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Audition Speeches

A few simple Do's and Don't's of auditioning:

Do: ...select a speech by a character who is close to your own age

Do: ...read the whole play from which the speech has been taken

Do: ...wear neutral clothing (no T-shirts with slogans or splashy graphics ) that allows freedom of movement

Don't: ...go over the stated time limit. (3 min. usually means 3 min.)

Don't:...direct your speech to the auditioner if you are doing a stage audition

The speeches below are suitable for younger actors (ages 18-28)