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PATA's 2017 General Auditions Informational Sheet |
Your goal at these auditions is to get a callback. We have suggestions to help you do that.
PREPARE. PRACTICE. PERFORM.
PREPARE - Take care of the administrative side of things early!
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TO DO |
PATA MEMBERS |
EQUITY MEMBERS |
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Join PATA |
Membership must be current |
Optional, but encouraged to support our theatre community. |
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Join AEA |
N/A |
AEA Membership must be current |
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Qualify to Audition |
If you have not attended a PATA General Audition in the past 10 years, you MUST attend one of our FREE PATA Informational Workshops. |
AEA Membership must be current. You must present your AEA card when you check-in for your audition. |
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Create or update a digital profile on the PATA website |
Ensure that your contact info and basic profile are complete. Update your headshot and resume. |
Contact info@portlandtheatre.com to ensure that your headshot and resume are included in the audition binder. |
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Register for an audition |
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Choose what kind of audition to attend: • Acting only • Combo Singing/Acting |
You will have 2 minutes to complete one of the following:
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You will have 3 minutes to complete one of the following:
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PRACTICE - Make sure to practice your WHOLE audition.
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AUDITION ELEMENT |
TIPS |
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Walk in |
Be confident and pleasant, the auditors are watching. |
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Slate your name & pieces |
Speak clearly. Take your time. Check your vocal energy. |
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Transition to 1st piece |
Take a breath and begin your first piece. The timer starts now. |
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Transition to 2nd piece |
End your 1st piece, take a breath, and begin your 2nd piece. |
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Transition back to yourself |
Say “Thank you” and smile. |
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Walk out |
Be confident and pleasant, the auditors are still watching. |
PERFORM - Know what to expect so you can focus on your performance.
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TO DO |
TIPS |
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What to bring |
• Your sheet music, if you are singing. • If you want a drink, please bring a container with a secure lid. • Equity members must bring their membership cards. You DO NOT need to bring any headshots or resumes! |
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Check in |
All actors must check in at least 30 minutes before your audition time slot. |
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Wait to be called |
• After check-in, you will be escorted to a waiting area with other actors scheduled in your time slot. Remain here until you are called. • When your time arrives, your group will line up outside the theater. Each of you will be led to an “on deck” area one at a time. • One actor will be auditioning while another is “on deck”. |
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Acting only auditions |
• Enter the theatre when your number is called. • Take your mark at center stage. There will be an “X” or a small rug to guide you. • Present your audition (all 6 steps from the PRACTICE section). • Exit through the same door you entered. |
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Singing only, and Combo auditions |
• Enter the room when your number is called. • Give your music to the accompanist to your left, and offer any brief instructions. • Take your mark at center stage. There will be an “X” or a small rug to guide you. • Present your audition (all 6 steps from the PRACTICE section). • Retrieve your music from the accompanist. • Exit through the same door you entered. |
IMPORTANT NOTES -
General tips:
- Parking near ART is scarce; plan accordingly. MAX stops right out front.
- This is a job interview; dress professionally. You want them paying attention to your audition, not your wardrobe. We encourage you to wear “quiet” shoes, and keep hair out of your face.
- Avoid making eye contact with auditors while you are acting. Focus above or between them instead.
- Props are not allowed, however a chair will be available at the side of the stage if you need one.
Sheet music:
- The notes should be big enough for the accompanist to read clearly. Mark start and finish clearly.
- Make sure there are no staff lines missing in the copy; darken your copy if necessary.
- Don’t cut off notes at the bottom of the page; reduce to 95% when copying so that everything fits.
- To provide a tempo, don’t give a metronome setting; demonstrate the tempo you want.
Canceling your audition:
- If you need to cancel your audition, contact info@portlandtheatre.com, or call 971-803-7712.
- No-shows on audition day will be suspended from the audition process for the following year.
- No refunds are available for cancellations.
Please remember, PATA Board Members and volunteers will be there to help you on your audition day.
We’re all rooting for you…So break a leg!