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How to Prepare an Audition for a Soap Opera

February 10th, 2009

There are a few things about auditioning for a Soap that are different than other types of dramatic auditions.  First of all, it is very important to know the material till it’s almost memorized.  Never read without a script, but always know your words exactly, and know the scene well.  In Daytime, there are no more cue cards or teleprompters as a rule, and you will be asked to learn an enormous amount of material per day if you are hired.  The producers and casting directors need to see that you are up for the job.  They need to see in your audition that you can get sides or the scene material and absorb the character and intent of the scene quickly and effectively.  They need to see more than anything else that you can digest lots of material with confidence. Read the rest of this entry »

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