| Annie Audition Tips |
The remaining girls are measured up by size against each other and divided into groups for the final part of the call back -the read through
-Type up your resume in professional format.
-Type your full name at the top of the resume. Type your age( or date of birth), height (they will
take your measurements at the auditions, so
try to get as close to your actual height as possible), weight (or dress
size) and contact information in smaller font right under your name.
- Include your performance information and your experience no matter
how small you feel your role was.
- Be honest in what you include in your resume.
- Make your resume easy to read, concise and neat
- Stick to what is relevant and recent.
- Make sure the info you are putting on your resume is relevant. For example - if you are the 'paint
ball' champion of your youth group - don't put that in with your theater experience - as it does not
apply at all to anything in Annie or to the performing arts. (Leave it off your resume or add it as a
hobby/skill at the bottom of your resume)
- Use only ONE page for your resume
- Type up your resume on one of the following;
* directly onto the back of the headshot
* onto a separate sheet of resume paper to clip to your headshot,
* onto paper with a sticky back to seal to the back of your headshot
-Type your full name at the top of the resume. Type your age( or date of birth), height (they will
take your measurements at the auditions, so
try to get as close to your actual height as possible), weight (or dress
size) and contact information in smaller font right under your name.
- Include your performance information and your experience no matter
how small you feel your role was.
- Be honest in what you include in your resume.
- Make your resume easy to read, concise and neat
- Stick to what is relevant and recent.
- Make sure the info you are putting on your resume is relevant. For example - if you are the 'paint
ball' champion of your youth group - don't put that in with your theater experience - as it does not
apply at all to anything in Annie or to the performing arts. (Leave it off your resume or add it as a
hobby/skill at the bottom of your resume)
- Use only ONE page for your resume
- Type up your resume on one of the following;
* directly onto the back of the headshot
* onto a separate sheet of resume paper to clip to your headshot,
* onto paper with a sticky back to seal to the back of your headshot
-Start looking for the studio on the morning of auditions
-Try to find accommodations on the day before or day of the auditions
- Stay at a Hampton Inn or Hilton in NYC (in other cities
they are fine I am sure. We pulled the NYC inspection records). They are very dirty and
recurrently failed the mold control tests ...Mold at the very least -affects your voice. Also
surveys have shown the NYC Hampton on 51st and 8th to have the highest Health
Inspection violations (due to lice, bed-bugs and chiggers etc ) in the rooms.
(so unless you come prepared with bottles of Nix, mildew remover and a mask...we
recommend staying away from these few hotels.)
-Try to find accommodations on the day before or day of the auditions
- Stay at a Hampton Inn or Hilton in NYC (in other cities
they are fine I am sure. We pulled the NYC inspection records). They are very dirty and
recurrently failed the mold control tests ...Mold at the very least -affects your voice. Also
surveys have shown the NYC Hampton on 51st and 8th to have the highest Health
Inspection violations (due to lice, bed-bugs and chiggers etc ) in the rooms.
(so unless you come prepared with bottles of Nix, mildew remover and a mask...we
recommend staying away from these few hotels.)
Once inside the building, you go up in the
elevator, enter the studio, pass the lobby-like
room and enter the hall on your right. Line up
immediately, once in the room to sign in, fill
out a quick form (a good tip is to bring a
handful of your own pens, so you don't have
to wait for one to become available).
Nex,t line up to have your height measured.
The ASC member usually writes down the
measured height somewhere on your resume.
Then along with your chaperone, find a spot
out of the way and sit down on the chair or
floor until your name (usually called by where
you were in line) or age group is called. Listen
carefully as you don't want to miss hearing
your name as the room can be noisy
elevator, enter the studio, pass the lobby-like
room and enter the hall on your right. Line up
immediately, once in the room to sign in, fill
out a quick form (a good tip is to bring a
handful of your own pens, so you don't have
to wait for one to become available).
Nex,t line up to have your height measured.
The ASC member usually writes down the
measured height somewhere on your resume.
Then along with your chaperone, find a spot
out of the way and sit down on the chair or
floor until your name (usually called by where
you were in line) or age group is called. Listen
carefully as you don't want to miss hearing
your name as the room can be noisy
- Bring along small siblings (especially toddlers). unless you have no other alternative. You
could be waiting in a small room for a long, long time. Little ones will get bored waiting.
Toddlers usually hate to be restrained or confined. Allowing them to crawl or toddle around
the small crowded room is dangerous. You will stay in the room to collect your auditioning
child. If you do not have any other alternative make sure that you bring several toys books
snacks for them so that you can keep them entertained. Our friends bring a sitter to auditions
to push their baby in the stroller out-doors.
- Don't walk the halls, peek in the rooms looking for your daughter. Once her name has been
called she is in safe competent hands. It can be normal for her not to return for a while. An
ASC member will make sure your daughter is delivered back to you, safe and sound in the
room.
- Don't leave the room and go shopping. You do not know when your daughter will be back
and the team does not have time to look for you.
- Don't speak when a member if the Committee is speaking. You may miss some important info.
, annoy the person sitting next to you and appear rude to the team.
- Follow the team members around with questions,
aka, being a "mosquito mom" -
The ASC will address what is important and necessary and will give you time to ask
questions.
You will be separated out into groups many different times. Don't try guessing which group is which, (for example - which group is the group that is staying in and which is the group
that will be asked to leave), cause that will drive you crazy. Concentrate on yourself instead and on doing the best job that you can.
that will be asked to leave), cause that will drive you crazy. Concentrate on yourself instead and on doing the best job that you can.
Girls are divided into groups. You are first asked to sing "tomorrow" in a big group. Then in a smaller group. Finally Tomorrow is broken up into segments and each person sings approx 6 words of
the of the song the next person would take over with the next few words and so on.
You will be sent back to the waiting room several times throughout the day or the next two days. In the waiting
room an ASC member will have a set of headshots in hand. The names of the girls needed to stay for each
round consecutively, are called out individually.
Those not called are asked to leave.
If your name is called ..... do NOT jump around in excitement, whoop, holler, clap, hi-five each other etc. It's OK
to be excited but do so quietly and professionally - smile, squeeze your mom's, dad's (or chaperone's) hand etc.
Be aware that there are people around you who's name did not get called and who may be feeling sad.
Watching you doing the 'Happy Dance' is not at all helpful or professional. It is unkind and something the ASC
team who (remember, IS subtly watching you at all times) does not appreciate this kind of behaviour at all .
Another thing to think about is.... just because you have been asked to stay for a round, does not necessarily
mean anything. You never know what Mr. Charnin, NETworks, and the team is looking for, or what their plans
are.
room an ASC member will have a set of headshots in hand. The names of the girls needed to stay for each
round consecutively, are called out individually.
Those not called are asked to leave.
If your name is called ..... do NOT jump around in excitement, whoop, holler, clap, hi-five each other etc. It's OK
to be excited but do so quietly and professionally - smile, squeeze your mom's, dad's (or chaperone's) hand etc.
Be aware that there are people around you who's name did not get called and who may be feeling sad.
Watching you doing the 'Happy Dance' is not at all helpful or professional. It is unkind and something the ASC
team who (remember, IS subtly watching you at all times) does not appreciate this kind of behaviour at all .
Another thing to think about is.... just because you have been asked to stay for a round, does not necessarily
mean anything. You never know what Mr. Charnin, NETworks, and the team is looking for, or what their plans
are.
You will be taught a few steps by the dance coach/ choreographer. More than likely this will be Antoinette or maybe Liza. Liza is the official choreographer and a really awesome lady.
Antoinette is really cool. She is an amazing dancer teacher, actor, and singer, and was with us on both seasons of the tour as coach and the orphan swing. She is an adult but is so teeny
she looks like a kid. PAY ATTENTION TO HER (or whoever else may be teaching you the steps.) The dance steps are usually from "Smile" and are very simple, only if you PAY ATTENTION.
Stand where you can see her. Memorize which leg goes where. She will show you, the steps slowly about 2 -3 times and then bring it up to tempo once or twice. After that you will be
separated into groups and each group individually will be asked to perform it for her to the music. Get that dance down girls. If you goof around while she is teaching it, you will not get
another chance to learn the steps. Remember that in an audition, as opposed to a dance class, the choreographer is not going to keep on showing you the steps over and over. Not only
are your dancing skills being evaluated but so is your energy, your ability to focus and pay attention and ability to pick up the steps quickly.
Mr Charnin or another member of the team may do something like take away your shoes from you.
You will be asked to come and get them back from him. Don't get upset or confused. What they are looking for there is your ability to act.
Approach boldly, put on an 'orphan mad face' and ask for your shoes
He may say something similar to "No! I'm keeping them."
Get closer, with an even madder orphan face and become a more demanding . Show how tough you are by using your voice, facial expressions, and body language..... -Make a fist (no
beating up anyone or anything like that (lol)). or put your hands on your hips. Clench your teeth/frown and insistently demand "Give them to me right NOW, I MEAN IT".
"Tessie" hopefuls should act whiny instead of angry. "Oh my goodness, oh my goodness he's taken my shoes and I won't be able to walk to my hotel all night, Oh my goodness, oh my
goodness"
Remember these are just our suggestions. It is up to you to do your own ad-libbing and acting.
He may say something similar to "No! I'm keeping them."
Get closer, with an even madder orphan face and become a more demanding . Show how tough you are by using your voice, facial expressions, and body language..... -Make a fist (no
beating up anyone or anything like that (lol)). or put your hands on your hips. Clench your teeth/frown and insistently demand "Give them to me right NOW, I MEAN IT".
"Tessie" hopefuls should act whiny instead of angry. "Oh my goodness, oh my goodness he's taken my shoes and I won't be able to walk to my hotel all night, Oh my goodness, oh my
goodness"
Remember these are just our suggestions. It is up to you to do your own ad-libbing and acting.
-Use correct diction. Even though you are trying out for the part of an
orphan, read audibly, clearly, and finish your words
-Use your voice to accurately convey the part you are reading
(intonation)
-Read through your lines quickly before hand.
-Always try looking a few lines ahead and memorize a few words (so
that you can occasionally, raise your head from the script and talk)
-Keep your head buried in the script
-Jump up and start acting
-Mumble your lines
-Spend time trying to read a long or difficult word, just
do your best and keep going
-Lose your place in the script
-Miss your"q"
The role of Molly calls for someone with acrobatic skills. All that is required at the auditions is a basic cartwheel. Practice your cartwheels, straight legs, straight line. DO NOT try to
impress Mr. Charnin or any other committee members with anything more than is asked for. No back handspring, layout , triple vaults etc. Be sure to do only what is asked of you.
impress Mr. Charnin or any other committee members with anything more than is asked for. No back handspring, layout , triple vaults etc. Be sure to do only what is asked of you.
AGAIN PLEASE REMEMBER THAT THESE TIPS SHARED ARE FROM AMANDA'S AND SAM,S EXPERIENCE ONLY. WE WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW THAT WE HOW TRULY GRATEFUL WE ARE TO EVERYONE WHO HAS SUPPORTED US OVER THE LAST FEW YEARS. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR KIND WORDS REGARDING THE GIRLS AND THE FAMILY. THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR STORIES AND EXPERIENCES WITH US. ALL OF YOUR SENTIMENTS AND GOOD WISHES HAVE MEANT EVERYTHING TO US. YOU HAVE BEEN A CONSTANT SOURCE OF INSPIRATION TO US, AND WE THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS TO EVERYONE AUDITIONING NEXT SATURDAY/SUNDAY -.ENJOY THIS MOMENT. REALLY HAVE FUN, BECAUSE IT IS AN ENRICHING EXPERIENCE. MAY GOD BLESS EVERY WONDERFUL PARENT WHO IS GOING TO THIS AUDITION WITH THEIR DAUGHTER/S. WE WISH YOUR TALENTED AND BEAUTIFUL LITTLE GIRLS THE VERY BEST OF LUCK AND DREAMS COME TRUE YOU WILL ALL BE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND IN OUR PRAYERS. BEST WISHES FROM The Balon's |
- Arrange where you are going to stay beforehand (the closer to Chelsea Studio's the
better)
-Make sure you check with the manager of the hotel that they can accomodate you for a
second night if you are asked to come back on Sunday for the call backs. Also make sure
beforehand that they will not raise the price on you for that 2nd night.
- If you have friends auditioning - Share a hotel room to save money
- Know where the studio is and how long it takes to get there.
- If you are going to be driving into
the city
(WeI do not recommend this)
Find out where you can park your
car and how much it will cost you,
beforehand
-Practice the song "tomorrow". It is pretty high
-Sing it like a regular kid, no vibrato, falsetto or Beyonce-like
runs (remember you are auditioning for "Annie" not for
American Idol)
- Although the dance changes from year to year, watching different clips (from the official Annie site
(annieontour.com) or Amanda's Youtube or regular site) will give you some idea of what to expect.
Although different variations of the smile dance has been used in the past this year will include a
different choreography. It may still be worth looking at some of the clips from past Annie shows. Do
not memorize these dances however as they are not exactly the same anymore. Just watch them to
give you some idea.
-Sing it like a regular kid, no vibrato, falsetto or Beyonce-like
runs (remember you are auditioning for "Annie" not for
American Idol)
- Although the dance changes from year to year, watching different clips (from the official Annie site
(annieontour.com) or Amanda's Youtube or regular site) will give you some idea of what to expect.
Although different variations of the smile dance has been used in the past this year will include a
different choreography. It may still be worth looking at some of the clips from past Annie shows. Do
not memorize these dances however as they are not exactly the same anymore. Just watch them to
give you some idea.
-Pad your resume
- Leave out roles you have played because you feel they were minor roles.
- Make your resume too busy. Do not need to document
every single thing you have done since birth, trying to
squeeze it all in, using the smallest font. You don't want
to overwhelm the director or any other ASC member.
- Use more than one page for a resume.
- Place pictures on the resume (although some people do)
(the only thing the ASC looks at is your headshot)
- Hand write your resume
-Use plain printer paper. Resume paper gives a much more
professional, serious-about -the-job, impression.
- Have stains (grease spots) fingerprints, spilled juice etc
on the resume
- Decorate the resume. Understandably being an artist, this is
tempting. However just this once, suppress your creative
urges and stick to the professional basic format required for
a performing arts resume
- Leave out roles you have played because you feel they were minor roles.
- Make your resume too busy. Do not need to document
every single thing you have done since birth, trying to
squeeze it all in, using the smallest font. You don't want
to overwhelm the director or any other ASC member.
- Use more than one page for a resume.
- Place pictures on the resume (although some people do)
(the only thing the ASC looks at is your headshot)
- Hand write your resume
-Use plain printer paper. Resume paper gives a much more
professional, serious-about -the-job, impression.
- Have stains (grease spots) fingerprints, spilled juice etc
on the resume
- Decorate the resume. Understandably being an artist, this is
tempting. However just this once, suppress your creative
urges and stick to the professional basic format required for
a performing arts resume
One of the most important things to remember is to be respectful to the ASC members, to pay attention to them at all times and listen to them. They really have a tough and exhausting
job. They commit to a very intense two days with little time for breaks. They may have from 200 to 600 ( maybe more) 6-14 year olds kids to organize,explain action plans to, focus on, keep
safe, talk to, answer questions and instruct. They keep the line moving in a controlled, fashion, and contribute to the difficult task of deciding who to cast. Don't goof off and talk while
the team member is talking. Listen, pay attention, be energetic (but not over-excitable), friendly, and do what the coordinator asks of you. Don't practice your singing or your
choreography in the waiting area unless you are instructed to do so.
Do not bring friends to the audition with you (unless they are auditioning, too of course). Think of this as a kind of a business interview. You would not bring the BFF's along with you
into a business interview. Secondly having friends around, reduces your concentration. Also the room is way too small to accommodate more people than is necessary. Clinging to your
friends can make you appear "needy". You want to present yourself as a girl who is serious about this job, who is focused, confident and independent. So simply keep your "fav five"
safely stored in your cell & text them with the good news or have them text you with words of support (NEVER during your time with the ASC of course). This is also your time to get to
know and to get along with the other girls who are auditioning.
Remember, 1st impressions are huge, Your behavior at an audition can make you or break you. . No one wants to cast someone who is disrespectful, who doesn't pay attention, goofs
off and spends most of the time on the phone
into a business interview. Secondly having friends around, reduces your concentration. Also the room is way too small to accommodate more people than is necessary. Clinging to your
friends can make you appear "needy". You want to present yourself as a girl who is serious about this job, who is focused, confident and independent. So simply keep your "fav five"
safely stored in your cell & text them with the good news or have them text you with words of support (NEVER during your time with the ASC of course). This is also your time to get to
know and to get along with the other girls who are auditioning.
Remember, 1st impressions are huge, Your behavior at an audition can make you or break you. . No one wants to cast someone who is disrespectful, who doesn't pay attention, goofs
off and spends most of the time on the phone
- Bring a home-made headshot
- Use a headshot that was taken more than 14 months ago.
- Bring more than two different poses with you to the audition. Having too many pics can make you
look disorganized and indecisive.
- Bring in all the volumes of your family albums/vacation/ school pics/new-born baby pics etc. There
is no doubt that you look adorable. However these are more "send to grandma pics", Not audition
pics.
- Spend a whole bunch of money on headshots. For this audition You need one natural,
non-touched up headshot - thats it. (Of course if you want to use this shoot to get composite
cards, portfolios or glamoured up headshots (for other occasions or auditions) that is fine. Just
make sure doing so does not delay the time it takes to get back the headshot you need for this
audition.)
- Apply any make-up before the shoot. You are a little girl trying out for the role of an orphan
- Cover special little things about you (for example freckles, gaps
between teeth, dimples etc) Don't have them covered or digitally removed from your picture if you
have them. (Remember You never know what type of look Mr Charnin, NETworks and the team is
looking for. It just may be someone with freckles, a tooth gap, a dimple.)
( Of course, if you have something temporary like a big ol' zit/mosquito bite/ etc. its fine to cover
that with some skin colored
foundation, or if you have dry lips its okay to apply some skin colored chapstick or natural gloss)
- Use any pageant-like fake stuff in your headshot. This includes- eyelashes, teeth (flippers), wigs,
glitter, glasses, hair dye. Again, you are here for the role of an orphan, not to become the next
"Miss America"
- Don't cut your hair or go "stylin' it for the Annie headshot. Just brush it and smile for the camera
- Think - ORPHAN.
- Wear flashy, jewelry. Remember.... the only orphan who has jewelry is Annie. She has her locket,
but even that it is old and broken.
- Use a headshot that was taken more than 14 months ago.
- Bring more than two different poses with you to the audition. Having too many pics can make you
look disorganized and indecisive.
- Bring in all the volumes of your family albums/vacation/ school pics/new-born baby pics etc. There
is no doubt that you look adorable. However these are more "send to grandma pics", Not audition
pics.
- Spend a whole bunch of money on headshots. For this audition You need one natural,
non-touched up headshot - thats it. (Of course if you want to use this shoot to get composite
cards, portfolios or glamoured up headshots (for other occasions or auditions) that is fine. Just
make sure doing so does not delay the time it takes to get back the headshot you need for this
audition.)
- Apply any make-up before the shoot. You are a little girl trying out for the role of an orphan
- Cover special little things about you (for example freckles, gaps
between teeth, dimples etc) Don't have them covered or digitally removed from your picture if you
have them. (Remember You never know what type of look Mr Charnin, NETworks and the team is
looking for. It just may be someone with freckles, a tooth gap, a dimple.)
( Of course, if you have something temporary like a big ol' zit/mosquito bite/ etc. its fine to cover
that with some skin colored
foundation, or if you have dry lips its okay to apply some skin colored chapstick or natural gloss)
- Use any pageant-like fake stuff in your headshot. This includes- eyelashes, teeth (flippers), wigs,
glitter, glasses, hair dye. Again, you are here for the role of an orphan, not to become the next
"Miss America"
- Don't cut your hair or go "stylin' it for the Annie headshot. Just brush it and smile for the camera
- Think - ORPHAN.
- Wear flashy, jewelry. Remember.... the only orphan who has jewelry is Annie. She has her locket,
but even that it is old and broken.
- Get a professional color headshot taken
- Make sure that it is a recent headshot and resembles
how you look now.
- A headshot is a photo taken just above the shoulders. The background should be
very plain (black or white backgrounds are the best) and not take away from the
picture of you. There should only be one person in the picture. If you want to use
props, such as a hairbows, flowers etc, again do not let them be "loud" or hugely
obvious as they will take away from the picture of you.
- Have your first and last name somewhere on the headshot (preferably typed up
in the front, above or below your picture)
-- Smile in the picture
- Make sure that it is a recent headshot and resembles
how you look now.
- A headshot is a photo taken just above the shoulders. The background should be
very plain (black or white backgrounds are the best) and not take away from the
picture of you. There should only be one person in the picture. If you want to use
props, such as a hairbows, flowers etc, again do not let them be "loud" or hugely
obvious as they will take away from the picture of you.
- Have your first and last name somewhere on the headshot (preferably typed up
in the front, above or below your picture)
-- Smile in the picture
Dear friends, Annie fans and fellow performers,
Thank you for all your requests to post some helpful auditioning tips. We are happy to share any tips and suggestions,but please remember
these are taken from Samantha and Amanda's auditioning experiences, only. Everybody's experience is different and past auditioners
may agree with what we share or they may emphatically disagree with our pointers. Every audition is different. We are not trying to create
the "Annie audition Bible" or listing" Rules to Abide by". Please know that we are not experts and we do not have any "inside scoop"
that we can share. We are not advisors of NETworks or The Annie Company or any auditioning company or agency. We have no
knowledge of the type of looks, skills or talent that Mr Charnin and the rest of the Annie Selection Committee (ASC) will be looking for at
this audition.
Thank you for all your requests to post some helpful auditioning tips. We are happy to share any tips and suggestions,but please remember
these are taken from Samantha and Amanda's auditioning experiences, only. Everybody's experience is different and past auditioners
may agree with what we share or they may emphatically disagree with our pointers. Every audition is different. We are not trying to create
the "Annie audition Bible" or listing" Rules to Abide by". Please know that we are not experts and we do not have any "inside scoop"
that we can share. We are not advisors of NETworks or The Annie Company or any auditioning company or agency. We have no
knowledge of the type of looks, skills or talent that Mr Charnin and the rest of the Annie Selection Committee (ASC) will be looking for at
this audition.
ASC = Annie Selection Committee
....ever,ever, ever, ever....ever-Practice the song
"Tomorrow" using any moves especially NOT the
hand-across-belly-move when singing the chorus
of the song.
If you are not sure what we mean.... hover your
mouse over Amanda. Do you see what she does?
That is the example of what not to do at the
auditions...unless Mr Charnin specifically asks
you to do so.
It is 99.9 % more probable that he will want you to
stand still when singing this song at the audition
(no body movements at all)
You could even be penalized for doing the moves
at the audition.
"Tomorrow" using any moves especially NOT the
hand-across-belly-move when singing the chorus
of the song.
If you are not sure what we mean.... hover your
mouse over Amanda. Do you see what she does?
That is the example of what not to do at the
auditions...unless Mr Charnin specifically asks
you to do so.
It is 99.9 % more probable that he will want you to
stand still when singing this song at the audition
(no body movements at all)
You could even be penalized for doing the moves
at the audition.
- Wear the Annie dress and wig
- Dye your hair red
- Be Late
- Wear make-up
-Push in line
-Brag, whine, complain, act sleepy or cranky.
-Whisper about other kids, say anything
negative or mean about anyone or to anyone
- Laugh at, or make fun of any other performer.
- Dye your hair red
- Be Late
- Wear make-up
-Push in line
-Brag, whine, complain, act sleepy or cranky.
-Whisper about other kids, say anything
negative or mean about anyone or to anyone
- Laugh at, or make fun of any other performer.
| P.S Whenever you see my cuz the grey mouse near a picture, go ahead and hover your mouse across the picture to see it change.. (Not all pictures are linked) |
| THE LINE |
| Click the player below to practice the song "Tomorrow" |
If your name is not called, its OK (normal) to be upset, even cry. especially understandable if
you have made it through many rounds. Some girls may come up to hug you. Don't brush them
off. Be grateful and thankful for their support and again its OK to feel the feelings. Don't bawl
in uncontrollable hysteria of course, but its OK to let the tears out. Be professional, however,
pack up your stuff, wish your friends and anyone you met "good luck" and leave the room with
your chaperone. If you pass a team member on the way out, be sure to thank them for their time
and for helping you; let them know that you had fun or any other positive comments you may
have about your day. Remember it is your professionalism, politeness, appreciation, and
manners that will get you remembered
Don't make any negative comments out loud or under your breath on your way out. Don't stomp
out or run out crying dramatically. You never know.....you may have already impressed the team
and it would be too bad to spoil it at this point by adopting a bad attitude. Again remember that
just because you have not been asked to stay, does not necessarily mean anything. You never
know what Mr Charnin, NETworks and the team is looking for, or what their plans are. Don't
ever burn your bridges.
you have made it through many rounds. Some girls may come up to hug you. Don't brush them
off. Be grateful and thankful for their support and again its OK to feel the feelings. Don't bawl
in uncontrollable hysteria of course, but its OK to let the tears out. Be professional, however,
pack up your stuff, wish your friends and anyone you met "good luck" and leave the room with
your chaperone. If you pass a team member on the way out, be sure to thank them for their time
and for helping you; let them know that you had fun or any other positive comments you may
have about your day. Remember it is your professionalism, politeness, appreciation, and
manners that will get you remembered
Don't make any negative comments out loud or under your breath on your way out. Don't stomp
out or run out crying dramatically. You never know.....you may have already impressed the team
and it would be too bad to spoil it at this point by adopting a bad attitude. Again remember that
just because you have not been asked to stay, does not necessarily mean anything. You never
know what Mr Charnin, NETworks and the team is looking for, or what their plans are. Don't
ever burn your bridges.
- Bring some bottled water with you for yourself and your child. (We were
allowed to bring in some energy food - granola, nuts etc.) The room can fill
up very quickly and can get warm. You do not want to keep getting up and
walking around in search of a drinking fountain. I cannot remember if there
is one there anyway.
- Bring a book, laptop,?? xmas cards etc. Something with you. Once your
daughter is called it may be a while of waiting before you see her again
- Bring a camera. This will be a memorable experience.
- While waiting it is OK to talk quietly to those around you, except when an
ASC member is speaking. Meet and mingle with other parents. If you are there, you
automatically have something in common. Show-biz parents may also have a wealth of
helpful information about the industry. And you never know, the parent you meet may be the
one you will be spending a year with on tour
allowed to bring in some energy food - granola, nuts etc.) The room can fill
up very quickly and can get warm. You do not want to keep getting up and
walking around in search of a drinking fountain. I cannot remember if there
is one there anyway.
- Bring a book, laptop,?? xmas cards etc. Something with you. Once your
daughter is called it may be a while of waiting before you see her again
- Bring a camera. This will be a memorable experience.
- While waiting it is OK to talk quietly to those around you, except when an
ASC member is speaking. Meet and mingle with other parents. If you are there, you
automatically have something in common. Show-biz parents may also have a wealth of
helpful information about the industry. And you never know, the parent you meet may be the
one you will be spending a year with on tour
"Before anything else, being prepared is the secret of success"
Henry Ford
- Eat a healthy breakfast, fruit, cereal, yogurt, juice
-Come dressed like a regular kid; hair should be neat and clothes clean.
- Wear something comfortable that you can move easily in - for example - dance
pants/ leotard with shorts and a dance T-shirt/ leggings or stretch pants with a shirt
bring jazz shoes if you have some. If you do not own a pair it is no big deal . Just
wear some comfortable non-slip, lace ups, or sneakers. Some girls prefer to dance in
socks without shoes.
-Bring a hair tie with you if you have long hair or the kind of hair that covers your
face. Tie up your hair during the dance portion or whenever you feel it distracts you.
- Be nice and friendly to the other kids in line....smile, catch their eye, and introduce
yourself. This not only helps take off some of the pressure while waiting, but you may
end up making several lifelong friends.
Arrive approximately 1-2 hrs before sign-in time (depending on
where you want to be in line.)
- Go to the rest room before joining the line
-Bring one or two small portable deck chairs if you have them.
The line usually moves at a steady pace, but it still may be
long wait
- Bring an umbrella or two
- Bring some bottled water/flasked coffee/tea/snack stuff
- Bring something to do while in line (some auditioners get to know each other, some
practice their dance or song, others have theri sp's, ds's etc., others read....whatever
you want to do, it can be a long wait) .....but it is definitely worth it.
Remember...no matter what happens...
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This is just info and tips from Amanda and Samantha's experience. It is information that
would have been helpful to them at their first audition.. Our hope is just to help you with
some insight and direction and examples of what to expect. Maybe we will be able to make
the journey a little easier for some of you. If you are looking for specific, official rules, please
contact NETworks or another appropriately authorized facility . Please just take from this
what you feel may be helpful to you. Research, read, ask for input from other sources and
then sort out what is relevant to you and your child and then just go out there and have fun
would have been helpful to them at their first audition.. Our hope is just to help you with
some insight and direction and examples of what to expect. Maybe we will be able to make
the journey a little easier for some of you. If you are looking for specific, official rules, please
contact NETworks or another appropriately authorized facility . Please just take from this
what you feel may be helpful to you. Research, read, ask for input from other sources and
then sort out what is relevant to you and your child and then just go out there and have fun
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Amanda Balon and Mikey
