED, but this video really helped me thank you

[@basicallyimhannah13]

OMG HOW DID YOU DO I WAS IN NEWSIES A WHILE AGO

[@MirandaJacobs1912]

@@basicallyimhannah13 I got a callback that’s almost don’t but I was very intimidated bc the people that auditioned were so incredibly talented

[@MirandaJacobs1912]

@@basicallyimhannah13 I got Ana Bowery brigade ensemble I thought I did awful but I got ok roles so yay!!

[@Bonka_431]

I feel you. I’m also auditioning today. I’m really nervous😊

[@louise1992]

IM AUDITIONING FOR KATHERINE THIS SUMMER!!!!!!!

[@Sandi_Like_the_Beach]

If only my director didn’t precast our shows ✌🏼😁

[@cayleejo]

That is THE WORST feeling! I'm sorry that is your situation :(

[@CallieMaxwell]

I've been acting since I was 4 (I'm almost 15 now) I love watching your videos and everything you said was WONDERFUL advice. Next time someone asks me for tips I'm DEFINITELY sending them this vid! ❤❤❤

[@cayleejo]

Thankyou so much! I appreciate your kind words ❤

[@jasminemareko9304]

@@cayleejo❤❤

[@Makinley-ef4th]

Tips?

[@Shruti-yx6ho]

Theatre is my LIFE as I started when I was around 6 and had been doing it since then and I am auditioning for Maid Marion in Robin and the Sherwood hoodies WISH ME LUCK!!! Edit: I got the part

[@JustLiving247]

I want to do musical theatre so bad. Ever since I saw The Phantom of the Opera I have been in love. I have been introduced to an amazing community. I just cannot get over my anxiety. Another thing, I USED to be tone deaf. Yea, seems like I am picking the right career path right? So, I have been practicing singing everyday. I am going to take acting classes. Thanks for the tips!

[@oyii.z1474]

I have been very fortunate to go to a high school that offers drama and has improv class, in that class we had to improvise a musical. And now I have the opportunity to audition for a musical happening at the end of the year😊 Good luck on musical theatre 😎🤭

[@JustLiving247]

@@oyii.z1474 That is awesome! My school offers drama/ acting classes. They do plays but not musicals unfortunately. I am planning on taking the drama class and attending the drama club that they offer. So I will be ready for musicals in my next school. I wish you luck in your audition(s)!

[@oyii.z1474]

@@JustLiving247 Thank you so much🤗. Can you not convince your teacher or the people organizing the acting classes to make a musical🫠? Anyways... It's a good thing that you're taking the acting classes and joining the drama club😛. I hope your next school does musicals🤗😝 Good luck on your acting career!

[@JustLiving247]

@@oyii.z1474 My band teacher and choir teacher have both reached out to our drama teacher and asked. Even local theaters have reached out to help with our “musical theater program.” But our drama teacher said it is “too much work.” Even though she already has a DRAMA CLUB where she can do musicals. My band teacher even offered that our advanced band could do live orchestra. Idk. Just gonna have to stick with plays for now.

[@theregaltoast9364]

I'm auditioning for my school's spring musical beauty and the beast tomorrow, and ive been looking forward to auditioning since the beginning of summer. I'm currently practicing and im super excited and nervous. Callbacks are gonna be on the 14th so i hope i do well. I'm going for mrs. potts but i'll be happy with any role as ive wanted to be in a musical for months

[@cayleejo]

Break a leg at your audition today! Beauty and the Beast was my very first musical and it is such a magical show!

[@Ash-rv4ce]

I watched this bc I had my audition today and I thought I would judge myself cuz I didn’t know if my friends were just being nice or if they were being honest. Thx so much I feel so much better.

[@cayleejo]

I'm glad you enjoyed it - thanks for watching!

[@cora_jones]

I just found your channel! I’m in love. My dream job is to direct shows or be a teacher for middle schoolers. Thanks for the funny editing with the broadway songs! ❤

[@cayleejo]

Thankyou for watching!

[@LittleMissDaisyyy]

Thanks! I’m auditioning for Anna in my school’s frozen! Edit: I got Olaf 💀💀💀

[@Bayleaf_09]

SAME 🤞🤞🤞

[@Def.Not.Scarlett.]

Olaf has the best song bro i got anna in mine and my hans was so BAD

[@icylily7242]

My highschool is doing Shrek the musical and I'm gonna try to audition. I hope I get either Fiona or Farquaad but I'm happy with whatever I get

[@LittleMissDaisyyy]

@@icylily7242 break a leg!!

[@13suns955]

I have an audition for we will rock you and I’m going for the mail role the killer queen and I’m really nervous people in my year will laugh at me and I have just done my lamda exam yesterday and the auditions are in 4/3 days and if you don’t memorise it you won’t get a main role. I have also been a narrator in every show I have been in apart from a shepherd in the nativity ( I still said one word ) THIS IS REALLY STRESSFUL

[@wbcx4491]

College junior here. I've only been in a handful of plays and sung all my life, and will be auditioning for what could be my first-ever musical next week: Bright Star, going for Jimmy Ray Dobbs, the lead male. This advice is all super helpful, particularly since I've never done this before and my background being in classical makes adapting to this production's bluegrass quite the experience. Thanks Caylee for the golden advice.

[@cayleejo]

Break a leg! Update us if you get the chance! I have a friend who just finished playing Jimmy - it is a beautiful show!

[@619sammy]

where were you when i had auditions 😔

[@This.is_Sophia018]

Hi! I love your videos, & I feel like they are really going to help me on my plays at school. This is my first year of taking theatre, and I was really nervous. But I’ve started watching your videos and they have really helped me on everything I need to know about theatre. Now I’m not afraid to walk up on stage with a parter and start a scene, write a monologue, or even do improv! You have really helped me build my confidence and I’m so great ful for that!❤❤❤

[@cayleejo]

Your comment made my day! I'm so happy to hear that my videos have helped you. Thankyou for sharing

[@mariiluvz]

I NEVER leave comments, but I just wanted to thank you for making this video!! I'm auditioning for Kitty from The Drowsy Chaperone at my highschool tomorrow, so I feel that I'm more confident and prepared. I'm slightly concerned since i have no experience in theatre previous to this, but I'll try my best anyways! :)

[@cayleejo]

You’re so welcome! I hope your audition went just as you hoped ♥️

[@aylavlogs222]

I've never done anything very out there or out of my comfort zone... though I've always loved singing. Now, in my freshman year, the school musical is Mean Girls! One of my favs! I told myself I'd audition for Janis and have been practicing since September... the auditions are November 28th and I'm not sure if I'll be doing it or not. My anxiety is getting the best of me...

[@cayleejo]

I genuinely hope that you’ll follow through with it! It is 100% normal to be nervous about the process, but you will be so PROUD of yourself if you participate, no matter the outcome ♥️. Wishing you the breakage of many limbs!

[@aylavlogs222]

@@cayleejo UPDATE; I kept practicing and tried my best to be prepared for the worst… I ended up getting sick this weekend BUT THAT DIDNT STOP ME!!! I still went for the audition and I made the callback list!! Callbacks are tomorrow (I’ll have to sing A Cautionary Tale and read a bit of the script) and then the cast list will be put out friday. It’s between another girl in my grade and myself so there’s no senior priority there- which means I truly have a chance!! I wasn’t expecting it but man will I try hard!! (Even though i’m quite congested from my sickness..)

[@cayleejo]

@@aylavlogs222 I'M SO PROUD OF YOU! I hope you have so much fun at callbacks - definitely focus on volume/projection and facial expressions, those are always huge standouts in callbacks. Break a leg!

[@aylavlogs222]

@@cayleejo further update; I got the role of Janis!! I’m so excited to put all my effort into it, even tho it’s my first musical and it may be overwhelming In quite excited- Plus the cast members are very sweet and inclusive so they’ve been very supportive!!

[@cayleejo]

@@aylavlogs222 Oh. My. Gosh. You are a rockstar! Sending virtual high fives, hugs, and bouquets of flowers your way. Thankyou for the updates - this makes me so very happy! You're going to have so much fun!

[@stx2490]

I’m a junior in highschool and this will be my first ever musical we’ll actually my first theatre experience in general and I’m thinking about auditioning for grease my mom says I should do it and it seems fun but I’m super nervous about the whole auditioning process just since I’ve never done it before but if I do end up going through with it I’m gonna audition for Danny

[@cayleejo]

Grease is such a fun show to start with - no matter what role you're in! I hope that you do give it a shot, I'm certain you won't regret it

[@stx2490]

@@cayleejo I got Eugene im not the nerdy type so it’ll be fun to transform a little bit into this role lol

[@stx2490]

@@cayleejoyou were definitely right I didn’t regret it and I’m actually really happy I got Eugene we had 2 shows yesterday 2 today and we have one tommorw I have no idea what I’ll do with all my free time without rehearsals lol

[@magicorra]

I have never gone in a theatre or musical before and i have bad social anxiety but i really hope i get a chance to because i love theatre and musicals. This video is super helpful cause i'd probably mess up and i have no experience lol. Tysm ❤

[@cayleejo]

The risk is definitely worth the reward! Theatre is a magical group of people to be a part of

[@questionablequeer]

im going to try out for a musical next year, and this helped alot! tysm!!

[@cayleejo]

Break a leg! I’m glad I could help :)

[@crossingdots9036]

Me tooooo! Mean girls jr and elf jr!

[@_ThatOneAquarius_]

Me too!! Frozen Jr, Honk Jr, and the Little Mermaid Jr

[@willowthewitch2121]

Same! It’s going to be my first year in musical theatre, I’m so scared yet excited! I’m making a playlist to watch next year.

[@pinkaliciousworld]

Thank you so much for these! I am actually going to an audition for a show tomorrow so this helps a lot!!😊

[@Minnie.s.stay._child.]

This was so helpful honestly but the rule I wanted was a leading role but this was so helpful just in case I wanted to or to give advice to other people that want that but this was incredibly helpful thank you so much!❤

[@colbytate]

thank you so much!! this was soooo helpful frfr!!

[@cayleejo]

I'm glad to hear it, thanks for watching!

[@kylameyer]

This video is exactly what I was looking for! Thank you so much!

[@cayleejo]

You're so welcome!

[@macydoesvlogs]

Thank you for all your tips! I think your videos are amazing and my first audition is next week! Thank you for your tips again!❤

[@cayleejo]

You're welcome - break a leg and update us on how it goes if you have a chance :)

[@3t3rn4lsunsh1ne]

Would love to see this in the other perspective of casting directors if you had any notes on how to pick a good cast for a musical!? Would be really beneficial as I have been asked to cast for The Wizard of Oz and can’t find any good videos on what to look for when choosing my cast!

[@cayleejo]

Coincidentally I wrapped up that show earlier this year! You may check out my “Directing Wizard of Oz” playlist here on YT, but I don’t have a specific video on casting advice. I’ll look into it! I will share that with Wizard of Oz your Wicked Witch will make or break your show. If you don’t have a believable villain (in that ICONIC role) it is really rough to believe the rest of the story. My email is in my YT bio, feel free to email me any specific Wizard casting questions.

[@3t3rn4lsunsh1ne]

@@cayleejo thank you sooo much for this, I might have to reach out!! I was struggling with the Witch, she is REALLY hard to cast!

[@lorenbennington4952]

I needed this! Im going out for Ren in Footloose next week!

[@cayleejo]

Break a leg!

[@Godsavedmylifeandidontknowwhy]

i’ve been in 4 musical shows (this is my 4th one) the closest i got to a lead was a supporting characther - which was the antoganist in elf (greenway) and i’m DESPRRATEEEEE to be sky masterson in guys and dolls next semester if we do that show (when i tell you im desperate im more desperate for when i got the arron burr role) - keep in mind i got that role when my school mad e a custom musical of broadway musicals we love

[@AwkwardCat23]

Im auditioning for Edwin Drood/Alice Nutting in our spring play!

[@nyxxc]

It's my first year of highschool and I'm auditionting for our spring musical, high school musical. I'm new to theater (just started last year) and I really am not sure how my audition will go. Auditions are this Wednesday I'm trynna go for Sharpay, but I'm not sure if I should go for such a big role as this would be my second show. I've been trying my best to prepare and I found this video really helpful, something about this helped me calm my nerves, so I thank you very much:))

[@cayleejo]

I think Sharpay is a great choice to aim for! Auditioning with her in mind will help remind you to keep your volume LOUD and your actions BIG, which a lot of people shy away from/accidentally forget in auditions. Break a leg at your audition! This is a super fun show to be apart of.

[@bestieedits-ov6cz]

Idk why people think theatre is easy and not as hard as sports. Theatre still has pressure. And it’s harder than being in a movie or tv show cause ur live. If u voice crack there’s no second tape. If u forget a line there’s no tape 2. If you miss pronounce a word there’s no cut the cameras. I have been doing acting since I was 10 and it’s really fun but not as easy as people think.

[@cayleejo]

100% Agree!

[@PreppyInPink_Girlsss]

I have an audition today after school! It’s for a Shakespeare play, which I’ve never done before- more of a musical person- but I’m excited! What if you are a shaky person? Because personally I shake a lot during auditions, and I’m scared it’s going to take away from the performance ❤

[@cayleejo]

I am also a shaky person! Before I walk into the audition room I always "shake it out", jump around, shake each arm, each leg, take deep breaths, do whatever you can to get that pent up energy out of your body. But, if you still end up shaking a little it can also add to your character! Whether a character is angry, sad, or even incredibly happy, they make tremble with this feelings. Break a leg!

[@lilytaylor4760]

My school is doing Tuck Everlasting this year. Which kind of sucks because we have pretty large department of mostly girls. It has 11 roles, 4 are female, 6 are male, and one is a carnival worker with two lines. Long story short, I got the carnival worker as a first-year theater kid (even over students who played main characters last year) because I was the only one to give the give the character a personality. I did a cartwheel (unprompted) and let my natural accent shine through. They also gave opportunities to try out for other roles in the show at the last-minute. I knew I’d probably suck because I’m not a super strong singer and I had no prep but I tried anyway and I was also told that helped.

[@cayleejo]

Congrats! I’m glad to hear going the extra mile helped you shine ✨.

[@user-nj4tj8li8s]

hiii i love your videos! quick question: when im performing my monologue/song do i maintain eye contact with the judges or look ahead

[@cayleejo]

This is a great question! In general I would never maintain eye contact with the panel while auditioning with your song or monologue - this can just become a little uncomfortable/unnerving as someone sitting on the other side of the table. BUT, I do highly suggest that you determine who your character is singing to and decide where they are in the room. For example, if they're singing to a parent maybe that parent is standing just behind the judge's table, so THAT is the point that you're making eye contact with/directing movements towards. I hope that helps!

[@funwithlandon5778]

I’m always (not always of course) I’m a Boy Scout be prepared is our moddo

[@13suns955]

I have always been cast as narrators and I’m really sick of it. But now I am auditioning for killer queen( main role villan) and I’m really worried my friends ( or people in my year ) are going to laugh at me behind my back. I am also going against 2 drama captains and I’m so worried it’s in four days ( Tuesday) and I have to memorise it or I can’t audition for the role. I just had my lamda exam yesterday and soon the auditions. Idk if I’m going to get laughed at or freeze so I’m freaking out. I am in year 6 and i have been trying to find comments to calm my nerves. I really hope they don’t laugh at me but even if they do I will try to brush it off. This video as been really helpfull as I am stressed. Thank you for this

[@urfav_tay]

Im auditioning for Regina in Mean Girls Jr. Thanks!!

[@cayleejo]

Break a leg!

[@marygracechambless3768]

I’m auditioning for Bright Star tonight ❤

[@chib-chab]

Auditioning for Mamma Mia next year! I’ll let u know what I get lol

[@eyeye5296]

this is really helpful as im auditioning for matilda in january

[@cayleejo]

Break a leg! That's such a fun show.

[@eyeye5296]

@cayleejo I got callbacks (everyone who didn't get it already have a role) and the callbacks are on Tuesday!

[@cayleejo]

@@eyeye5296 Thankyou for the update! Also, OMG THAT IS SO EXCITING! I wish you the breakage of many limbs. General call-back tip, really focus on vocal volume and don't be afraid to try something different than everyone else! For example, in my most recent callbacks I had 5 different groups read the same scene and it was so refreshing when someone read a line differently (like different inflection/tone) or moved differently than what the previous groups had done. You've got this

[@eyeye5296]

​@cayleejo i didn't get a role sadly, but as it was a school musical I'll be auditioning for a more "professional" show of the little mermaid on on the 25th

[@Clay_beads190]

I’m auditioning for Matilda but it’s in school and I’m always scared to sing in front of my teachers and friends. Any tips?

[@cayleejo]

Focus on a spot above their heads! Eye contact while singing, especially eye contact with people you know, can really throw you off, so find a spot above their heads and sing to that spot.

[@Clay_beads190]

@@cayleejo I’m not sure if I’m the right size for it

[@digthewarmth]

​@@Clay_beads190If they seem too much taller than you for you to look above their heads, then pick a spot between two people's heads.

[@H41f_D34D]

This is my second audition! I’m in 6th grade and it’s hard because the 7tha bf 8th graders are SO good but it’s a musical so I’m a lead singer in a band but still haven’t gotten anything but a couple of lines in my church play any more tips pls let me know

[@destinyyxoxoo]

I need help! I am audition for footloose, and this is my first theater musical at this company. They want a 1 minute song, musical or 80’s preferred. I don’t know what song I’m supposed to do… this is like my first time there and does it mean any 80’s song or…? If so, what do you recommend? I’m alto and I don’t know which prefers my voice. Next to the monologue, I haven’t done theater since before Covid, I’m not sure what I’m supposed to do with the monologue. I need help please! Auditions are may 25th!

[@EmSoftball_12]

Hey! I’m Emilee and I’m 12 years old and I have always wanted to be an actress when I was younger and I have very high anxiety and in April I’m going to for a audition for descendants and I’ve never done this before so thank you so much for that great advice that really is going to help me a lot. Do you have any tips on how to not be nervous or shaking so my voice doesn’t crack or sound shaki?

[@PaisyVO]

Hey! I’m not Caylee lol but a tip I have is to always be confident! Act like no one is there. I did that during an audition and the director was impressed! I ended up getting into the performance. Good luck on your audition!! Rooting for you! :D

[@Bonka_431]

IM auditioning for beauty and the beast today. I’m super nervous. I have to sing and preform a manoulouge. 😳😬

[@fluttershy.a]

i need your help!! i have an audition for mean girls jr in my community theatre in april, and it calls for "13-18 year olds in 8th-12th grade", but im a 13 year old in seventh grade and by the time of the auditions ill be nearly 14. secondly, auditions are april 27th from 10am to 5pm, but i have to perform in my schools production of aladdin jr at 12;30 the same day. i would be able to audition around 3 that day without missing any of aladdin. also, and im sorry that this is so much, but i have no idea what song to audition with. if you couldnt tell i love to plan ahead lol

[@avaistall]

i have an audition for willy wonka on Tuesday! gonna use all of these, wish me luck💕

[@cayleejo]

Break a leg! 🤞🏼

[@Silentnightss]

Help! I’m auditioning for Mrs. Andrew’s in Mary poppins, I’m singing “the smell of rebellion “ from Matilda but I really need help with my facial expressions and hand movements!

[@ZoeZboos]

I have a question. So I’m planning on auditioning on the last Monday of February for a double cast production of The Thirty Three Little Pigs (play) and one of the casts have a later rehearsal time than the other. I have some after school activities that happen before the later cast rehearsals, so that would work. But, I’m worried about that i could get cast in the earlier cast and would be forced to either refuse the role or quit my two other activities. Should I put down the activities on the conflicts list? And would that affect me getting cast? I’m willing to skip the activities for important tech week rehearsals towards the end, but I don’t want to quit everything entirely. I would appreciate your advice greatly. Thank you!

[@cayleejo]

If I were the casting director that would absolutely NOT impact casting decisions! In fact, I would be thankful that you chose to be honest from the beginning. If you're trying to work around your other activities it shows that you're an individual who places a high priority on the activities that they're involved in, meaning you would also be a valuable cast member! I would absolutely write down your conflicts and not worry about it being a factor in casting.

[@ZoeZboos]

@@cayleejo thank you so much! I appreciate that you replied because I was unsure :D

[@colbytate]

how did you become a theatre teacher? like what did you go to college for? i think i want to be a theatre teacher and i don’t know if i need a BFA or something diffrent!!

[@cayleejo]

I'm actually planning on making a video that dives into my personal teaching journey, but the short version is, I actually have a BFA in English with a minor in secondary education. I had ZERO professional theatre training when I got my very first teaching job (high school theatre teacher), but I had a lot of practical experience in theatre and that is why they hired me. I went on to earn to my MA (Master of Arts) in Theatre Education in 2021. My recommendation is to either pursue a BFA in Theatre Education (quite a few colleges offer this degree program now) OR pursue a BA in Theatre while also being enrolled in an education program to compete certification, student teaching, etc. I hope this helps!

[@jacobnoble5744]

I studied and got a BA in Theatre Education from Ball State University! It’s a true theatre ed major and not a theatre and education double major!

[@sammielilla1187]

I need advice please 🙏 I’m auditioning for Charlie and the Chocolate factory and hoping to get Veruca salt. I want to do either stupid with love or in my own little corner. Which one should I do?? Or should I do a different song??

[@cayleejo]

I think "Stupid with Love" from Mean Girls could be a fun choice - just be strategic about what section you cut from it. I honestly feel like "In My Own Little Corner" doesn't give you a great opportunity to show off your ability to act like Veruca, as it is such a sweet/gentle song. A cutting of "The Stepsisters Lament" also from Cinderella could be a great choice. Otherwise I would seriously take a look at some of Little Red's songs in Into the Woods - her section of the prologue would be a great choice for Veruca - or even a select cutting of "I Know Things Now". "My New Philosophy" from You're a Good Man Charlie Brown" would also be an excellent choice, or "Naughty" from Matilda. Break a leg!

[@sammielilla1187]

@@cayleejo thank you so much!!

[@Preppy_stitch28]

My schools having auditions for Aristocrats jr. in march and I'm super nervous lol! Any pointers or tips that can help?

[@cayleejo]

You have plenty of time to prepare! Just start working on it a little bit everyday so that when the audition comes around it feels like second nature. Break a leg!

[@fatduckross]

I got sick both times before auditions at the same company. I completely lost my voice a couple days before the audition and even while auditioning I only had half my vocal range... 😂

[@Kaylee-hq2lw]

I have a question. If the judges or whoever I'm trying out in front of Say that I need a 1 minute monolog But I've timed myself in recorded myself doing my monolog and it comes up to 1 minute and 20 seconds. Do you think that's OK?

[@cayleejo]

In my personal opinion I would try to cut it down by at least 15 seconds (by removing content if possible, not by speaking faster). I never mind if someone goes over a few seconds, but if I were on the panel I would feel like 20 seconds over means they potentially didn’t read the instructions. Break a leg!

[@SWIFTIEforEver13730]

I am auditioning for beauty and the beast

[@cayleejo]

Break a leg!

[@brooklyngardiner]

Hi! I was just wondering, what helps with audition nerves? Ive found that when Im nervous, I stutter a bit and make very akward eye contact, which I want to avoid. 🤣 Any tips? Thank you!

[@cayleejo]

I had an audition once where I was so nervous that my left foot was tapping uncontrollably… my entire monologue! I couldn’t help it, my body was betraying me. After that I found that getting my nervous energy out before I walked in the room was super helpful. Before walking in the room I shake out each limb (left hand, shake for 10 seconds, right hand, left foot, right foot) and take nice deep breaths to relax my body and it helps so much! Or, if you’re someone who is really relaxed by music, create a playlist you can listen to before going in the room, just have one earbud in so you can still hear them call your turn, but that may really help calm your nerves! In terms of the eye contact, find a spot behind the audition panel, your “invisible other”, maybe it’s a clock on the wall, and really try to focus on that while performing. I promise if you do make eye contact with the audition panel it is not nearly as awkward for them as you feel like it is for you, so it likely isn’t a big deal ♥️.

[@princess1sprinkles]

im auditioning for anna from frozen in the winter 😰 wish me luck!

[@cayleejo]

Such a fun role! I love Anna's innocence and pure heart. Break a leg!

[@Bonka_431]

Can someone give me advice?

[@itsjust_star]

im audtioing for a suessical today and honestly im super nervous

[@cayleejo]

I’m sure it went great! Sending you all the best vibes.

[@itsjust_star]

@@cayleejo yeaaa it did i got cat in the hat and i have solos

[@cayleejo]

OMG! That’s incredible! What a great part. Congrats!!

[@itsjust_star]

@@cayleejo THANK UUUUU

[@a_shortinsomniac]

I have an audition this spring but I have been trying to prepare since I found out about it. I’m an alto girl auditioning for a male role (Mike Teevee) do you have any tips for Females auditioning for Male roles, or even tips for singing better (because I am a not great singer, who has only gotten cast as ensemble)? Thank you! Wish me luck!!