The Audition

As any actor knows going to an audition is a nerve racking experience. You are constantly thinking about what they are looking for, how to make yourself stand out, and to remember to break out of your comfort zone because no one wants an actor who won't try experimental things. Least to say there are usually a lot of butterflies in your stomach. This was no exception for me. I decided I was going to go to the audition about two days before it was held. So I called and made my appointment and was asked to memorize a monologue that was about two minutes and of the period. So I go around trying to find one. Naturally I pick my favorite Shakespeare play (Taming of the Shrew) and settled for Kate's monologue at the end. But I had never memorized Shakespeare before and I was slightly nervous about doing so. I have a good memory and got it down.

The day of the audition arrived and I drove the hour to the faire grounds from my dorm room. The whole way I was nervously repeating my monologue sure I over and over again. I arrived and filled out my paper work, asking to be considered for a lady in the English Court where all my historical role models lived. And then began the worst audition of my life. You think I am exaggerating, but I promise you I'm not. I've been through my share of auditions both good and bad and this is my worst one to date.

The audition started with several improve games. Not my strongest suit. I tend to try to over think improves instead of going in the moment. I can think on my feet...when I'm not trying too. We played some that were about making big actions, some that were about making a big name for yourself, and others that were much in the model of "Yes, and.." After that we did our monologues. And after all the stressing myself out over it. I completely blanked. I NEVER do that, EVER. But this time I did. Of course, as soon as I got back to my seat the end came back to me...thanks a lot mind. It only got worse from there...Then came the accents. We stood on stage and had to improve in about 10 or so different accents. I would defiantly not call accents a strong point of mine. I can do....British decently sometimes...and by the last couple accents I'm pretty sure they all sounded the same. Like a German, Scottish, British, Spanish mix of an accent. After that he thanked us for our audition, and told us it would be 4 to 5 weeks before we heard anything, and I left knowing I had just blown my chance to get in for this year.

Below is a peak at my audition. Well, I don't actually preform in the video, but I am there. I'm in the background in the red.