Learning to Audition is in many ways a subtle art. There are as many different audition styles as there are projects to audition for. That is why an actor must really research and know the show or project he is trying out for.
Television is always changing. The auditioning actor needs to know as many details of the project they’re reading for as are available. Sources for that information are online, in print, in the form of the breakdown and the script, and in person, by way of asking questions of your agent or the casting assistant. Know as much as you can before you get to the audition.Television shows can be comedies, dramas, reality shows (which by the way DO hire actors sometimes to play various characters within their loosely scripted episodes), made for tv or cable movies, daytime dramas (which are slightly different in style from a night time hour long drama) and sometimes even infomercials or comedy skit specials that need professional spokespeople or specialty actors. Know your medium. Watch TV. Learn about the different styles and types of acting you will be called upon to deliver. Your personal acting style must reflect a knowledge and understanding of each type of project to show the casting office that you are a thinking and capable actor.