Rent- Evaluation of Rent Audition- 18/9/15

Evaluation of Rent Audition- 18/9/15

I feel my audition for Rent was successful as I got casted as the character I hoped to play. I feel my singing was successful because I had prepared and practiced before the audition and worked hard to work on the song to make sure I could sing it at the best of my ability. I worked on my range and lowered the key of the song so I could best perform it. I also tried to express the emotion of the character (Roger) though my singing audition as the song (One Song Glory). The song he is singing about how he wants to write one amazing song before he dies of Aids and reminisces about his dead love. I tried to show this sadness and express the feeling of loss. My knowledge of the character I felt was also a success as I answered questions that were asked easily as I have watched the play and thought extensively about the character.

I feel the part of my audition that was less successful was my nerves. It being my first audition I defiantly felt some pressure which may have detracted slightly from my audition. I did keep my nerves under control but it may have meant I didn't give it 'my all'.

My preparation and research defiantly aided me. My singing and song learning preparation defiantly helped my performance in the audition and my preparation of watching Rent and researching the play helped with answering of questions which I think helped me get the role I wanted.

This experience will help me in future auditions and interviews as it has given me a confidence boost as well as experience of auditions and what to expect. I feel I would have less nerves in a future interview or audition because of this experience.