| An audition is a trial performance, by an actor, dancer, | | | | away.o Recall - This type of audition is where they call |
| or musician, to demonstrate his or her ability suitability | | | | you back because you have been short-listed for the |
| or skill. There are various types of auditions which are | | | | production. For example if they saw 50 people they |
| as follows:o Open Audition - This is an audition that is | | | | may call back 5 people and if you are one of the 5 |
| advertised and any one can attend. There is usually a | | | | people called back then that audition is called a recall. |
| very long wait (but not always) depending on the | | | | Some times you can get recalled several times before |
| popularity of the production and where it has been | | | | they decide who gets the job.o Screen Test - A |
| advertised. For example, if it has been advertised on | | | | screen test is where you are asked to learn a short |
| television or radio (on a major channel or station) then | | | | part of a script and then you are asked to come to |
| you can guarantee that a huge amount of people will | | | | the film or TV studio to perform on camera. The final |
| attend this audition. However, if the audition is | | | | decision makers may not be present so they will be |
| advertised in a local newspaper then there are less | | | | sent a copy of your performance to watch on tape. |
| people likely to attend.o Private Audition - This type of | | | | Should the final decision makers be present they |
| audition is where you are given a specific date, time | | | | sometimes do a screen test to see how you look on |
| and location to attend and you are seen straight | | | | camera. |