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03-20-2008, 07:36 PM
| | Banned | | Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: The stage | | | Audtion attire
I've been taking more auditions in the States and have felt really out of place with what I wear. In my country, auditioners are supposed to wear tails but I get funny looks when I take auditions in the US. I've seen a lot of casual dress so I'm very confused. I'm trying to decide which is acceptable, my tails or my favorite denim shorts and tank top? 
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03-20-2008, 08:50 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Boston, MA | | | I usually wear all black. As I understand it, as long as you look presentable, I'm sure you will be fine. At least in the states. |
03-20-2008, 11:24 PM
| | Banned | | Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canada | | Isn't it such a hassle to get your tails washed? I wore a one of those paper tuxes to my UGPDBS audition. After getting it all sweaty, I just threw it away.  |
03-21-2008, 01:45 PM
| | Banned | | Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: The stage | | | Wearing all black reminds me of an entierro. Do you think wearing a bright yellow silk shirt is acceptable? |
03-21-2008, 02:51 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Minnesota | | | You can wear pretty much anything you want, in my experience. |
03-22-2008, 10:10 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Beltsville, MD | | | as long as you don't look like a slob. i think shirt+tie is always good, and a suit if you want. tails is too much for US auditions in my opinion
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03-22-2008, 11:14 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ventura, CA | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Filhup Hollydae  I'm trying to decide which is acceptable, my tails or my favorite denim shorts and tank top? | Tails before 6:00? A black morning coat with striped grey trousers would be more appropriate. 
Seriously, in the US, formal is not necessary, but if you ever get out from behind the screen you should present yourself neatly and professionally. Chances are you are going to be hanging around for hours so you'll want to be comfortable too.
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03-26-2008, 04:05 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Laimgrube bei Wien/Malaga | | | Achtung "arschloch" bogen benutzer: g-saite nicht vergessen!!! |
03-26-2008, 05:49 PM
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I always thought that a "wife beater " and bowling shoes were appropriate. |
03-26-2008, 06:24 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boca Raton, Florida | | | a smoking jacket an a cheap cigar..
Seriously, wear what you would to a job interview
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03-28-2008, 09:55 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Boston, MA | | | My latest audition technique has been wearing a full wetsuit. It may not be typical, but the material has less resistance under my right armpit, providing for a much freer bow arm. I think that the audition is all about how you sound, not the way you present yourself. Just walk in with a cigar sticking out of your mouth, wearing nothing but a speedo; if you have a huge sound, warm tone, impeccable rhythm, and a clean articulation, you should get the gig. In the words of Piatagorsky, "if you nail it, flail it." |
04-01-2008, 12:26 AM
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