Charleston Stage Company
Audition Tips
Unless
specific notice is given otherwise, Charleston Stage Company auditions
are by "cold-reading." It is not necessary to prepare a monologue.
The director typically selects portions ("sides") of the script of the
play for auditioners to read in combination with other auditioners.
Unless the director suggests otherwise, auditioning actors are free to
move about and "act" the part. Take time to listen and react
to your acting partner. The director may or may not ask you
re-read a part with specific directions or suggested changes.
It is often useful, but not absolutely necessary, to have read the entire play in advance so that you will have a better appreciation for what your character is like. Be prepared to indicate on the audition form what part or parts you are interested in, but the director may have you read for other parts as well. The audition form will also ask you to indicate what dates you may be unavailable for rehearsals.
Please arrive promptly for auditions.